A dark family secret—A town that doesn’t exist on any map—and a
drug that will unleash an apocalyptic, transformational horror on the
world.
Ryder Ashling’s world is turning upside down.
He’s lost his job, wife, home, and now he’s doubting his sanity. Behind
his descent are horrific nightmares so vivid that they follow him into
the waking world. When he discovers his neighbor has been documenting
his nightmares with scientific precision and leaving him vials of a drug
called Summoner of Sleep, things get weirder.
His neighbor
disappears and Ryder follows his trail to Marble Woods, a town erased
from all maps after a historical atrocity. Now it’s whispered to be the
home of marble-skinned demons, as well as the source of the plants used
to manufacture Summoner of Sleep.
It's here in Marble Woods that
Ryder will come face to face with the darkest of family secrets and be
forced to make a decision that will change the fate of the world.
Rich
in magic and occultism, fractured characters, and a taste of m
ystery,
Summoner of Sleep is a fast paced, thrill-ride bursting with
psychological terror.
Still not convinced? Check out these reviews:
"Dear reader I urge you to take a wild ride with A.I
Winters' new novel. 'Summoner of Sleep' is one hell of a horror novel,
written in such a captivating style, that guarantees you will lose sleep
while trying desperately to reach the fantastic finale...The author
managed to create a suspenseful, well-written, bone-chilling tale that
will stay with you for quite some time after reading it."
-Pan Book Reviews
"A.I. Winters is the new Stephen King. Her book is mesmerizing. I loved every page. Hold on to the edge of your seat, Summoner of Sleep, is one wild but amazing ride of a lifetime."
-Urban Book Reviews
"I
would love to see this book made into a movie. It is the product of a
brilliant and vivid imagination that entraps you in its horrible and
disturbing world that you somehow don’t want to leave until you figure
out what’s really going on...The story sucks you in like a tornado and
whips you around with increasing speed and intensity, becoming more
terrifying, more vivid, and more complex with each chapter...I think
anyone who enjoys reading horror, fantasy, science fiction and the like
would enjoy this book, whether an uninitiated teenager trying out horror
for the first time, or a long-time Stephen King veteran."
-Liz Stillwaggon Swan, PhD, Contributing Writer for Psychology Today magazine
"Summoner of Sleep is
a fascinating and thought-provoking dive into the all-too-familiar
world of tampering with human genetics and the consequences of power and
control. Winters successfully diverges from her well-loved YA fantasy
series into a whole new genre that captivates and entertains.
—Christie Stratos, Author of Anatomy of a Darkened Heart
“A genuinely scary and disturbing treat akin to a modern-day H.P. Lovecraft story on speed.”
-Simon Paul Woodward, Author of Wearing Shadows
"I read this book in three days, couldn’t put it down. This author has an amazing imagination. Can’t wait for the next book."
-Amazon Review
"Wow.
This is one crazy ride...I recommend this book if you love monster
stories that probe the deeper reasons that drive us to do the
unthinkable. It will keep you up and keep you thinking."
-Nicole Sallak Anderson, Author of Origins
"Superior
character and world building that will have you hooked from the very
first page...Winter's is a true asset to the Fantasy and Horror genres
alike, and merges the two with expert precision."
-Dylan Butcher, Author of Eyes of Sleeping Children
"The
creepy visuals of the monsters are something that will stick with me
for a long time...If you enjoy shows like The Chilling Adventures of
Sabrina and Lovecraft County, this is the book for you. There are
cliffhangers and twists and turns in nearly every chapter. It has the
dark fantasy of Pans Labyrinth, the small town feel of Roswell, and the
twisted sensibility of American Horror Story. Although we've seen movies
and books in this genre before, I found this story to be one of a
kind."
-Shannon Dee, Writer & Director for the Award-Winning Series, Not From Around Here
"This
book is spellbinding...It reminds me of a mix of Nightmare on Elm
Street meets Constantine...At one point, I looked up at the clock, just
past 2 am, in a flash the situation reminded me of watching a scary
movie at dusk...Chills!"
-Dennis D. Montoya, Author of Over the Dragonwall
