A Mask of Flies BY Matthew Lyons

In Matthew Lyons' gripping crime horror novel, A Mask of Flies, the past claws its way into the present with terrifying consequences. After a disastrous bank heist, seasoned criminal Anne Heller is forced to retreat to her family’s remote cabin in Colorado’s San Luis Valley—the site of her mother’s mysterious death. Accompanying her are Jessup, her injured partner, and Dutch, a police officer she has taken hostage.

As they wait for assistance, Anne uncovers disturbing relics from her mother’s past, prompting her to unravel dark secrets from her childhood. The situation deteriorates when Jessup vanishes, only to reappear dead. The team buries him, but that night, a grotesque entity—something mimicking Jessup’s appearance—begins to haunt the cabin, driven by an insatiable hunger.

With mounting terror and a sense of betrayal, Anne must confront the flesh-and-blood manifestations of her hidden demons while navigating the treacherous dynamics of her unwelcome guests. A Mask of Flies weaves a tale of relentless suspense and dark family secrets, delivering an "addictive thrill ride" (Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW) that will leave readers on edge.

This chilling novel, free from Digital Rights Management Software (DRM), promises a riveting exploration of fear, guilt, and the horrors that can emerge from confronting the past.