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Interview with Michael Brookes, author of Conversations in the Abyss

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Tell us about Conversations in the Abyss.
‘Conversations in the Abyss’ is the sequel to the 5 star rated supernatural thriller ‘The Cult of Me’

Stealing Lazarus’s miracle gifted him immortality. Combined with his natural ability of invading and controlling people’s minds this made him one of the most dangerous people on Earth.

But the miracle came with a price. His punishment was to be imprisoned within the walls of an ancient monastery and tormented by an invisible fire that burned his body perpetually. To escape the pain he retreated deep into his own mind.

There he discovers the truth of the universe and that only he can stop the coming Apocalypse.

That sounds exciting, but a little confusing. It’ll probably help if you tell us about The Cult of Me too.
For too long he dwelt apart, watched those who passed him by. With his unique abilities he entered their minds and inflicted terrible suffering upon them. They didn’t even know who he was. The game has lasted for years, but now the game has become stale. On an impulse he decides to make a final and very public last stand. After surrendering himself to the police he enacts his plan to seize the prison for his final bloody act.

There he discovers that he’s not as unique as he once thought.

Sounds intriguing. What genre is it?
Supernatural Thriller, Horror, Paranormal.

What kind of readers will it appeal to?
Fans of horror, the supernatural and the those interested in the metaphysical.

Complete this sentence for us: if you like _________________, you’ll love my book.
Paradise Lost

Have you written any other books that we should read next?
An Odd Quartet: A quartet of dark short stories (10,000 words) to thrill and chill.

The Yellow Lady: Grave robbing is a dirty business, in more ways than one. When he disturbs the grave from a childhood scary story he discovers it’s not always treasure to be found.

This Empty Place: At the heat death of the universe, Death contemplates his existence.

Forced Entry: Terrorists seize an average suburban house. A Special Forces hostage rescue team is sent in and encounter more than they were trained for.

The Reluctant Demon: A young demon prepares to take his possession exam.

Tell us a bit about yourself.
By day I work as a Producer for one of the leading UK independent game developers. I currently live in probably the flattest place in the world in the east of England, although over the years I have lived all over the country.

I’m also an avid reader with Iain M Banks and Terry Pratchett being amongst my favourite modern authors. My favourite story of all time is Paradise Lost, a hard read, but a sublime story.

How can we follow you online?
http://thecultofme.blogspot.co.uk/
@theCultofMe

What’s next?
I’m currently editing my latest novel about an Internet chatbot that starts granting wishes. But there is a price to be paid.

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  1. Thanks for the interview!

  2. Pingback: Interview with Michael Brookes, author of Faust 2.0 | Indie Author Land

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