"Deliver Us to Evil"

Deliver Us to Evil is the second theological horror book that I've read within the last year or two, and it has proven to be a fascinating exploration at the intersection between faith and fear. My initial experience this genre/sub-genre was not quite my cup of tea as far as reading goes. While I appreciated the first author's attempt at blending spiritual themes with elements of horror, the execution left me wanting more. However, some things in life need to be tried or experienced more than once and I am pleased to admit that my decision to try reading another theological horror story has paid off tremendously, as I found myself one-hundred percent engaged by Deliver Us to Evil. The narrative of the story specifically weaves together elements of suspense, moral dilemma, and theological questioning, which is meant to not only entertain you but also challenge the your perception of good and evil.

The author crafted characters who feel familiar in a way, like people you may encounter in any small town scattered throughout the U.S. but who were also deeply flawed. As I turned each page, I was struck by thick oozing tension that stretched throughout the story drawing an unending sense of dread. Additionally, the foundation of the plot invited me to consider questions about morality, the nature of sin, and the existence of evil in the world. This contrasting nature of horror and theology kept me on the edge of my seat while also challenging my conscience. The story begged me to consider not just the presence of evil, but also the possibility of grace and the transformative power of faith. The story is both thrilling and thought-provoking which in turn left me lingering with some interesting food for thought long after I finished reading. I am glad that I gave horror theology another chance, because reading this book was much more along the lines of what I expected from a book of this subgenre.

The Review

“Deliver Us to Evil”, a theological horror story centering on the small town of Woodheart and the dark presence lurking over the town. In Woodheart, there are several characters of importance. Firstly a tyrannical head of church, Father Andy who is leading his flock by any means necessary and a newer priest of the church, Arthur who most often chooses to look the other way. Next, a satanism cult thought to be led by Rory Fraser who has encroached on the small town and been exploiting its citizens by all means of abuse. The local law enforcement agency who is trying to takedown the cult and uncover its mysterious leadership. Finally, a group of misfits and misunderstood young adults who have dubbed themselves “The Vampire Kids” as they attempt to simultaneously uncover the mysterious forces wreaking havoc over the small town of Woodheart. With this myriad of characters, the author weaves a story of interconnectedness similar to a domino effect where all characters affect each other. This story touches on corruption, greed, lust, exploitation, and faith. It was not what I was expecting but I was pleasantly surprised when I reached the explosive ending. I always read books from cover to cover but I cannot stress the importance for other readers to do the same as the foreword (including trigger warnings), prologue, and author’s note were essential in my opinion to the success of this book. This tale was gory, interesting, and even at times thought-provoking. I believe readers that are into theology and horror will ultimately enjoy this book.

Finished Reading On:  April 3, 2025

Book Information

Author Name: H.L. Crowe

Publisher Name: Independently Published

Published Date: April 18, 2025

Final Thoughts

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