Ashes of the Crooked Man. The Living Dead Trilogy, #2

Part Two in 'The Living Dead Trilogy' "The gates of hell have been opened, and demons roam free." Gerald Ackerman knew his world was different. The sinister village of Willowbrook sits at the core of Hellmouth, where mundanes are vulnerable cattle for the demons now set loose. As 'Hell on Earth' becomes a terrifying reality, Gerald faces unimaginable horrors. Having vanquished the Crooked Man, or so he thought, Gerald discovers the true killer of his wife and father-someone he least expected.
To survive, he embraces the darkness within, fulfilling the purpose of the curse and becoming the 'Demon Knight Templar'. His friend Nathan, on the verge of death, has his fate preordained by his parents to become a 'Hellhound'. Both will be crucial for the battle ahead. Gerald grapples with the psychological toll of his visions, haunted by the torment of his wife's death. With the help of his best friend Nathan and two supernatural detectives-George Reynolds, a werewolf, and DS Michael Dalton, a Kitsune-they must recover Pandora's box to stand a chance of closing the gates.
But nothing is ever straightforward, and the Templars' puzzles and loopholes complicate their quest. Meanwhile, Ellena remains captive, testing Detective Reynolds' concentration and emotions. The stakes are high as demons possess the undead, using them as vessels to wreak havoc on any mundane who dares to resist. Fortunately, in opening the gates, the evil Knights also activated a demon trap-a fail-safe covering Willowbrook and the five surrounding villages, trapping evil within...
for now. The race is on to uncover the 'Book of the Dead' as the surviving demonic Knights seek to unleash 'Baphomet' and other unimaginable horrors upon the earth. Discover a gripping and unsettling continuation of Gerald Ackerman's tale in an atmosphere thick with dread, where the line between the living and the dead blurs and every shadow hides a sinister secret. Dive into a world where horror lurks at every corner, and the fight for survival is a battle against time and darkness.
Gerald's psychological turmoil is palpable, and the supernatural is haunting. This blend of psychological and supernatural horror, set against a rich, gothic backdrop, promises to intrigue and unsettle you.