Gregory Stillingsworth is an internationally acclaimed, bestselling horror novelist. On vacation in India with his wife, Jamie, he finds himself drawn to an antique doll and the exorbitant price can't keep him away from purchasing the antique. Once at home, they place the doll on the shelf and the couple forget about it. Months later, Gregory comes to realize that he has become possessed by Christie, a pernicious tool of Satan living inside the doll. The battle for Gregory's soul and sanity results in numerous casualties including his loving wife. Is the baby she carries Gregory's or the offspring of a monster? While God and the fallen angel, Lucifer play chess, the war between the angels of light and darkness rushes towards a climax. What is real? Who can be trusted? When is the end truly the end?
"The Possession" by A.K. Kuykendall is the best horror story, and by extension, the best horror author I have ever read — hands down. Yes, that includes a long list of horror masters including Poe, Stoker, Koontz, Laymon, and the King.
I realize that's a huge assertion, but will prove defensible as I am not the first, nor will I be the last, to make that claim. This is not a run-of-the-mill, cut and slash smorgasbord of supernatural or physical violence. It is not merely the tale of a war between the religious characters God and Satan acted upon the pawns, Gregory and Jamie. No, "The Possession" is book one in a finely tuned, intricately plotted trilogy that encompasses the psychology of a mind possessed, the ages old stories of God and Satan, and the impacts both have on the lives of everyday humans. Kuykendall is a master storyteller. His writing style, unique perspectives, and belief defying imagination are superbly tuned to carry out what may be his chosen second career or perhaps fated?
"The Possession" details the humanity and the individual ordeals of characters trying to make sense of the bizarre actions surrounding an otherwise well respected, internationally acclaimed author, and loving husband. It describes the effects of superstition and religion on the psychological evolution of humanity while, in the tradition of great horror stories, makes you want to turn on the lights, lock the doors and windows, and huddle in a corner with a weapon and a crucifix (even if you're not religious). "The Possession" follows a short story I read and reviewed about the horrors and sexual abuse of young boys behind the doors of the Catholic Church ("The Confessional"). The combination of the two provided all I needed to put A.K. Kuykendall at the top of my favorite author list.
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