The Grinning One

By Edmund de Wight

Jonathan Pettigrew, a Vegas magician whose career has taken a dive after the accidental death of his assistant.
When he discovers a devil once worshiped as a god in a small Mexican town things begin to go literally to Hell.
Now he must travel far to gain power, even if it costs his soul, to control the evil one or die with the rest of humanity.

A novella of magic, horror and Faustian deals. An exciting romp into the dark side.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Ionosphere Press
• Release date: Apr 17, 2022
• ISBN: 9781386079613

Edmund de Wight

Author of gritty, high octane fiction with a touch of terror and daring heroes and heroines! Visit his website and sign up for the newsletter to receive a free e-book and regular entertaining content.  Ed writes stories that can be classified as either Horror, Science Fiction, Urban Fantasy or Thriller depending on the tale.  Some say Edmund de Wight was found wandering the desert as a baby, others say his mother won him playing craps, yet others say that aliens were spotted near Vegas on the night he was brought into the world. Draw your own conclusions. Edmund has always had a thirst to learn new things. He's pursued such diverse careers as a carnival barker, a cryptologist and linguist in military intelligence, a computer technician, bartender, and owner of a small retail business. He's traveled the world and managed to see the entire USA with the exception of two states. Ed brings a wide worldview to his writing. For hobbies, Ed has pursued hobbies as varied as wood carving, relief printing, sword fighting, and of course, never-ending efforts at home remodeling.  

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