Borne of the Deep
The Salem Hawley Series, Book 2
by Michael Patrick Hicks
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Pub Date Apr 07 2020 | Archive Date Mar 09 2020
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Description
Emancipated during the American Revolution, Salem Hawley is a free man—until he finds himself indebted to a doctor for treatment for injuries incurred during the New York Doctors’ Riot. Recruited to recover the stolen grimoire, Al Azif, Salem embarks on a journey north, to Arkham, Massachusetts.
Plagued by rain and the incursion of strange, otherworldly creatures, the seaside town of Arkham has become a dark and dangerous place. Unable to trust the locals, Hawley is forced to rely on only his wits to track down the thief. He must also contend with Louise LeMarché, an outcast and suspected witch who is searching for the missing tome, as well.
Time is against Hawley. Something ancient and evil is rising from the depths of the Atlantic, and if Al Azif is not recovered quickly, it could spell doom to Arkham… and all of humanity.
Borne of the Deep, the second book in the Salem Hawley series, is a novella of Lovecraftian cosmic horror and continues the story that began in The Resurrectionists.
A Note From the Publisher
This novella contains graphic content and is recommended for regular readers of horror.
Advance Praise
“Edward Lee meets Victor LaValle for an extreme cosmic horror tale.” - Scott Kemper, host of Staring Into The Abyss: A Podcast
“Borne of the Deep is a bacchanal of myth, sex and gore doled out in equal measure. Hicks paints an unsettling picture—a dark and pitiless world of rot and monstrosities—into which he thrusts his steadfast hero. Infused with rich Lovecraftian imagery, imaginative horrors, and a wicked sense of humor, this entry in the Salem Hawley series grabs the reader by the throat and bites down hard.” - Chris Sorensen, author of The Messy Man Series
"The second installment in the Salem Hawley series picks up right where the first left off and moves at breakneck speed. Hicks deeper dive into the Lovecraftian mythos, and the addition of bad-ass heroine Louise LeMarche, ratchets this twisted, gruesome tale up to an unfathomable level and promises one hell of a finale in book three. I can’t wait!" - Jeremy Hepler, Bram Stoker-Nominated author of Cricket Hunters
“Michael Patrick Hicks delivers a stunning follow up to The Resurrectionists with Borne of the Deep, a well-deserved update on Lovecraftian lore. Gruesome, repulsive, page-turning goodness! I loved it!” - Steve Stred, author of Ritual
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781947570146 |
| PRICE | $2.99 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
Valerie D, Reviewer
With great pleasure and excitement I was thrilled to be back with Salem Hawley in the second installment of Hick’s The Salem Hawley Series! Hawley is a free man, emancipated during the American Revolution. He finds himself indebted to a doctor for treatment he received for injuries suffered during the NY Doctors Riot. He has been tasked with the recovery of a stolen grimoire, Al Azif. He travels to Arkham, Massachusetts which has become a dark and dangerous place! While tracking the thief he runs into another person on the stolen grimoire’s trail, an outcast and suspected witch.
This one starts off right out of the gates with Harley’s nightmares of a mysterious pyramid, snow and tentacles coiling around him! Once he arrives in Arkham, he finds hell on earth. It culminates during a night Hawley was “shattered by the sights no human mind could reasonably tolerate or observe without fracturing.” I couldn’t put this down and didn’t want it to end! I will be waiting patiently for the third book!
Anita S, Librarian
This book starts off quite ominously and perilously for the protagonist, Salem. He is disturbed by visions of a mysterious pyramid. For those who read the first book and thought they wanted more Lovecraftian vibes, they're in luck because this sequel contains that type of material in spades. The writing is strong, the characters memorable, and overall i enjoyed it.
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