The Devil Tree

BASED ON TRUE EVENTS....Back in the 1970s, a series of bizarre incidents occurred at what has since been known as "The Devil Tree." Beneath this ancient denizen, evil was wrought by a sick serial killer, calling upon forces most evil and dark. People were hung there ... and bodies buried there ... exhumed by the police. Overcome by superstition, some tried to cut down the tree, to no avail. Since then, it has stood in a remote section of a local park --- left to its own devices --- quiet in its eerie repose -- until now!Best-selling psychological-thriller author Keith Rommel has imagined the whole tale anew. He's brought the tree to life and retold the tale with gory detail only possible in a fiction novel. Action-packed, with spine-tingling detail, this thriller is beyond parallel in the ground it uncovers ... one author's explanation of what may have really been said -- what may have really happened -- under Port St. Lucie's "Devil Tree."

Literature & Fiction

Rommel, Keith

Genre Fiction

Hellbender Books

Book 2 of the Thanatology Series Than a tol o gy-noun The scientific study of death and dying and the practices associated with it, including the study of the needs of the terminally ill and their families. DERIVATIVES thanatological- adjective thanatologist--jist- noun ORIGIN mid 19th cent.: from Greek thanatos 'death' + -logy. Cailean stands beneath a spotlight in a blinding snowstorm. She has no idea where she is or how she got there, but she senses something moving around her in the darkness outside the light. When the ominous presence calling himself Sariel makes himself known, he declares that he is Death Incarnate. Cailean has died, and now she will be forced to face the sins of her past in exchange for twenty-four hours of life to try to right her wrongs. And what she must do in return for this precious time is unthinkable. ." . . an excellent story with the characters, especially Cailean, jumping off the page." Nigel, Booklore.co.uk "Readers, thesinister mood that seeps through this book will keep you turning pages as if you are possessed bya time clock tocomplete the tale . . . or else." Erin, Oh, for the Hook of a Book blog "Rommel's Thanatology series . . . is brilliant, enthralling and unforgettable." Jennifer, fictitiousmusings.com "The Lurking Man is a masterpiece of one woman's judgment day." Felonious Monk, monkspoint.wordpress.com ." . . excellent deeply-drawn characterization; a story well worth reading." Great Minds Think Aloud Literary Community ." . . interesting read and one I could not put down." Bec C., masqueradecrew.blogspot.com ." . . what makes this book so enjoyable to read is its unpredictability." Andrew Moller, HorrorNews.net "This book will certainly get the reader to look inside themselves..." Paul Lappen, Dead Trees Review

The Lurking Man

Sunbury Pr Inc

WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF DEATH FELL IN LOVE WITH YOU?Alister Kunkle believes death is in love with him. A simple smile from friend or stranger is all it takes to encourage death to kill. With his family deceased and a path of destruction behind him, Alister sits inside a mental institution, sworn to silence and separated from the rest of the world, haunted by his inability to escape death's preferential treatment. But when a beautiful psychologist arrives at the institution and starts offering him care, Alister braces himself for more killings. When none follow, he tries to figure out whether he truly is insane or if death has finally come to him in the form of a woman.

The Cursed Man: A Psychological Thriller (Thanatology)

Please note:The first four books in the Thanatology Series can be read in any order. It's recommended the first four books are read before moving on to books five and six as they begin to tie the universe together and reference prior books. .NOW A MOTION PICTURE STREAMING ON AMAZON TV!.PSYCHOLOGICAL SUSPENSE AT ITS BEST.... Cailean stands beneath a spotlight in a blinding snowstorm. She has no idea where she is or how she got there, but she senses something moving around her in the darkness outside the light.When the ominous presence calling himself Sariel makes himself known, he declares that he is Death Incarnate. Cailean has died, and now she will be forced to face the sins of her past in exchange for twenty-four hours of life to try to right her wrongs. And what she must do in return for this precious time is unthinkable.

The Lurking Man: A Psychological Thriller (Thanatology)

Sunbury Press, Inc.

PSYCHOLOGICAL SUSPENSE THAT WILL KEEP YOU GUESSING UNTIL THE LAST PAGE.. Alister Kunkle believes death is in love with him. A simple smile from friend or stranger is all it takes to encourage death to kill. With his family deceased and a path of destruction behind him, Alister sits inside a mental institution, sworn to silence and separated from the rest of the world, haunted by his inability to escape death's preferential treatment. But when a beautiful psychologist arrives at the institution and starts offering him care, Alister braces himself for more killings. When none follow, he tries to figure out whether he truly is insane or if death has finally come to him in the form of a woman.THIS IS A LIMITED EDITION HARDCOVER

The Cursed Man (Thanatology)

"Keith Rommel is the thinking man's horror writer..."THE FIRST 3 NOVELS IN THE THANATOLOGY SERIES CAN BE READ IN ANY ORDER.COMING SOON AS A MOTION PICTURE. 2015 WINNER OF BEST FEATURE SCREENPLAY AT THE ZEDFEST FILM FESTIVAL.Imagine coming face to face with Death...Cailean stands beneath a spotlight in a blinding snowstorm. She has no idea where she is or how she got there, but she senses something moving around her in the darkness outside the light.When the ominous presence calling himself Sariel makes himself known, he declares that he is Death Incarnate. Cailean has died, and now she will be forced to face the sins of her past in exchange for twenty-four hours of life to try to right her wrongs. And what she must do in return for this precious time is unthinkable.

