
Curse of the Reaper
by Brian McAuley
Title:
Curse of the Reaper
Author:
Brian McAuley
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
336 pages
Publisher:
Skyhorse Publishing
ISBN-13:
9781945863912
EAN:
9781945863912
Publication Date:
18/12/2025
Classifications:
Thriller and Suspense
Weight (g):
522
Dimensions (mm):
228 x 152 x 25
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Description
Scream meets The Shining in this page-turning horror tale about an aging actor haunted by the slasher movie villain he brought to life.Decades after playing the titular killer in the 80s horror franchise Night of the Reaper, Howard Browning has been reduced to signing autographs for his dwindling fanbase at genre conventions. When the studio announces a series reboot, the aging thespian is crushed to learn he’s being replaced in the iconic role by heartthrob Trevor Mane, a former sitcom child-star who’s fresh out of rehab. Trevor is determined to stay sober and revamp his image while Howard refuses to let go of the character he created, setting the stage for a cross-generational clash over the soul of a monster. But as Howard fights to reclaim his legacy, the sinister alter ego consumes his unraveling mind, pushing him to the brink of violence. Is the method actor succumbing to madness or has the devilish Reaper taken on a life of its own?In his razor-sharp debut novel, film and television writer Brian McAuley melds wicked suspense with dark humor and heart. Curse of the Reaper is a tightly plotted thriller that walks the tightrope between the psychological and the supernatural, while characters struggling with addiction and identity bring to light the harrowing cost of Hollywood fame.












