Sleep Tight: A Novel By J. H. Markert

In Sleep Tight, a pulse-pounding horror thriller by the masterful author praised as a "clear heir to Stephen King" by Peter Farris, a chilling legacy of terror resurfaces, threatening a small town and its inhabitants. The story begins in the rural town of Twisted Tree, once plagued by the sadistic serial killer Father Silence. Disguised as a priest, Father Silence preyed on the vulnerable, leaving behind nineteen victims before his capture. The sole survivor, a traumatized boy now confined to a hospital for the criminally insane, becomes a crucial part of the unfolding terror.

Nearly twenty years later, Father Silence is executed, but his legacy is far from over. The detective who apprehended him is found dead, and a new killer emerges, claiming to be the Outcast. This new murderer appears to be reviving the horrors of Father Silence, targeting those connected to the original case.

Tess Claibourne, the detective’s daughter and a seasoned investigator herself, is plunged into a nightmare when the Outcast kidnaps her own daughter. Driven by desperation and haunted by past traumas, Tess returns to Twisted Tree to confront the boy who survived Father Silence’s reign of terror. She hopes to uncover buried secrets in his fractured mind that might lead to her daughter’s rescue.

Sleep Tight weaves a dark and twisting narrative, filled with suspense and old-school horror vibes. It’s a gripping tale of fear, memory, and the relentless pursuit of justice, perfect for fans of Catriona Ward and classic horror thrillers. 📚❤️