An Ancient Evil Reawakens!
Less than 500 years ago, the Biloxi tribe vanished from the shores of coastal Mississippi. The mystery of their disappearance has never been completely explained. Now the scared grounds of the Biloxi have been disturbed by unwary treasure hunters and a brooding presence has returned to the dark waters of coastal Mississippi. Who or what is the Chinchuba? Scientist Nathan Young and his estranged wife Kat are drawn into the mystery by Kat's Native American heritage and a dark secret from her past. Doctor John, a terrifying voodoo priest, covets the Chinchuba's power and seeks a way to control it. Kevin Croix, an unorthodox street evangelist, is drawn by prophecy to confront the dark kingdom it represents. Who or what is the Chinchuba? Can it be stopped or are all of those who venture into its path destined to share the fate of the Biloxi tribe?
Editor’s Comments: This is the first book I (Tim Wise) have published for another author. I say that because Mike Casey’s subject matter is so similar to mine that I’ve wondered if some people might think he’s one of my aliases. Like the first part of Intrepid Force, this story is set in the area in and around New Orleans, Louisiana. It has dark magic, alligators, above-ground cemeteries, and ancient legends returning to life. The novel has some strong Christian undercurrents but is probably a bit too gritty for LifeWay. (After writing Haunted Summer, I discovered that horror/paranormal is even harder to sell in the typical Christian bookstore than science fiction.) It would make a great movie though. Kevin Croix, the street evangelist, is a fascinating character, and I’d like to see Mike do more with him.
P.S. On a technical note, I know ALL of the Biloxi Indians didn’t disappear around 500 years ago. Apparently Mike was referring to a group in a particular location.
