The US Review of Books compliments Edmund A. Wise Jr.’s “The Faithful and the Damned: Demon of the Swamped,” calling it “a page-turner as readers try to understand how all the threads in the tale connect.”

The succubus demon princess Atrakithis is released from her bottled prison in “The Faithful and the Damned: Demon of the Swamp,” which tells the story of an ancient prophecy coming true. She forces Jacob Farmouth’s father, William, to mate with her and kills him before placing her progeny in the Hockamock Swamp to empty the area of all life and accumulate enough power to unleash the powers of the Underworld upon the earth.

As a result, the people of Clearmont, Massachusetts, are soon thrown into a nightmare in which children vanish into the marsh, serial killers prowl the night, and fabled beings may hold the key to restoring calm. These supernatural terrors force each of the protagonists to question their religious views, relationships with loved ones, and what is most important to them.

The US Review of Books’ Joyce Jacobo commended Edmund A. Wise Jr.’s book, “The Faithful and the Damned: Demon of the Swamp,” saying that “The divergent narratives throughout the novel add to its surreal tone, with each chapter switching between various perspectives. For example, Jacob and his father’s business partner, Dan Bores, seek revenge on Atrakithis. Meanwhile, the residents of Clearmont—including Officers Osbon and Fidelidad—are just trying to figure out what is threatening their town and fight back against it.”

Here’s an excerpt from the US Review of Books that highlights:

“Among all the insanity, Jonathan Bailey and his son Philip go on a trip to the mystical Avalon to find King Arthur in connection with the prophecy. There is an undeniable cosmic horror aspect to the novel as well. Most of the characters cannot begin to grasp the full picture of their terrifying situation, which adds to the suspense. In short, this story is a page-turner as readers try to understand how all the threads in the tale connect.”