Books like December by Phil Rickman
The Abbey’s ancient stone walls are rumored to be cemented in blood, and on December 8, 1980, that legend comes alive during a recording session by the up‑and‑coming band The Philosopher’s Stone. A catastrophic event spirals the group into disbandment and the destruction of their tapes. Thirteen years later, the infamous Black Album resurfaces, prompting the scattered members to return to the Abbey, confront the supernatural legacy that once claimed them, and perform one last time under the night of their fateful night.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Phil Rickman
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