Bøker av David Longhorn

The Tavern of Terror welcomes you back for more... An ancient grudge leads to bloodshed, when crime and the paranormal cross paths. A pair of siblings attend a church service they'll never forget, led by a priest who is not what he seems. And a couple's trip into the countryside ends in horror, when they discover a blood-curdling secret at the local pie shop. Welcome to Hannigan's, the tavern of a thousand screams. We specialize in a delightful blend of cocktails and nightmares, fine spirits, and exquisite screams. But we don't need to tell you how delicious the taste of fear can be. After all, you're a regular. Perhaps it's the perfectly chilled touch of skeletal fingers that sends shivers down your spine. Or the frantic beating of a terrified heart. Or maybe the hungry howl of wolves, echoing outside our doors. We know you are hooked. That craving, that all-consuming desire to be frightened, needs to be quenched. The good news is, we've got your next shot of terror waiting for you...

Death comes in many flavors... A childhood tragedy unleashes an even greater evil, when a group of friends reunite for homecoming. Sinister dolls terrorize an elderly woman's young caregiver. And an abandoned building holds a spine-tingling secret and a prisoner with a strange tale to tell... Welcome to Hannigan's, the tavern of a thousand screams. Here in this shadowy local haunt, every cocktail is a unique blend of fear, death, and darkness. There's no end to the diabolical delights that stock our shelves. So pick your poison and take your chances. Because at Hannigan's, when we say last call, we really mean it. And there's just enough time left for one last scream...

It's Happy Horror Hour at your favorite local haunt... A WWI U-Boat attack strands a group of sailors on a mysterious landmass teeming with deadly scavengers. Quitting smoking turns out to be hazardous for your health, when a nicotine addict tries to break a shaman's spell. And an FBI agent hot on the trail of a serial killer finds a string of terrifying clues, all leading to what he fears the most... Welcome to Happy Horror Hour, where every nightmare is twice as terrifying, and every scare gives you two screams for the price of one. So grab a seat, enjoy a drink or two. And don't mind the stranger next to you at the bar. Their skin may look a bit pale, and their eyes hold a devilish gleam, but the crowd at Hannigan's always welcomes fresh blood. And we're sure everyone is just dying to meet you...

Welcome to Hannigan's. We hope you enjoy the fright... A mysterious package reveals a deadly secret lurking in a couple's new home. Feline fury is unleashed with deadly consequences when a burglary goes wrong. And detectives come face to face with the supernatural, when their suspect reveals his power to summon a demon... It's last call at Hannigan's, a cozy little tavern with a sinister past. Locals whisper tales of ghosts and ghouls around a roaring fire. And you never know just who-or what-will stop by for a drink. A skeletal hand reaches across the bar to pour another pint. A drunken patron flashes you a toothy grin from the shadows. Rotting bandages dangle from the chair next to you, as the fetid stench of death fills the air. Prepare to have your senses tested and your sanity questioned as you immerse yourself in the twisted tales that haunt the patrons of Hannigan's. Enter if you dare, for the night is long. And the terror, everlasting.

Join us for a tasting of the finest flavors of fear... A writer's work retreat ends in horror when he discovers the locals have a diabolical end in store for him. Bad reviews lead to bloodshed when a local theater production unleashes a sinister spirit. And a PI's investigation leads him straight to a cozy little pub, with a reputation for terror... Welcome to Tavern of Terror, the tavern of a thousand screams. Our bartenders are masters of the macabre. Our waitresses will send shivers down your spine. And our menu offers a tantalizing assortment of dark dreams and nightmares. Take a sip. We promise you've never tasted fear like this. And we offer a guarantee. If you don't end the night screaming in terror, the next round is on us...

A new flavor of fear awaits... A desperate man's desire to improve his lot leads to terrifying consequences, when an experiment goes horribly wrong. Nightmares come to life when a man finds himself relentlessly pursued by a monster from his dreams. And ghost seer Craig Ellison starts a ghost tour in town, only to find his guests dropping dead from fright... Welcome to Hannigan's, the tavern of a thousand screams. Prepare to have your senses tested and your sanity pushed to its limits as you immerse yourself in the twisted tales that haunt its patrons. Enter if you dare, for the night at Hannigan's is long, and the terror within is endless. Only the bravest souls will survive the chilling journey that lies ahead. Because around here, every drink comes with a tale of terror or two. Each story will drag you deeper into the abyss of dread, leaving you breathless and trembling. And everyone knows your darkest fears.

Come in for a diabolical cocktail of thrills and chills... Paranoia and bloodshed are unleashed, when a couple's dream home slowly turns into a nightmare. An uprooted tree reveals a sinister surprise of death and darkness. And a prohibition-era ghost reveals more about the mysterious owner of everyone's favorite pub... Welcome to Hannigan's, a cozy tavern just down the road, where the patrons have a taste for the macabre. Come for the drinks. Stay for the tales of terror. As you sip your cocktail, a chill runs down your spine. A shadowy figure stares at you from across the bar. The laughter around you fades to a muted whisper. The figure raises an arm and extends a bony hand to point a finger... at you! Glancing down, you see ice crystals form on your skin. The frost crawls up your arm, engulfs your neck. You try to scream, but it's too late... The sun has set, and the room goes dark. Death has claimed you. And it's last call at Hannigan's for the night...

