Death of heaven (2014, Revised), is a uniquely epic horror \ sci fi tale about the "true" history of the Earth and its inhabitants. Reminiscent of HP Lovercraft. And a heaven that never existed.
Finalist in the 2024 American Legacy Book Awards and nominated for the Eric Hoffer Book Award.
Reviews: Reader Views (2023), Literary Titan (2023), Author Michael Brookes's Reviews (original publication version,2013), Lynn Worton (original publication version, 2013).
And yet there's more.
Presented through a kind of portmanteau format this terrifying and bizarre story of the history of Earth comes life. Layer after layer is uncovered as the amazing reality of our true history is uncovered in an oddly alien way by two lifelong friends.
In this story of revisionist history, James and Jimmy, bonded through a shared childhood trauma come to realize that they are not learning all of this by accident. They are being allowed to discover the true origin of humanity... and its potential demise.
A demise which will soon be upon them, and everyone else as well. But not just them alone will discover what nightmares are made of.
James with his unique ability will lead Jimmy down the corridors of insanity and horror. The history of Earth is of some one or some thing not of this Earth. And yet, of this Earth.
Are they Aliens? Angels? Gods?
Friedrich Nietzsche claimed in 1882 that "God is Dead."
Yet that is only a small piece of the whole misleading truth. In the little time left these two friends alone will experience pieces of the entire story. Then along with the rest of the Human Race they will experience firsthand the--
Death of heaven
This is horror on a galactic scale. Nature can offer no sanctuary to anyone, anywhere.
The universe will never be the same again.
Author and reviewer Michael Brookes said:
"The book starts well and has a Books of Blood vibe, which really works well. It's in these tales that the author's writing ability shines. He demonstrates a lovely turn of phrase and some of the writing is almost poetic in its beauty."
Book Reviewer Lynn Worton said:
"JZ Murdock has written a horror story that had me completely transfixed! I'm intrigued as to what he is working on next! Although horror is not one my favorite genres, I recommend this book to those who do love it."
WILDSound Writing Festival First Chapter review said:
"The story itself is very strong, lulling the reader into a false sense of security as two young boys hunt for treasure, before ultimately morphing into a violent and sometimes disturbing tale of horror. This is done with such swiftness that it takes the reader completely by surprise, which only enhances the effect."
Available for download in multiple formats on Smashwords.
See below, or visit the Video Trailer on YouTube
Death of heaven has ties to s previous collection of short horror and science fiction, Anthology of Evil. Soon the sequel to that book will be available. Keep an eye out for... Anthology of Evil II.
Cover art by Marvin Hayes.
Internal art: Andrew's Final Vision - by Hannah (Gosling) Hayes of Otterly Arts.
From Zilyon Publishing.
Finalist in the 2024 American Legacy Book Awards and nominated for the Eric Hoffer Book Award.
Reviews: Reader Views (2023), Literary Titan (2023), Author Michael Brookes's Reviews (original publication version,2013), Lynn Worton (original publication version, 2013).
And yet there's more.
Presented through a kind of portmanteau format this terrifying and bizarre story of the history of Earth comes life. Layer after layer is uncovered as the amazing reality of our true history is uncovered in an oddly alien way by two lifelong friends.
In this story of revisionist history, James and Jimmy, bonded through a shared childhood trauma come to realize that they are not learning all of this by accident. They are being allowed to discover the true origin of humanity... and its potential demise.
A demise which will soon be upon them, and everyone else as well. But not just them alone will discover what nightmares are made of.
James with his unique ability will lead Jimmy down the corridors of insanity and horror. The history of Earth is of some one or some thing not of this Earth. And yet, of this Earth.
Are they Aliens? Angels? Gods?
Friedrich Nietzsche claimed in 1882 that "God is Dead."
Yet that is only a small piece of the whole misleading truth. In the little time left these two friends alone will experience pieces of the entire story. Then along with the rest of the Human Race they will experience firsthand the--
Death of heaven
This is horror on a galactic scale. Nature can offer no sanctuary to anyone, anywhere.
The universe will never be the same again.
Author and reviewer Michael Brookes said:
"The book starts well and has a Books of Blood vibe, which really works well. It's in these tales that the author's writing ability shines. He demonstrates a lovely turn of phrase and some of the writing is almost poetic in its beauty."
Book Reviewer Lynn Worton said:
"JZ Murdock has written a horror story that had me completely transfixed! I'm intrigued as to what he is working on next! Although horror is not one my favorite genres, I recommend this book to those who do love it."
WILDSound Writing Festival First Chapter review said:
"The story itself is very strong, lulling the reader into a false sense of security as two young boys hunt for treasure, before ultimately morphing into a violent and sometimes disturbing tale of horror. This is done with such swiftness that it takes the reader completely by surprise, which only enhances the effect."
Available for download in multiple formats on Smashwords.
See below, or visit the Video Trailer on YouTube
Death of heaven has ties to s previous collection of short horror and science fiction, Anthology of Evil. Soon the sequel to that book will be available. Keep an eye out for... Anthology of Evil II.
Cover art by Marvin Hayes.
Internal art: Andrew's Final Vision - by Hannah (Gosling) Hayes of Otterly Arts.
From Zilyon Publishing.