Dan Avernus wanted a fresh start. Instead, he inherited a nightmare.
The island was supposed to save his family—untouched land worth millions, a once-in-a-lifetime chance to rebuild everything they’d lost. But the moment Dan sets foot on its soil, something stirs beneath the surface… something ancient, furious, and bound to his bloodline.
And it wants revenge.
Now Dan’s family is coming apart at the seams—hearing voices, seeing things in the dark, slipping into violent rages they can’t explain. They’re being watched. Manipulated. Claimed.
The more Dan uncovers, the more horrifying the truth becomes:
Revenge doesn’t die. It waits.
Avernus Island is the pulse-pounding second standalone horror novel in the Monsters & Mayhem Collection—a descent into family legacy, blood-soaked secrets, and the kind of revenge that waits centuries to strike.
I didn’t pay attention to the fact that this is Book 2 in The Monsters & Mayhem Collection and didn’t notice anything that connects the first book to this one (maybe, I’ll read it to find out). That being said, I don’t think it matters because I didn’t feel like I walked into something pre-existing.Avernus Island is creepy and dark and unsettling. It kept me interested and I had a hard putting it down. The strangeness of what happens was amazing as was the back story, showing what caused the darkness to come to this island.
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Kindle Customersteve o
Fair
The storyline was good. And it was well written. But it just didn't work for me. It was missing something. I will look for more from this author to see if it works better for me.
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Theresa
Good read
I don't like islands period as stories lol so maybe this wasn't a good book for me. I did enjoy it and it has a mystery creepy vibe.Its sad though all threw the book..losing a child is painful period. I feel had for this family all threw the book. Great read love this author.
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D. Safir
Superb horror novel. Never lets down. Come home!
It's best if you start this novel without knowing a thing about it. I think it is a superb horror novel and is a good choice for all fans of horror. The writing is very good. There is just enough description without it getting bogged down. The characters are well enough developed. This is real spooky stuff. What is calling Dan to the place where he was born and the nearby island with its terrible secrets? Dan and Sarah Avernus have lost their son but he is being called back to his home. If that type of loss puts you off, then skip this book. If not, cozy up in your favorite easy chair or recliner on a Saturday night; put a log in the fireplace; and immerse yourself! Come home! Come home to Avernus Island!
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suzy
Quick paced read
Good story progression. Very suspenseful towards the end of the story. Unexpected ending. A recommend read if you like suspense and spirits
A special penny found at a convince store is worth more than a penny. But some bad people want it. Charlie is at the right place at the wrong time writing a story. Now its a fight for survival. Hooks you from the first page and never let's go.
Patrick has brought a fun, white-knuckled thrill ride of a story to us again. In the second Danny Devlin book, we see Danny being jerked from his paradise in Greece to stow away on a cargo plane to retrieve a special key. He finds out quickly that the people that he's going against in this one, won't be an easy match. The story starts off hot with the intro of Rudy a larger-than-life man that is hiding the secret key that everyone is after. It doesn't slow down from that point on and is an intense, action-packed read. The hits keep on coming and your adrenaline won't stop pumping. Can't wait for the next installment in this series.
★★★★★"A deliciously terrifying tour de force of dark horror."- Seth Wimmer, screenwriter "Last God on Hell Mountain"
★★★★★"...mindblowingly fantastic! You feel like you're on the best rollercoaster you've ever ridden!"- Kristina, ARC review
★★★★★"If I could give this book a million stars, I would!"- Evelyn, Goodreads review ★★★★★
"This book was such an insane and incredible ride! I could not put it down."- Erika, Goodreads review ★★★★★
"Loved the book so much that I'm going to purchase a physical copy ASAP."- Sophie, Goodreads review ★★★★★
"The terror that each family felt was so well written that I felt as though I was in the situation with them."- Josette, Goodreads review ★★★★★
"This is my first read by this author, I've already got another of his at the top of my TBR list!"- Danielle, Goodreads review ★★★★★
"Amazing creature horror that takes place on the worst family Christmas trip ever!"- Tina, Goodreads review ★★★★★
"Patrick McNulty is an amazing storyteller and "A Dark Breed" is gem of a creature feature."- Sammi, Goodreads review ★★★★★
"THIS WAS AWESOME!! If you have nails, you're gonna bite them! If you have a seat, you're gonna be on the edge of it! "- LeighReads, Goodreads review ★★★★★
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