An Abbotsford author’s debut book will be released on May 15.
Christopher O’Halloran’s horror novel Pushing Daisy has been published by Lethe Press, an American company based in Massachusetts.
O’Halloran describes the book as a “psychological and supernatural story that explores themes of grief, guilt and quiet dread.”
A synopsis of the novel reads: “Daisy did not get the life she deserved. Despite her compassion, nothing she did made a difference in the world. With her through it all was her selfish, bitter husband, working a job he hated while they lived off her income as a nurse.
“The peace Daisy has carried in life does not follow her to her grave. A dead, bloodshot eye glowers from a dark bathroom. Below it, her deranged smile. Daisy, a mad corpse haunts their townhouse. She’s back and intent on punishing Roger Darling for his mistreatment.
“… Roger must help Daisy move on before her violence touches everything he’s built. She won’t leave on her own. Not for a second time.”
O’Halloran is editor of the anthology Howls from the Wreckage and is president of the HOWL Society, a horror book club.
His shorter work has been published in, or is forthcoming from, Kaleidotrope, NoSleep Podcast, Cosmic Horror Monthly and more.
He lives with his wife and two children in Abbotsford, where he was raised.
Pushing Daisy is available through Lethe Press at lethepressbooks.com.
