{"title":"A L Mengel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA L Mengel\u003c\/strong\u003e weaves chilling tales that delve deep into the realms of horror and the supernatural. Readers can expect atmospheres thick with suspense, where shadows hold secrets and the line between reality and nightmare blurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on unsettling narratives and richly drawn characters, Mengel's stories explore the darker corners of the human psyche, offering an immersive experience that lingers long after the final page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ashes-the-special-edition-by-a-l-mengel-9780989377393","title":"Ashes - The Special Edition","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen \u003cem\u003eAshes\u003c\/em\u003e was originally released by Parchman's Press, A. L. Mengel broke new ground in supernatural storytelling. Blending realism with fiction, and weaving together the paranormal with the theology of Catholicism, superstition, and common myths, he introduced a simple story with a profound message and deep, spiritual elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe majority of the message resides between the prose, while other themes are flung into the reader's face. \u003cem\u003eAshes\u003c\/em\u003e does not hold back in addressing issues of bigotry and intolerance, alcoholism, betrayal, sexual identity, and broken relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe story opens with Antoine, an abandoned immortal, longing for the company of his maker once again. Antoine seeks to resurrect him and bargains for the ultimate payment—his soul. And the demons come. Antoine manages to escape, but not without those pursuing him at every corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAshes\u003c\/em\u003e is a seemingly simple horror story with unexpected complexity and undeniable impact. It will take the reader through facets of time, space, and across dimensions—and delivers a profound message. That a scratched surface is merely scratched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48127158747372,"sku":"9780989377393","price":53.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/64881b2e38aad5d4150ae52f69e1a8d8.jpg?v=1787725636"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/a-l-mengel.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}