A. H. Gilbert

2019 Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award Finalist Creeley County, Colorado, once peaceful, now knows brutal violence. Emerson Crandall, burdened by his father's heinous past, returns to face the sins that stain his family's legacy. However, a string of grisly murders terrorizes the town. The dark shadows hide an insatiable killer who is leaving a trail of blood. Instead of reclaiming his freedom, Emerson finds himself ensnared in a web of suspicion. Little does Emerson know, his daughter is the sole witness to these abhorrent crimes. She's a survivor, but the murderer is watching, waiting for his opportunity to silence the one person who can identify him. In a desperate race against time, Emerson must navigate the deadly path of a twisted killer, outsmart law enforcement, and confront his worst fears. Can he unveil the identity of the deranged psychopath terrorizing Creeley County or will the killer claim another victim?

2017 Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Finalist Murder begets revenge, but who-or what-will deliver justice? When he arrives at his new job, Emerson enters a world teetering on the edge of the unknown, surrounded by unexplained occurrences and vengeful specters. As a new project manager of construction at the site of a Colorado casino resort, Emerson realizes he has plunged into a perilous place where he starts to question his senses. The site seems otherworldly as his terrifying experiences include eerie apparitions and chilling poltergeists. Survival is imperative in this enigmatic, occult realm, not just for himself but for his daughter. Evil whispers of a curse hang in the air, and an alluring but forbidden woman threatens to disrupt his plans. Amidst the relentless drive of the developer and his dangerous family, Emerson grapples with mystery. A haunted past and vengeful spirits intertwine, further shrouding the Crandall Resort in fear and uncertainty. In this heart-pounding thriller, dark forces converge, and unforgivable acts demand retribution. The malevolent specter of vengeance from beyond the grave heightens the fear and dread that permeate the air. Emerson, a reluctant hero, battles the unknown in a confrontation with the terrors of the afterlife. With the resort's grand opening looming just weeks away, Emerson is forced to face his fears. Escape seems impossible. Will he uncover the truth and reverse the course of destiny, or will he become the next victim, lost to the annals of this terrifying tale? Prepare to embark on a spine-chilling odyssey