October Rust

New book published by Anuci Press. 1st edition 2026. From the mind of Ray Van Horn, Jr. comes a new definition of paranormal horror. Is there anything possibly worse than a poltergeist? Try a poltergeist with a vendetta. Mickey Pelligrini has put her life together after running with the wrong crowd in her teen years and committing numerous street crimes including first degree assault. Now an adult in her mid-twenties, Mickey holds a steady job and she is engaged to the love of her life, Hector Suarez. If Mickey has any adversities in life, however, it's alcohol addiction. That, and an entity stalking her every turn. What first emerges as a shadow being capable of verbal communication, the relentless phenomenon tormenting Mickey reveals even more horrible attributes, including the ability to delve physical harm. It will take Mickey's new family-to-be, plus a local paranormal investigator to fight the evil shade, a literal ghost from the past intent on destroying her life.