The Banished: A Supernatural Thriller (The Bucharest Witches B...

“A fast-paced, complex tale of good and evil featuring a protagonist who has morally unconventional motivations….An ambitious and moody supernatural thriller.” – Kirkus ReviewsAn orphaned witch. A high school clique. An ancient spell linked to the Devil.Travis believes he is superior to other witches in the coven because his magic doesn’t kill. To replenish depleted power, he feeds on human fear alone.The horrors he conjures are wiped from victims’ memories, so what’s the harm?A trio of teens leaving for college finds itself under attack as Travis comes to discover the magic he needs to avenge his parents is diabolical.But Travis cannot stop. The Bucharest witches hunting him have tracked his whereabouts, and he must refuel to fight them the only way he can: feeding off the terror of townspeople.THE BANISHED is ideal for fans of Stephen King, Grady Hendrix, Anne Rice … and for anyone who loves classic horror, dark fantasy, or thrillers crossed with the occult.“With genuine suspense, crackling sexuality, clever personalities, and genuine surprises…THE BANISHED turns into a compulsive page-turner.” – IndieReader

Kirkus Reviews

"A fast-paced, complex tale of good and evil featuring a protagonist who has morally unconventional motivations....An ambitious and moody supernatural thriller."

IndieReader

"With genuine suspense, crackling sexuality, clever personalities, and genuine surprises...THE BANISHED turns into a compulsive page-turner."

About the Author

Ron Gabriel is a magazine industry veteran and author of supernatural fiction. He grew up in northern New England where he loved exploring old graveyards and places rumored to be haunted. He has a BA in Journalism from the University of Maine, and an MFA from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. He is an active member of the Horror Writers Association.

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