The Demon Skin
- 266 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Dwight Holing is an author whose genre-spanning work encompasses novels, short fiction, and nonfiction. His masterful writing is renowned for its ability to draw readers into thrilling worlds of mystery and suspense. Holing delves into profound human motivations and complex relationships, often set against atmospheric backdrops. His literary style is characterized by precise language and a knack for building tension, making him a distinctive storyteller.






Set against a backdrop where nature intertwines with dark themes, this stand-alone murder mystery offers a gripping narrative filled with suspense. The author, known for the Nick Drake series, weaves a compelling story that explores the complexities of crime and the environment, promising readers a thrilling experience that captivates both fans of the genre and newcomers alike.
Set against the backdrop of the High Lonesome, the story intertwines the glitz of Hollywood with the harsh realities of the West. As filmmakers attempt to create a Western, the line between fiction and reality blurs, leading to real confrontations and unexpected fatalities. The narrative explores the chaos that ensues when cinematic dreams collide with the unforgiving nature of the land and its people.
In this thrilling sequel, Jack McCoul, a con man seeking redemption, finds himself entangled in murder investigations. With the assistance of a vibrant cast of characters, he navigates the complexities of crime-solving while attempting to leave his past behind. The story blends suspense and humor, showcasing Jack's cleverness and charm as he confronts both external threats and his own inner demons.
This is the fourth installment in the Nick Drake mystery series, contemporary westerns set in Harney County, Oregon.The tumultuous 1960s are nearing their end, but trouble doubles down on Vietnam veteran turned wildlife ranger Nick Drake. A mysterious mother's six-year-old twins vanish while a pyromaniac goes on a rampage. As Nick Drake mounts a desperate search for the missing children, he must fight fire with fire when the arsonist targets the people and land he loves.
Nick Drake returns in the thrilling sequel to The Sorrow Hand. A contemporary western thriller. Set in 1968, Nick Drake is a troubled Vietnam War veteran seeking redemption as a game warden in a quiet land. But when a fighter pilot from a nearby Air Force base mysteriously plummets onto one of his refuges, he is plunged into a deadly showdown with the military. A vexing mystery involving multiple murders ensues, and Nick must turn to the old ways of his Paiute neighbors to hunt for a vicious killer and bring justice to the pitiless high desert.Read as a standalone or as part of the series.Award-winning author Dwight Holing draws on his deeply rooted connection to the American West and understanding of the natural world to create a masterful story. With memorable characters and prose that crackles like the unforgiving setting, the suspense builds and drives The Pity Heart to a climax as powerful as a force of nature.Here's what readers are saying: ★★★★★ If you love C.J. Box's Joe Pickett, you'll love Nick Drake. ★★★★★ Once I started reading The Pity Heart, I couldn't stop. ★★★★★ Beautifully written and pulls you right in. ★★★★★ Vivid, realistic and engaging. ★★★★★ Nick Drake is the Real Deal. ★★★★★ Love the emphasis on Native American folklore and mysticism.