Where the Wicked Lurk

Joseph Mulak returns with Where the Wicked Lurk, a ghost story that examines the fragility of domestic safety. The narrative follows Marty and Audrey Pearson as they relocate to Bidderton, Ontario, seeking peace in an idyllic neighborhood. They soon discover their new home is linked to brutal murders committed by its former resident. What begins as a search for tranquility turns into a nightmare as a malevolent entity takes residence within the walls. The plot focuses on the disintegration of the Pearson marriage and Marty’s descent into the basement, where he becomes trapped with the hostile spirit. This work draws on the tradition of haunted house fiction to explore psychological terror rather than physical action. Mulak, known for Ashes to Ashes and Devil Music, crafts a tale that questions sanity through isolation and dread. The book suits readers who enjoy slow-burn supernatural horror and character-driven fear. It may not appeal to those seeking fast-paced action or clear resolutions to supernatural mysteries. The story relies on the tension between the couple’s failing relationship and the encroaching evil. Mulak uses the setting of a single home to amplify the sense of entrapment. The narrative does not offer escape from the psychological weight of the past crimes. Readers will find themselves questioning what is real as Marty faces his tormentor alone in the dark.