FAQ: The Presence by Christine Lewis - A Haunting Debut Novel
Summary
The Presence is Christine Lewis's debut novel that blends supernatural suspense with emotional depth, exploring themes of trauma, healing, and the power of love through a chilling story set in a small mountain town haunted by an ancient evil.
What is The Presence about?
The Presence is a supernatural thriller about a love story between newlyweds Ruth and Andy that unravels into a terrifying mystery as an ancient force begins feeding on a small town’s silence and sorrow, forcing the town to confront its buried past.
Who is the author of The Presence?
Christine Lewis, who holds a Ph.D. in education and has authored several nonfiction books in gifted education and leadership development, wrote The Presence as her debut novel based on a forgotten manuscript she rediscovered.
What are the main themes explored in the novel?
The novel explores themes including The Unseen Battle (a forgotten evil returning), Childhood Wounds (how past pain haunts and protects), and Spiritual Resilience (courage to face the impossible), along with trauma, healing, hope, and the lasting power of love.
Where does the story take place?
The story is set in the quiet mountain town of Aurora, where time seems to stand still and an ancient force begins to stir, creating an eerie and atmospheric setting.
What type of readers would enjoy this book?
Readers who enjoy rich, emotional horror stories grounded in psychological truth, with intertwining character journeys of love and loss, eerie atmospheric settings, and supernatural antagonists that are both terrifying and symbolic.
What makes this novel unique compared to other supernatural thrillers?
It blends suspense with tenderness, combines supernatural elements with deeply human emotional insight, and focuses on themes of redemption and the power of love even in the face of horror, making it more than just a typical thriller.
When was The Presence announced or published?
The press release announcing The Presence was dated August 22, 2025, indicating the novel’s debut around that time.
What can readers expect to find inside the book?
Readers will find a rich emotional horror story, intertwining character journeys, eerie atmospheric settings with moments of warmth, and a supernatural antagonist that is both terrifying and symbolic, all presented with powerful prose and emotional insight.
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