Sullen Falls by Frank Julius Palumbo is a riveting story where readers are introduced to Seth Covington who had left the Sullen Monastery five years ago. Seth goes in search of meaning in his life, but finds himself back in town where he realizes that not only has the place become evil, there is also a threat to the life of his lover, Sophia. Running parallel to the story of Seth Covington is the story of the Coughlins, whose idea of vacationing in Sullen Falls is to create a bond between parents and their teen kids. But then Sullen Falls is gripped by an evil force that threatens to transform the entire universe into hell. There is a way to defeat the evil force, but will Seth, Sophia, and the Coughlins be able to discover it and save Sullen Falls?

Laced with horror and fantasy, the plot pulls readers into Sullen Falls. It's not the usual kind of horror novel. All the characters are well portrayed and readers can feel the evil lurking in Sullen Falls. Whether it is the nightmare that the Coughlins face or the unexpected appearance of a comet that brings Seth back to Sullen Falls, readers will be gripped by the horror and the eeriness that permeates the plot. The author's writing style is fluid, giving the story a good pace and movement. The narration is detailed and descriptive, making the scenes vivid for readers. The plot is impressive and the author has handled it well, keeping the suspense going.

Sullen Falls by Frank Julius Palumbo is a horror story of epic proportions. Sullen Falls is in the past for Seth; he left it behind to go looking for a life, for answers to burning questions. A comet appears, luring him back and he finds nothing but evil. An evil that is all encompassing and is threatening anyone he ever held dear, including the woman he once loved, Sophia. The Coughlins decide that it would be nice to camp at Sullen Falls in a picturesque campground miles away from the craziness of real life. It’s also a chance for parents and children to rediscover their bond, but none of them can imagine what horror they are about to face. A town festival is not what it seems and the nightmare begins. Seth, the Coughlins, and Sophia must unite to fight the evil and save the town. They must find an ancient book, a book that is under the guard of the last surviving member of an order thought to have been wiped out. Seth will have to come to terms with his destiny, no matter what it is, and whatever it costs him to save Sullen Falls.

Sullen Falls by Frank Julius Palumbo is gripping roller coaster of a read. This is one of those books that, once it grabs your attention, it’s difficult to put down. I found it a little slow to begin with, but it soon picked up pace. Before I knew it, I was in the thick of it, watching a terrifying tale unfold. The plot was complex, yet easy to understand and follow, the character development was excellent, giving enough background to let you know the characters, but not so much that it was too much. There was plenty of action and the story went into enough detail to keep you hooked and wanting to read more. Fans of the horror genre will find this story very much to their liking and I will be looking for more along these lines from Mr. Palumbo.

Unspeakable evil has been under the watchful eye of an order of monks and the last of the Knights Templar but the arrival of a comet that only appears every 700 years makes trouble for this small town in the Catskill Mountains of upstate New York. Frank Julius Palumbo has created ‘Sullen Falls’ which becomes the epicenter of this cosmic disaster. The Demon of Human Forms begins with the disillusioned old priest to steal the souls of all humans and animals to feed its appetites and gain strength. Townspeople think they are witnessing the Second Coming of Christ and are quickly consumed by evil.

Seth Covington, a monk drawn back to the monastery, and his former lover, Sophia are among the only people spiritually strong enough to fight the demon and send it back to Hell. With the help of a young couple from town, another monk and a stray dog who is possessed by the spirit of a great wolf, they face the Demon and its disciples in the greatest battle of good and evil in over 2,000 years. The ultimate question is, who will prevail?

Evil gains a foothold in a small rural town and the fight to put it back in its place is epic in ‘Sullen Falls’ by Frank Julius Palumbo. Well-developed characters display tremendous emotional depth as they either succumb to or fight the lure of ecstasy as they endure tremendous trials as the action plays out. Graphic sex and intense violence may make this book unsuitable for some readers and there are numerous editing oversights, but the overall effect is chilling and well worth the read.