A young woman's night-time escapade goes eerily wrong. A man is forced to relive the horrible accident that tore his family apart over and over again. An underground thrill through ancient catacombs proves disastrously horrific. A young boy is haunted by the scarecrow in the fields behind his home. And a woman is revisited by the ghost of a psychotic killer in the most dreadful of ways. Scare Street brings you some of the best short horror stories by authors Ron Ripley, David Longhorn, Eric Whittle, Sara Clancy and A. I. Nasser, all in one book. Together, these stories promise more than just a shiver down the spine and a fear of the dark, but the soft caress of terror that comes with the unknown and the unexpected. Join us through the pages of the best of what Scare Street has to offer, and be sure to bring a night light along with you. You definitely don't want to be left alone in the dark!

Welcome to horror happy hour... Two greedy brothers receive a chilling surprise when they try to take advantage of a homeless man. Something in the backyard wrecks vengeance when burglars break into a family's secluded home. And poker night takes a different turn when one of the players fall victim to murder... Have a seat, warm yourself by the fire, and enjoy a drink at Hannigan's, the tavern of a thousand tales. This sinister collection presents twelve brand new bone-chilling tales, each one guaranteed to send a shiver down your spine. But why stop with just one? When the sun goes down, the Hannigan's happy hour begins. Two screams for the price of one. Or is it three? Maybe four? For this ghoulish crowd, the thirst for fear is never-ending. And when it comes to shrieks of terror on this cold winter night, well, you know what they say. The more, the merrier...

A terror from beyond lurks within a shadowy English town... Reporter Denny Purcell is on the run. After exposing the existence of monsters known as Interlopers, she has earned the wrath of their queen, Casandra. Implanted with an alien parasite in her spine, Denny has managed to fight the queen's telepathic control for now. The sluglike symbiont grants her psychic abilities, but each day, she fears she may lose her mind and become Casandra's slave. When Denny travels to the Northern English town of Fordham, she uncovers massive Interloper activity in the area. But she is not the only one hunting the sinister invaders. A clandestine government agency known as the Task Force contacts her with shocking new intelligence: Cassandra herself is lurking in the shadows of the nearby Interloper nest. Using her new abilities, Denny and the Task Force stage an assault on the terrifying monsters' headquarters, hoping to end the nightmare once and for all. But Denny has a secret objective, one she has kept hidden from her new allies. And she's willing to strike a deal with Cassandra to make it happen. As human and alien blood alike is spilled, Denny must decide. How far is she willing to go to reclaim her humanity?

Have your fill of pure terror on the rocks... Tragedy strikes twice when an enraged father discovers his son's death was caused by bullying and sets out for bloody revenge. An adventurer seeking the true meaning of fear learns to be careful with what he wishes for. And a web of mystery leads a group of neighborhood children to investigate and carry the secret of their discovery well into adulthood... Pull up a chair at Hannigan's, the tavern of a thousand screams. Order a drink, as you enjoy the twelve magnificently macabre tales of terror in this bone-chilling new collection. You lick your lips as another tale begins. Slamming your glass on the counter, you decide to get another. It's addicting-this smooth, warm beverage. You peer at the crimson liquid inside... Blood. Then you wake up, relieved it was all a dream. Or was it? You notice you're not on your bed, your clothes and skin bloodstained, the previous night a blur. You entered the Tavern of Terror a human. But left as a creature of the night. And there's no way back...

The nightmare is not over, and a new terror has been unleashed... A year after the Hobbs Lane Incident, Denny Purcell and her friend Frankie Dupont try to get their lives and careers back on track. But when they come face to face with a shocking ordeal, they realize a new nightmare is about to begin... This collection holds the last three spine-chilling books in David Longhorn's best-selling Nightmare Series: Nightmare Resurrection (Book 4): Denny is offered a new job, but she and Frankie soon discover they are trapped in a deadly conspiracy. After being subjected to a horrifying ordeal, Denny finds out she might only have two options: death... or a slow and painful transformation into an alien creature. Nightmare Spawn (Book 5): Denny teams up with a clandestine government agency known as the Task Force to stop the Interlopers once and for all. But Denny's humanity is at stake and she's willing to strike a deal with Cassandra to reclaim it. How far is she willing to go to make it happen? Nightmare Rising (Book 6): The Interlopers launch an all-out attack and panic tears the city apart. As Denny battles the Interlopers, she discovers that the Task Force has been infiltrated by Nomads-beings bent on manipulating both humans and Interlopers for their own gain. Caught between two sinister forces, Denny is forced to fight for humanity and her life...but is she already too late?