Title: The Devil Within
Author: T.R. Slauf
Genre: Horror
Release Date: February 1, 2024
In 1886, widowed psychiatrist Dr. Wilhelm Grey, Questions his sanity as mysterious events plague his hospital. A new patient tempts his mortal soul, while a maniac mocks his pain. When his eldest daughter is mutilated, he searches for answers, allowing his vengeance to feed his wrath.
He reaches his breaking point when a patient dies in a freak accident, and a maniac set loose on the grounds.
Has he gone mad as his patients, or is something more sinister afoot?
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MY REVIEW - 4 1/2 stars
This was my first time reading a book by T.R. Slauf. I've always enjoyed horror stories about demons and ghosts, particularly haunted houses and asylums, so this book was right up my alley.
I had to admit, it took me a good chapter or two before I reached the "I can't put this down" stage of the book, but I did finish the same day I started reading it. I took off half a star because of the head hopping issues that presented a few spots, but otherwise, I really enjoyed the story.
Humans are interesting creatures, and this book definitely puts a big spotlight on that fact. The "good" doctor was worse than his patients, particularly because all the pain and harm he caused was meant to help his patients. The demonic being was the most honest of them all -- well, and Mary. I really loved her character. Despite all she suffered, she remained strong to the very end.
Dr. Grey might have been a bad guy but he wasn't the bad guy in this story. The fact he couldn't see his own flaws and dark desires made me want to reach into the pages and punch him, but his lack of self-awareness is partly what drives the story. He's a distasteful character, and got what he deserved.
The Devil Within is a twisted horror tale that will stay with you... Don't think you're finished once the book ends. No, you'll only be left wondering what happens next because this one doesn't stop with a hard "the end". It's left to your imagination what becomes of the characters once the story is over.
If you're a fan of House on Haunted Hill, then you're going to love The Devil Within.
DISCLAIMER: I received a free copy from a book tour company and am voluntarily leaving a review. The review above is only my opinion.
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