Description

A chilling and bestselling novel about a writer’s terrifying pseudonym that takes on a deadly life of its own.

For thirteen years, George Stark dominated the crime fiction scene with his brutal and violent stories. But now, his creator, once-respected author Thad Beaumont, has decided to put him to rest. A national magazine exposes George as nothing more than a pseudonym, prompting Thad to stage a mock burial—tombstone and all—marking the end of the name that brought him fame.

On the surface, it seems like Thad can finally focus on writing under his real name. But something about leaving George behind doesn’t sit right. Soon, his unease turns into terror. The nightmares are relentless, dark, and escalating. Worse still, those connected to George Stark’s unmasking are being murdered in brutal, inexplicable ways. The most horrifying part? The evidence at every crime scene points directly to Thad.

Thad Beaumont thought George Stark was finished. He thought he had silenced him for good. But George isn’t done speaking yet—and the story is far from over.