Wicked Walter

Some monsters don't hide in the dark. They move in next door.Grieving widower Josh Geary retreats to Colombia's secluded Cortés Valley, hoping solitude will help him heal. With his loyal pets and a handful of eccentric neighbors for company, the quiet feels like a second chance-until an American missionary settles in next door.Walter Parrish says he's come to save souls.Josh feels watched.When a local resident vanishes, and frightening incidents emerge, anxiety turns into terror. Josh realizes Walter's righteous facade may hide something sinister. With the help of his sharp-witted friend Delia, Josh digs into Walter's past, uncovering a trail of manipulation, violence, and spiritual rot.As grief becomes obsession and tension rises, Josh must decide how far he's willing to go to protect what little he has left.Can Josh expose the truth before it's too late, or will dark secrets consume his soul-even take his life?Wicked Walter is a chilling psychological thriller about deception, resilience, and allegiance that will leave you wondering how well you know your neighbors. Michael Winslet graduated from the University of Memphis, where he studied TV and film production and photography. Today, he works as a freelance writer and lives in Colombia's coffee region. When not working on his next novel, he enjoys photography, reading, traveling, and doting on his cat.