Adversary

Haunted by the violent death of his wife, Washington, D.C. homicide detective Sam Hardin struggles with his relationship with his two children, and the bottle. Called to investigate a murder he discovers a connection to an alleged mob boss, and the theft of an ancient artifact discovered in Antarctica. The artifact, a knife, contains an alien power that affects anyone who comes into contact with it.Jack Griffith served his country in the middle east, losing a leg in the process, and was recently diagnosed with cancer. While clearing a clogged sewer drain he is stabbed by the stolen knife and becomes possessed by an ancient entity that seeks to end the rule of man. His transformation leads him on a violent rampage. His fury focused on a brain damaged four-year-old he believes is the embodiment of his old adversary who holds the secrets of the universe.The boy's death could open the passageway between the shadows of the past and present day, allowing old gods to rise to power once again. The only thing standing in his way is Sam Hardin. Guilt, redemption, and the supernatural weave together as Sam and Jack's paths converge in a climactic showdown from which only one of them will survive. Richard is the author of eight novels, three novellas, and a collection of short stories. He is a member in good standing of the Horror Writers Association, and the Maryland Writers Association.During his life he has played a series of roles, husband, father, son, and lover, but his favorite by far is grandfather. He and his wife of twenty plus years have raised four children and helped raise eight grandchildren. They provide a secure home to a yellow lab named Max.His wife, Dena, has experienced firsthand the exasperation of living with a writer whose mind tends to wander at the most inappropriate times. Yet she manages to keep his feet firmly planted on the ground.Richard can be found online at:Facebook: http://www.facebook/RichardSchiverBookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/richard-schiverWritten in Blood is Richard's personal blog where he shares his writing, and whatever else might strike his fancy. https://rschiver.blogspot.com/He can be contacted directly at rschiver@gmail.com and would be delighted to hear from you.