“Every so often, a writer reads a tale that they wish they had written themselves. That’s how I felt with A Scream in the Dark, Book One in Daemon Manx’s The Ojanox series. Exciting, genuinely nostalgic, and scarier than hell! I can’t wait to get my hands on Book Two!” –Ronald Kelly, Author of Fear, The Essential Sick Stuff, and Southern-Fried & Horrified

"The Ojanox harkens back to the horror boom of the '70s and '80s, in a very good way. Manx has a knack for creating characters you'll love (or hate) and putting them through the wringer. His dialogue is sharp and storytelling gripping and fast paced. Now that I'm hooked, I need to read the rest!" – Duncan Ralston, Author of Woom and Ghostland

"In The Ojanox, Daemon Manx creates a community and cast of characters you feel like you know personally, like you’ve known them all your life. And when you lose one of those characters, you’ve lost one of your own. Manx makes you care and makes you hurt. The Ojanox is a masterclass on characterization." ~ Patrick C. Harrison III, Author of 100% Match and Grandpappy

“Written with beautifully descriptive scenes, The Ojanox places you directly into the quaint, small town of Garrett Grove during the Halloween season where everything is pleasant…until it isn’t. An ancient, dark entity is accidently excavated and escapes into the world with chilling results. The Ojanox is a fresh, original, plot-driven page turner that I couldn’t put down. I highly recommend it and am looking forward to Part Two of this excellent series.” – Jeani Rector, Editor of The Horror Zine

“Daemon Manx has wrapped up a delicious candy treat that you won’t be able to resist gobbling down, razor blades and all. Scream in the Dark will put you in the Halloween spirit no matter what time of year you read it. You’ll be holding out your plastic jack-o-lanterns for more!” — Jeff Strand, author of TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY SCREENING.

“The Ojanox is a perfect first book in what is sure to be a stunning series. Small-town nostalgic perfection, this coming of age story is unlike any I’ve read before. Manx weaves his tale of terror through dynamic characters, brilliant dialogue, and a mounting dread that carries the reader from page to page, racing to the climatic end. The Ojanox is one to own, and Manx has proven himself one to watch.” –Candace Nola, author of Desperate Wishes 

“Written with beautifully descriptive scenes, The Ojanox places you directly into the quaint, small town of Garrett Grove during the Halloween season where everything is pleasant…until it isn’t. An ancient, dark entity is accidently excavated and escapes into the world with chilling results. The Ojanox is a fresh, original, plot-driven page turner that I couldn’t put down. I highly recommend it and am looking forward to Part Two of this excellent series.” – Jeani Rector, Editor of The Horror Zine

“In Garrett Grove, the time for evil has arrived, and in Scream in the Dark, Manx serves up scares like Halloween candy—the good kind, too…full-sized, nostalgic, and satisfying to the end.”—Gaby Triana, author of Moon Child; editor of Literally Dead: Tales of Halloween Hauntings

“Daemon Manx has proven in a short time, he is the real deal. The Ojanox: Scream in the Dark is the first in a series of four, where he showcases his skills at character development and world building. And he doesn’t mess around. This is a must-read series, and one of the best books I’ve read this year.” –Mike Ennenbach, author of Cuckoo

Please note that this ARC is not a stand-alone title, it is Book 1 in a 4-Book series. 

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