The Devil's Nave
In his first collection of stories, Septic, Chuck Smith introduced us to a declining Pennsylvania suburb riddled with loss, disillusionment, and horror. In this, his second book, he takes us further into his dark imaginings.
The year is 1846. Tensions between the American north and south are mounting. Settlers are migrating westward along the Oregon and California trails, pressing into the mountains, and the wild places.
It is a time of great unrest, and something in the mountains is pressing back.
Septic
In this, his first collection of stories, Chuck Smith weaves together seven tales of horror, introducing us to the mysterious Reverend Habbersett, and the misfortunes of all who seek his council.
But what are the Reverend’s true intentions? How far will he go to deliver his dwindling congregation from death, to everlasting life?
The nightmares buried beneath the church are stirring.
The day of reckoning has arrived.
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Here are tales of purgatory and oblivion, of lust and gluttony. Here are accounts of greed, murder, and heresy. Here is a history of violence and a history of fraud. Here, listener, are chronicles of treachery, despair, and redemption. Welcome to the bizarre and fantastic landscape of The 9 Circles of Delco.
About Chuck
Chuck Smith is a poet and novelist. His work has appeared in numerous publications, including The Puckerbrush Review, The Cafe Review, Metro Bangor, Modern Haiku, and Literally Stories. He lives and works in the Delaware Valley.