Books like Running With the Demon by Terry Brooks
Terry Brooks revisits the mythic battleground of good versus evil in his novel *Running With the Demon*. Set in contemporary Hopewell, Illinois, the story unfolds over a blistering Fourth of July weekend during a prolonged steel strike. A demon, servant of the Void, arrives to exploit the community’s anger and pursue a dark agenda, while John Ross, a Knight of the Word who experiences prophetic dreams, races to avert catastrophe. The novel centers on a fourteen‑year‑old girl whose mysterious connection to both men places her at the heart of the conflict. Brooks weaves themes of family drama, the erosion of innocence, and national destiny into a narrative that bridges everyday life and epic fantasy. The result is a rich, richly detailed tale that challenges the reader’s perception of the genre.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Fantasy/Urban Fantasy
Authors: Terry Brooks
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