The Trouble With Faith and Other Stories

Name: The Trouble With Faith and Other Stories
Price: 21.00 USD
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ISBN: 9781738121267

✍️ Marcus Hawke

Reader Score

4.4

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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

Marcus Hawke explores faith as a dangerous weapon in this horror collection.

This book follows Mason Cole and the Militia Dei from The Miracle Sin as they hunt Novak, a vampire who stole everything from Mason. Faith acts as both a tool and a weapon, forcing characters to do unthinkable things. The stories explore dark secrets and real-world horrors mixed with supernatural threats. Hawke uses these elements to question if belief is worth the cost. The collection does not avoid the psychological weight of such power. It presents faith as a frightening force that keeps Mason in limbo. Readers interested in the intersection of belief and violence will appreciate this approach.

Key Themes

faith as weapon Militia Dei pursuit Novak the vampire

Literary Context

This 2025 release from Hawke Haus Books sits within contemporary American horror fiction. It draws on gothic traditions of supernatural conflict and moral ambiguity. The work continues the narrative established in The Miracle Sin, appealing to fans of character-driven dark fantasy.

Difficulty

●●● Challenging

Recommended For Fans Of

Clive Barker · Poppy Z. Brite · Anne Rice · Thomas Ligotti

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Vampires

🏛 Hawke Haus Books 📅 2025 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781738121267

📝 Description: The Trouble With Faith and Other Stories

Marcus Hawke releases The Trouble With Faith and Other Stories via his Hawke Haus Books label. This anthology picks up after The Miracle Sin, tracking Mason Cole and the Militia Dei as they chase Novak, a vampire who stripped Mason of all he held dear. Faith operates as both instrument and arm for these figures. It blinds them to truth even as it reveals it. Mason dreads his own convictions more than any undead or spirit he faces. He doubts if his ability justifies the chaos it brings. The plot weaves through hidden truths and monstrous entities in a grounded setting. Hawke employs gothic horror conventions to investigate how conviction molds selfhood. These tales weigh the price of endurance against the burden of strength. Fans of intricate character portraits within scary environments will likely enjoy this. Those wanting light fun or straightforward chases might find it too grim. The text offers no clear solutions for ethics or forgiveness. It ends with Mason unsure of his role in a world requiring loss.

💎 Our verdict on The Trouble With Faith and Other Stories

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Horror Reads editorial team

Horror desk

Hawke presents faith as both instrument and arm, blinding characters even as it reveals truth. The anthology tracks Mason Cole and the Militia Dei hunting Novak, a vampire who stripped Mason of his past. This approach questions if belief is worth the cost, weighing the price of endurance against the burden of strength. The text avoids straightforward chases, opting instead for grim examinations of dark secrets and monstrous entities. It suits readers who appreciate psychological horror over action. The work offers no easy answers, ending with uncertainty about one's role in a world requiring loss. It is a heavy, thoughtful entry in the vampire subgenre.

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📖 Why choose it

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers interested in the complex relationship between belief and violence will find this collection rewarding. Marcus Hawke explores faith as a frightening force that keeps characters in limbo, forcing them to do unthinkable things. The book does not offer clear solutions for ethics or forgiveness, making it unsuitable for those seeking light fun. However, fans of intricate character portraits within scary environments will appreciate the psychological weight of the power depicted. It is ideal for those who enjoy gothic conventions and want to investigate how conviction molds selfhood in a grounded setting.

⭐ Reader reviews

The starting rating comes from the team Horror Reads —

Reader rating

4.4

Based on 1 reviews

Horror Reads editorial team

Hawke presents faith as both instrument and arm, blinding characters even as it reveals truth. The anthology tracks Mason Cole and the Militia Dei hunting Novak, a vampire who stripped Mason of his past. This approach questions if belief is worth the cost, weighing the price of endurance against the burden of strength. The text avoids straightforward chases, opting instead for grim examinations of dark secrets and monstrous entities. It suits readers who appreciate psychological horror over action. The work offers no easy answers, ending with uncertainty about one's role in a world requiring loss. It is a heavy, thoughtful entry in the vampire subgenre.