FIRST COME THE THORNS

FIRST COME THE THORNS
Ed Harley already suffered the loss of his wife. Now, having begun the daunting task of raising his son by himself, he faces a new and more terrible burden. When Ed's son falls victim to tragedy, and when the boy's very soul falls under a dark and looming threat, Ed must allow a father's love to transform into rage in order to save them both. The title story from FIRST COME THE THORNS offers a terrible glimpse at the true cost of love.

Includes, for the first time in paperback, Christopher Knight's horrifying novella - THE THING THAT SHOULD NOT BE - as well as sixteen other stories, ranging from the thrilling to the comedic to the downright terrifying.

Previously only available in electronic editions, discover the following slices of horror and mayhem, inspiration and wit:

First Come the Thorns
The Wolf
The Scarecrow's Cross
Genesis Revisited
Benjamin Cobb and the Masked Men
The Woman for Youngstown
The Reflecting God
In the Dust and Darkness
Dawn
Sarah
Timmy
Brandon
The Squirrel
Eden Falls
Against Such Light
Father

Take cautious steps. Tread carefully - and at your own risk. Or reach out your hand, offer your trust . . . there is an invitation here, and someone to guide you. The journey is just beginning . . . but . . .

FIRST COME THE THORNS. 

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