All his life, Jon Ward has been plagued by a recurrent nightmare, one that plunges him again and again into a world of mindless terror and haunts his waking hours. Desperate to discover the source of his evil dreams, Jon seeks psychiatric treatment, to no avail. If anything, his fantasies become stronger, more horrific, until at last he becomes aware of the presence of another personality within him, speaking through his lips, demanding to be reborn and to complete the subjugation of mankind, thwarted so long ago, to his maniacal will...

THE BOOK It all began with the book—a curious volume of ancient spells and strange incantations. NICOLE She had no money, no love, no prospects. She felt she had reached her darkest hour, so what harm could the dusty book do? THE GIFTSSuddenly, her lover returned, more passionate than ever; her finances improved dramatically; and she was offered a new and challenging job. Her world was bright...until she learned the terrible penalty for dabbling in the dark arts. Unless she could free herself from the hideous demon she had summoned, she would writhe for all eternity clutched in the...HANDS OF LUCIFER