Of All Things Sacred
Christian Horror/Thriller
by Moses Yuriyvich Mikheyev
Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
A prophet has arrived in the small mountain town of Red Tree, California, bringing with him a revival. Repenting of sins. Healings. Exorcisms. Speaking in tongues. Visions. Prophecies.
Something big is happening in Red Tree, something so transformative the small town can barely contain it. And Iron King’s mother is the Prophet’s most committed follower, even though Iron’s father isn’t totally on board.
Any doubts the townspeople have that the Prophet was anointed by God evaporate when a man who questions his integrity is struck by lightning on the church steps. Unreproachable, the Prophet’s stature—and his control over the souls in his care —grows along with the size of his church, despite whispered rumors and his increasingly strange prophecies.
Until Iron falls in love with a girl and realizes that between God and Satan, between truth and deception, lies a great contradiction. And a horrific terror.
REVIEW
5 out of 5
This was delightfully creepy, and gives off Outlast 2 vibes in a way. The prologue sets the stage for the wild ride to come, and the bible passages scattered throughout mesh well with the story. Moses does an excellent job with the imagery, giving you just enough to be extremely creeped out, while leaving the rest in darkness. If you’re familiar with some of the scandals that have happened in cults where the leader claims to be a prophet, you won’t be shocked by some of what transpires. The story moves along at a smooth pace, and keeps you tense and interested from start to finish. The characters are well done and believable, and really help bring the horror to life. If you enjoy dark-culty horror, you’ll enjoy this.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Moses Yuriyvich Mikheyev is a Russian American novelist who studied theology and philosophy at Whitworth University before obtaining his graduate degree in theological studies from Emory University. He is the author of numerous novels, including Of All Things Sacred, The Hack, Vanishing Bodies, This Time Next Summer, the fantasy children’s book Olivia & the Gentleman from Outer Space, and the poetry collection A Fire in the Sunset: A Decade of Love Poems. He is currently working on his seventh novel F2F, a collection of poetry A Sparkle in the Sea, a collection of essays titled The End of Human, and a contemporary romance titled Notes on a Romance Novel. He is also an alternative rock musician recording his debut album I Only Have a Hundred Years to Love You (forthcoming 2024). He lives and loves in Los Angeles.