The Lurking Man (Thanatology)

Rainer is a successful doctor and father of two. He’s a celebrated member of the community for his exceptional care and charity work. Brick is a local street thug that can’t keep his nose clean. When fate brings the two together through tragedy, the life of Rainer is changed dramatically. Glenn is a seasoned cop and Rainer’s younger brother. Trusting the justice system, he keeps his desire for revenge in check as Brick is brought to trial. But when the jury hands Brick a lean sentence, Glenn sets out to avenge his family’s suffering. But what he forgets in his rage is that for every action, there is a reaction.

You Killed My Brother

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Thrillers & Suspense

BASED ON TRUE EVENTS....Back in the 1970s, a series of bizarre incidents occurred at what has since been known as "The Devil Tree." Beneath this ancient denizen, evil was wrought by a sick serial killer, calling upon forces most evil and dark. People were hung there ... and bodies buried there ... exhumed by the police. Overcome by superstition, some tried to cut down the tree, to no avail. Since then, it has stood in a remote section of a local park --- left to its own devices --- quiet in its eerie repose -- until now! Best-selling psychological-thriller author Keith Rommel has imagined the whole tale anew. He's brought the tree to life and retold the tale with gory detail only possible in a fiction novel. Action-packed, with spine-tingling detail, this thriller is beyond parallel in the ground it uncovers ... one author's explanation of what may have really been said -- what may have really happened -- under Port St. Lucie's "Devil Tree."

Based on the Port St. Lucie LegendWhat drives someone to kill? Is it something within them, or an outside force that influences them?One of Florida's most overlooked serial killers (Gerard John Schaefer) wrought havoc along the Treasure Coast and Hutchinson Island in the 1970s. His reign of terror consisted of unspeakable acts of torture, rape, and murder by an ancient oak tree. He hanged people there, buried their bodies, and came back often to pillage what remained. It is believed that Schaefer's evil seeped into the tree and surrounding area, leaving a blemish on the otherwise beautiful nature walk in Oak Hammock Park in Port Saint Lucie. When night descends around the tree, the atmosphere changes completely; hundreds of stories are offered up about personal experiences of a true-life haunting.Continuing with the legend that is pulled into the modern day, Satanists commune by the tree in honor of their fallen idol. Terrible things happen around the tree, which seems to have a certain allure to it . . . making people commit unimaginable acts.This sick and grizzly legend is so deep, so convoluted and wicked, you won't believe what you read. Whatever you do, don't visit the Devil Tree after dusk. You will never be the same. This is not just a blurb for the back of a book, but a warning from many people--including uniformed officers who have come forth to share their experiences at the tree. I have seen both confusion and truth in their eyes.This is a must-read series for all Floridians and those intrigued by legends, the supernatural, and the occult.

The Devil Tree II: The Calling

Please note:The first four books in the Thanatology Series can be read in any order. It's recommended the first four books are read before moving on to books five and six as they begin to tie the universe together and reference prior books. .Critically Acclaimed Horror Author, Keith Rommel, Will Get Inside Your Mind.Author Keith Rommel uses a fast-paced, non-linear writing style that places you inside the story with the characters, immersing you into a life lived inside an institution. What is real and what is imagined? About The Cursed Man:Alister Kunkle believes death is in love with him. A simple smile from friend or stranger is all it takes to encourage death to kill. With his family deceased and a path of destruction behind him, Alister sits inside a mental institution, sworn to silence and separated from the rest of the world, haunted by his inability to escape death's preferential treatment. But when a beautiful psychologist arrives at the institution and starts offering him care, Alister braces himself for more killings. When none follow, he tries to figure out whether he truly is insane or if death has finally come to him in the form of a woman. Challenge Your Imagination...

The Cursed Man (Thanatology Series)

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The Devil Tree

The Lurking Man

The Cursed Man: A Psychological Thriller (Thanatology)

The Lurking Man: A Psychological Thriller (Thanatology)

The Cursed Man (Thanatology)

The Lurking Man (Thanatology)

You Killed My Brother

The Devil Tree

The Devil Tree II: The Calling

The Cursed Man (Thanatology Series)