Devil Tree (Paperback)

Lucas Sawyer and his wife Tamsen find themselves marooned in the heart of a mid-nineteenth century wilderness forest. They are rescued by Jonah Duvall a mysterious woodsman abiding in this strange valley with his wife Jezebel and their son Cord. Brooding over all of this stands the Devil Tree - a huge and evil jack-pine that has summoned them to this valley to feed upon their collective emotions and their unnatural offspring. Part earth spirit part elder demon - the tree is farming them - and worse.The characters are bound in a tightening noose of of undeniable fate. As winter sets in they must face the tree s unholy fury in an utterly horrific finale.DEVIL TREE is a story that will take you further into the heart of unimaginable horror.What Some Folks Are Saying About Steve Vernon s DEVIL TREE! A mesmerizing journey into unimaginable darkness DEVIL TREE showcases Steve Vernon at the height of his power and results in a provocative profoundly unsettling novel you will never forget. - Greg F. Gifune author of THE BLEEDING SEASON DEVIL TREE is a frightening tale of man versus nature in every meaning. Vernon has written a tale of murder infidelity death and depravity. Full of horror and darkness - a supernatural tale like no other. - DARK RIVER PRESS If you are looking for a story that will scare you DEVIL TREE is a great read. - SIZZLING HOT BOOK REVIEWS A well-written story that will appeal to fans of both the grotesque and magical realism. You must have a tough stomach to be able to handle this tale - OPINIONS OF A WOLF With Cronenberg-esque body terror a Wendigo-type sub plot and a wicked tree that would give the vegetation in the original EVIL DEAD a run for its money DEVIL TREE is a best bet for horror fans tired of not being scared by horror fiction. - THE HORROR FICTION REVIEW This genre needs new blood and Steve Vernon is quite a transfusion. - Edward Lee Steve Vernon was born to write. He s the real deal and we re lucky to have him. - Richard Chizmar