# Curse of the Reaper - Paperback

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by **Brian McAuley** (Author)

**_Scream_** **meets _The Shining_ in this page-turning horror tale about an aging actor haunted by the slasher movie villain he brought to life.**

Decades after playing the titular killer in the 80s horror franchise _Night of the Reaper_, Howard Browning has been reduced to signing autographs for his dwindling fanbase at genre conventions. When the studio announces a series reboot, the aging thespian is crushed to learn he's being replaced in the iconic role by heartthrob Trevor Mane, a former sitcom child-star who's fresh out of rehab. Trevor is determined to stay sober and revamp his image while Howard refuses to let go of the character he created, setting the stage for a cross-generational clash over the soul of a monster. But as Howard fights to reclaim his legacy, the sinister alter ego consumes his unraveling mind, pushing him to the brink of violence. Is the method actor succumbing to madness or has the devilish Reaper taken on a life of its own?

In his razor-sharp debut novel, film and television writer Brian McAuley melds wicked suspense with dark humor and heart. _Curse of the Reaper_ is a tightly plotted thriller that walks the tightrope between the psychological and the supernatural, while characters struggling with addiction and identity bring to light the harrowing cost of Hollywood fame.

### Author Biography

**Brian McAuley**'s debut novel, _Curse of the Reaper_, was named one of the Best Horror Books of 2022 by _Esquire_. His holiday slasher novella, _Candy Cain Kills_, earned praise from _Kirkus Reviews_ for its "sublimely drawn characters," some of whom survived for the sequel, _Candy Cain Kills Again: The Second Slaying_. His next novel, _Breathe In, Bleed Out_, is out now from Poisoned Pen Press. As a WGA screenwriter, Brian has written everything from family sitcoms (_Fuller House_) to horror films (_Dismissed_). He teaches as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Screenwriting at ASU's Sidney Poitier New American Film School. Connect with him on social media @BrianMcWriter.

**Number of Pages:** 336

**Dimensions:** 1 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN

**Publication Date:** October 28, 2025

## Details

- **Price:** 25.0 GBP
- **Vendor:** BooksCloud
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books, Fiction, Horror, Noir, Price Written on Book, Supernatural, Thrillers

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