Thriller

Dagger's Draw

Dagger's Draw

by AJ Parnell

by AJ Parnell

332 pages

Published Oct 2025

ISBN 979-8271109782

$12.99

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About This Book

About This Book

When 7-year-old Ben Calhoun sneaks into Dagger’s Draw cemetery with his best friend Lacy Seacrest, the harmless mischief in the moonlit graveyard turns deadly when they provoke an enraged spirit. Saved by his grandfather Edmund, Ben is left with trauma that follows him into adulthood. Lacy, hiding during the attack, disappears into the night, leaving their friendship shattered.
Years later, Ben, now a determined journalism student, takes on an investigation involving deadly attacks on the homeless. His efforts lead him back to Dagger’s Draw, a cursed small town steeped in dark secrets and bloodstained history. Joining his field trip group led by Professor Yancey, Ben discovers he’s pitted against a smug rival, mysterious allies, and long-buried horrors that refuse to stay silent.

Perfect for readers who love:

Atmospheric gothic horror and haunted small towns

Chilling supernatural mysteries and graveyard myths

Investigative, journalist-driven plots

Deeply layered psychological trauma and emotional weight

Complex, fractured childhood friendships

Fast-paced, high-drama suspense

What Readers are Saying

Reviews & Praise

Reviews & Praise

  • “This book keeps you captivated. It was so hard at the end. I thought is was the one character behind it, but I keep second guessing. Just wait till you get to the end. So well written, a definite must read."

    — M. Neal - Amazon

  • “This book pulled me in right away with the creepy atmosphere and the opening scene in the cemetery. It felt super cinematic and unsettling but in the best way. I like how the story mixes mystery and horror especially with the legend of the wraith and how Ben’s past in Dagger’s Draw slowly starts coming back to haunt him. I love the small town mysteries with a little supernatural element to them!"

    — kjwave - Amazon

  • “Well, it took a few chapters before this book hooked me, but when it did I literally could not put it down! Dagger’s Draw was a hauntingly gripping read that kept me on my toes. The main character, Ben, was very relatable and his character growth was so fun to experience! I also loved his relationship with his best friend, Darren. While it was fast paced, I enjoyed every second and never felt a lack of detail."

    — Lizdaball - Amazon

  • “This book keeps you captivated. It was so hard at the end. I thought is was the one character behind it, but I keep second guessing. Just wait till you get to the end. So well written, a definite must read."

    — M. Neal - Amazon

  • “This book pulled me in right away with the creepy atmosphere and the opening scene in the cemetery. It felt super cinematic and unsettling but in the best way. I like how the story mixes mystery and horror especially with the legend of the wraith and how Ben’s past in Dagger’s Draw slowly starts coming back to haunt him. I love the small town mysteries with a little supernatural element to them!"

    — kjwave - Amazon

  • “Well, it took a few chapters before this book hooked me, but when it did I literally could not put it down! Dagger’s Draw was a hauntingly gripping read that kept me on my toes. The main character, Ben, was very relatable and his character growth was so fun to experience! I also loved his relationship with his best friend, Darren. While it was fast paced, I enjoyed every second and never felt a lack of detail."

    — Lizdaball - Amazon

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