Summary
Carl Steadman seeks help from Joshua, saying that a woman named Desiree has ruined his entire life. Joshua Dawson, minister and director of the local Youth Center, acknowledges his need to talk to someone. Carl then confides that Desiree is a demon-possessed shapeshifter who seduces men and makes them lose everything. He asks for Joshua’s help to stop Desiree from doing this to more men. This request turns out to be Carl’s dying wish as he suddenly shoots himself right in front of Joshua’s eyes. Full of guilt for not realizing that the man who needed his help was so much in despair, he finds strength in his father, a pastor, and asks for guidance in his mission to meet Desiree to find out the truth about Carl’s story. Upon meeting Desiree, Joshua’s faith is put to the test when she seduces him and starts to infiltrate his life.
Review
The Gatekeeper is a supernatural horror thriller by Vanderbilt Brabson III. The prologue instantly pulled me in with its first-person narrative; it seemed like a real testimony from a person who has seen the evil works of a satanic priestess, so I was full of curiosity. The story reminded me so much of my youth days when Linda Blair was the queen of horror because of her portrayal in The Exorcist. I was getting the same exact vibes as I read the book.
I like the characters and the setting, and I love the storyline. As a Christian Catholic, I appreciate how the author wrote something to remind people that there is no evil stronger than God, and that prayers and faith are the most powerful weapons to battle evil.
I’m giving this book 5 out of 5 stars. It gave me chills and despite the contemporary setting, it brought me the kind of emotional aura that only horror classics can give. I recommend this to ALL mature readers who want the same reading experience that I had, and I really wish I could see this modern-day demon possession story in the big screen.
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