Dark Cherub

Shadows lurk in the darkness, preying on hundreds of women--women who have one hidden thing in common. A young woman witnesses the unsettling disappearance of her high school principal and soon finds herself facing a harrowing decision. Two friends find themselves facing a power that threatens not only their lives, but the lives of thousands more. One is fighting her own shadows from past decisions. The other is followed by a lurking adversary who nearly killed her five years before. She begins to connect a series of events, and a frightening realization comes to light: they face a power that cannot be fought with guns or weapons. Will they find the answers, and the strength, to cast away the grip of a hostile presence that only wants them dead?

From the Inside Flap

Miss Mark switched off the lights throughout the library, except for the ones directly overhead, at the front desk. She headed toward the back of the building to check that no one was remaining in the library and that everything was in order before locking up. All the displays of the computer terminals were set to the log-on screen, but as she scanned the line with her eyes, Miss Mark saw someone still sitting at a computer. She groaned. It must be one of the homeless people that come in off the street once in a while. "Excuse me but you have to leave. The library is closed," she called out as she walked toward the individual. As she drew closer, a sudden stench rose in the air. It wasn't the typical drunk or unwashed scent with which she was familiar. It was the overpowering smell of blood. "You don't like my perfume?" A husky voice--which sounded like the tone of an old woman--spoke, and then cackled. Miss Mark saw them suddenly--black splotches racing on the sides of the computers, darkening the screens as they squiggled across the displays, moving faster and faster, over the chairs. Her field of vision widened and she saw the walls were covered with these same splotches. They were all moving. Toward her. "Oh no! Oh no!" She started to scream as she turned, trying to run. It was too late.

From the Back Cover

Shadows lurk in the darkness, preying on hundreds of women--women who have one hidden thing in common. A young woman witnesses the unsettling disappearance of her high school principal and soon finds herself facing a harrowing decision. Two friends find themselves facing a power that threatens not only their lives, but the lives of thousands more. One is fighting her own shadows from past decisions. The other is followed by a lurking adversary who nearly killed her five years before. She begins to connect a series of events, and a frightening realization comes to light: they face a power that cannot be fought with guns or weapons. Will they find the answers, and the strength, to cast away the grip of a hostile presence that only wants them dead? Parker Cole masterfully weaves the lives of young people together in a story that combines shadow and mystery with faith and intellect. The powerful story will draw you in and keep you guessing until the very end.

About the Author

Parker J. Cole spends most of her time growing her small business, reading, knitting, writing, cooking, and concocting new ideas for stories. She lives in Michigan with her husband and their beloved dog, Sarah. Dark Cherub is her first novel.

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