“I have to sound out the words pretty slowly, but it comes eventually.”
Millie pulled up a chair. Macky made them both a drink, and they got comfortable. Mr. Kalabraise continued to snooze away in the corner.
“This place looks better without all the glowing orbs, doesn’t it, Mill?”
“Boy-howdy!” she said.
“Okay, Mill. Let’s have a toast before we get started.”
“Another?”
“Sure. To no more monsters.”
“Perfect,” she said.
They clinked glasses and drank. Macky opened the book and started to read. “Chapter One,” he said, and frowned.
“What?” Millie asked.
“What’s this first word, Mill?”
She looked at the book. She didn’t look amused. “‘The.’ The first one is ‘The,’ Dev.”
“Oh, I see. Yes.” He looked at the book for a while longer. “And the second?”
“See you later, Dev.”
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Series:
The Night of Dagon (The Lovecraft Mysteries Book 1)
Arkham: Reanimated: (The Lovecraft Mysteries Book 2)
The Lurker at the Threshold (The Lovecraft Mysteries Book 3)
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All The Gods Against Me (Divinity Series Book I)
Calliope (Divinity Series Book II)
Worlds Away (Divinity Series Book III)
Divinity Series Box Set
Young Adult Fantasy:
When We Were Dragons
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Comedy/Horror:
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Brandon Berntson studied English and Literature at Utah State University but grew up in various towns throughout Colorado, where most of his stories take place. His work spans from serious, adult horror to playful, young adult fantasy and everything in between. He is the author of Castle Juliet and When We Were Dragons, enchanting, magical reads for all ages. He is also the author of Body of Immorality, a cryptic collection of horror stories, and the raw, adult-themed, All The Gods Against Me.
Brandon is a fan of Stephen King, Clive Barker, Ramsey Campbell, Jonathan Carroll, Anne Rice, Elizabeth Hand, Peter Straub, and classic literature.
He enjoys Colorado sports, Bugs Bunny, Beethoven, Ronnie James Dio, The X-files, and classic horror films. He makes his home in Boulder, Colorado.
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