🩸 Horror Fiction

The Game Evil Plays: Becoming One

✍️ R L Stover
Reader Score
4.4
(1 review)
$13.50
In stock — ready to ship Ships in 1–2 business days
📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A sequel following Rob and Bandit against a returning supernatural threat.

The narrative centers on Rob and his companion Bandit as they face a renewed evil presence. Seven years have passed since their last major conflict with Dale Plush. During this interval, Rob has improved his telepathic skills. The pair experiences a period of normalcy that is shattered by the return of darkness. This event triggers a relentless pursuit where the protagonists must track their enemy. The story emphasizes the strength of their bond and their collective determination. Stover uses this setup to examine how past victories influence current struggles. The plot moves toward an inevitable clash with the antagonist. The focus remains tightly on the psychological and physical challenges faced by the main characters. There are no new major settings or secondary plots introduced. The resolution depends entirely on the history between Rob, Bandit, and their foe.

Key Themes
telepathy friendship supernatural battle
Literary Context

Published in 2016 by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, this work fits into the contemporary self-published horror genre. It appeals to American readers familiar with Stover’s previous Dale Plush series. The book continues a specific narrative arc rather than standing alone.

Difficulty
●● Medium
Recommended For Fans Of
Dean Koontz · Stephen King · Clive Barker
🩸
Horror Fiction
🏛 Createspace Independent Publishing Platform 📅 2016 📖 284 pages 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781534948587

📝 Description: The Game Evil Plays: Becoming One

R L Stover returns with a sequel that continues the narrative established in his previous work. The story picks up seven years after the conclusion of the conflict involving Dale Plush. Rob has spent this time refining his telepathic abilities while his connection with Bandit deepens. Their routine life appears stable until malevolent forces reenter their world. This intrusion initiates a dangerous cat and mouse pursuit characterized by severe consequences. The duo must work constantly to locate their adversary. The plot builds toward another confrontation with darkness that demands their full attention. Stover draws on the tradition of supernatural fiction to explore themes of loyalty and resilience. The narrative structure focuses on the escalating tension between the protagonists and the returning threat. This book suits readers who enjoy character-driven horror stories centered on friendship and survival. It may not appeal to those seeking standalone adventures or complex political intrigue. The text relies on the established dynamic between Rob and Bandit rather than introducing new major figures. Stover’s background in crafting intense supernatural scenarios informs the pacing and tone of this installment.

💎 Our verdict on The Game Evil Plays: Becoming One

“
🩸
Horror Reads editorial team
Horror desk
Stover delivers a tightly focused narrative that prioritizes the escalating tension between Rob and Bandit against their ancient foe. The story excels in exploring themes of loyalty and resilience through a relentless pursuit, avoiding unnecessary subplots to maintain intensity. While it may disappoint readers seeking standalone adventures or new major settings, it succeeds as a compelling continuation for existing fans. The pacing reflects Stover’s expertise in crafting intense supernatural scenarios, ensuring the clash with darkness feels inevitable and high-stakes. This installment is best suited for those who appreciate psychological horror rooted in established character dynamics.
✓ EDITOR'S REVIEW

📖 Why choose it

📖

Why this book is worth reading

Readers who enjoy character-driven horror centered on the resilience of friendship will find this sequel rewarding. It is ideal for those invested in the ongoing saga of Rob and Bandit, offering a deep dive into their psychological and physical struggles against a returning malevolent force. The book appeals to fans of supernatural fiction who value the evolution of telepathic abilities and the tension of a relentless cat-and-mouse pursuit. It provides satisfaction through the examination of how past victories influence current battles, focusing on loyalty and survival rather than complex political intrigue or standalone adventures.

⭐ Reader reviews

The starting rating comes from the team Horror Reads —

Reader rating

4.4
Based on 1 reviews
5
0
4
1
3
0
2
0
1
0
H
Horror Reads editorial team

Stover delivers a tightly focused narrative that prioritizes the escalating tension between Rob and Bandit against their ancient foe. The story excels in exploring themes of loyalty and resilience through a relentless pursuit, avoiding unnecessary subplots to maintain intensity. While it may disappoint readers seeking standalone adventures or new major settings, it succeeds as a compelling continuation for existing fans. The pacing reflects Stover’s expertise in crafting intense supernatural scenarios, ensuring the clash with darkness feels inevitable and high-stakes. This installment is best suited for those who appreciate psychological horror rooted in established character dynamics.

📖 From the series “The Game Evil Plays”

The Game Evil Plays
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
R L Stover
The Game Evil Plays
$11.50
78
Read →

✍️ More books by this author R L Stover

The Game Evil Plays
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
R L Stover
The Game Evil Plays
$11.50
78
Read →

🏛 Books from this publisher Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Memento Mori
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Paul Holbrook
Memento Mori
$13.94
78
Read →
Mona Livelong: Paranormal Detective II: The Case of The Powerless Witch
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Quinton Veal
Mona Livelong: Paranormal Detective II: The Case of The Powerless Witch
$12.00
78
Read →
The Manitou
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Jessie Cox
The Manitou
$10.50
78
Read →
The Phantom of the Opera
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Alexander Teixeira De Mattos
The Phantom of the Opera
$17.00
81
Read →
The Trial
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
David Wyllie
The Trial
$10.25
81
Read →
Prey Until Dawn
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Daryn Guarino
Prey Until Dawn
$50.00
78
Read →

You might also like

See more →
The Game Evil Plays ✨ New
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.4
1
R L Stover
The Game Evil Plays
$11.50
78
Read →
Vegan ✨ New
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Erin Lee
Vegan
$13.24
86
Read →
Nemesis: The Death of Timmy Quinn ✨ New
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Kealan Patrick Burke
Nemesis: The Death of Timmy Quinn
$13.24
86
Read →
Kin ✨ New
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Kealan Patrick Burke
Kin
$13.24
86
Read →
The House of Souls ✨ New
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Arthur Machen
The House of Souls
$13.89
86
Read →
Twice Told Tales ✨ New
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Twice Told Tales
$13.10
86
Read →

Have a question about this item?

Ask about the edition, condition, delivery or anything else — we reply by email or phone, usually within a day.

Home Genres
Cart
Wishlist