The God in the Hills 2: Abhorrent Flesh: Abh

Sheriff Jim Stafford serves an eldritch entity known as the Hill Devil in Jon Steffens’s second volume of horror fiction. Steffens qualifies as a writer of supernatural tales rooted in rural American folklore. This narrative follows Stafford after one year of service, during which he participates in acts of extreme brutality that would disturb even experienced detectives. The story unfolds during the summer tourist season in Hotspur, Arkansas, where strange events escalate rapidly. Residents discover that threats beyond their known devil lurk in the darkness. The book draws on Ozark rural legends and eldritch horror traditions. It focuses on the psychological and physical toll of serving a monstrous entity. Steffens structures the plot around the tension between local myth and encroaching supernatural reality. The narrative appeals to readers who enjoy dark, visceral horror set in isolated communities. Those seeking lighthearted tales or urban crime procedurals may find this work too intense. The story does not offer redemption but rather deepens the mystery of the Hill Devil. Steffens presents a grim vision where rural legends manifest as tangible threats. The setting of Hotspur becomes a character in itself, reflecting the decay beneath its tourist facade. Readers interested in cosmic horror and regional gothic fiction will find this volume compelling. It continues the story from the first book without requiring prior knowledge for basic comprehension. The prose remains focused on the escalating dread faced by Stafford and his town.