Riley Veronica Duncan Shadow Dweller Azrail Connor Jimmy Allison Josh Birkham Largus Arthur Leonard An epic tale of mystery, heroism, and revenge.

Synopsis

When a mysterious stranger appears in the quiet town of Hollendell, twelve-year-old Riley Benson’s life is flipped upside down. His best friend vanishes without a trace, triggering a desperate search that pulls Riley and a group of unlikely classmates into a treacherous journey. Upon discovering the past secrets of Riley’s grandfather, the kids go from being detectives to being hunted. Now, running from forces they barely understand, the group must rely on their instincts, courage, and each other to find their missing friend and make it home alive.

Overview

The Black Beast of Hollendell is a novel and years long endeavor I undertook as a present to my daughter. After many starts and stops, I have dedicated myself to its completion. It is the second episode in a series about members of the Benson family and how one boy’s discovery changed his family and friends forever. The prequel to The Black Beast of Hollendell, The Lands of Zinerath, follows our protagonist’s grandfather, Arthur, as he and a friend uncover a secret and ancient world.

In this world, they forge new friendships only to be swept up in danger as the enemies of their new friends attack, forcing the two boys to make several harrowing decisions. In The Black Beast of Hollendell, the repercussions of those decisions have finally caught up to Arthur and threaten his family in Hollendell. These stories have been unfolding for many years, and I, for one, am excited to see where they go next.

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Coming October 2025