Sleep Tight: A Novel By J. H. Markert

In Sleep Tight, a chilling horror thriller by a master of the genre, the legacy of a notorious serial killer resurfaces with deadly consequences. The story begins in the rural town of Twisted Tree, where the enigmatic and monstrous Father Silence once preyed on the vulnerable while hiding behind a clerical façade. When authorities finally uncovered his gruesome "House of Horrors," they found nineteen victims and one lone survivor—a boy who was subsequently confined to a psychiatric hospital.

Two decades later, Father Silence's execution seems to end the nightmare, but the next morning, the detective who arrested him is found dead. The new killer, who calls himself the Outcast, claims responsibility and seems to be continuing Father Silence’s gruesome legacy.

Tess Claibourne, the detective’s daughter and a seasoned investigator haunted by her own past, is devastated by her father’s murder and the reawakening of their old adversary. The situation takes a dire turn when Tess’s own daughter is kidnapped by the Outcast. Faced with her deepest fears and a baffling investigation, Tess returns to Twisted Tree to confront the sole survivor from the original case.

In her quest for answers, Tess delves into the fractured mind of the survivor, hoping to uncover clues that will lead to her daughter's safe return. Sleep Tight weaves a dark and twisted narrative with suspenseful prose, reminiscent of classic horror. It's a gripping tale of trauma, survival, and the relentless pursuit of justice, sure to captivate fans of Catriona Ward and Stephen King.