Synopsis

In the unsettling year of 1965, a disparate trio of seasoned mercenaries – the stoic Abraham, the formidable Minerva, and the enigmatic Gabe – embark on a perilous mission. They are hired by Elizabeth, a desperate woman seeking to rescue her young nephew, who she believes has been ensnared by a secluded, fanatical religious cult deep within the desolate New Mexico wilderness. Their destination is 'Little Heaven,' a commune ruled by the charismatic and terrifying Reverend Amos. What begins as a straightforward extraction quickly devolves into a descent into a waking nightmare. The settlement’s inhabitants are gripped by a potent cocktail of paranoia, bizarre rituals, and unshakeable devotion to a grotesque, monolithic idol that seems to radiate a malevolent presence. As the mercenaries confront the cult's insidious influence and the disturbing truths hidden within Little Heaven, they are forced to battle not only the zealous believers but also their own dark pasts and the fraying edges of their sanity, all while striving to save an innocent from an unspeakable evil.

Critical Reception

"Nick Cutter's 'Little Heaven' stands as a chilling testament to his mastery of visceral, psychological horror, lauded for its relentless tension, disturbing imagery, and profound exploration of human depravity."

Metadata

ISBN:9781501104213
Pages:496
Age Rating:18+

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