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Stewart Barclay is not convinced that he is mentally ill; much less a person who has attempted suicide. His body just doesn't show any sign of physical injury, miraculous for someone who is told that he has slashed his wrists. But despite his protests, Stewart is sent to a half-way house for the insane where he is confronted by dark, seemingly unnatural events that force him to distinguish what is reality from what is illusion. A mixture of science-fiction and psychological horror, The Arachne Experiment compels the reader to question his own psychological makeup. How can you be sure that you are completely sane? Critic Reviews: "With at least seventeen books stacked nice and neat on my table, I have to confess right here and now - I cheated! After reading the synopsis of this book, I was hooked. I had to read it. Yes, I know there were others before it, but I just could not make myself put this book down. I had to find out what happened to Stewart and just what the hell was going on. Amazing. I don't know how she does it, but S. Monique Craig manages to feed an addiction I never even knew I had! For that alone, Ms. Craig gets a gold star! … the plot is provocative and clever. The story is exceptionally intense…. Brilliant. The pace in the story is abrupt and bent. Matching the tale step-by-step, the momentum moves in directions that no reader is able to predict or prepare for. The atmosphere is charged with mania. The very air seems tainted with a sense of frenzied paranoia. Set in a vast estate at the top of a hill near the Chesapeake Bay, Craig conveys an image of deceiving beauty. While the house manages to inspire awe upon first glance, the actual details of the manor are misleading. You could close your eyes and see this house. The question is would you want to? Craig's style of writing is incisive and thorough… The characters are humorous and amusing, intelligent and expressive… Craig definitely has talent and her stories shine with individuality… This is definitely an author to watch!" BloodyMary Horror-Web.com Online Exclusive! Read a chapter from The Arachne Experiment! The Arachne Experiment ExcerptsPress Release: |
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"The Eye That Is Me" is a collection of previously unpublished writings that reflect the passion and energy of an endlessly evolving spirit. The book includes early works such as "Madness" and "American Pop," which are characteristic of Craig's beginnings as an angry teenager gripped by the dark worlds of punk, heavy metal and the Goth music scene. Craig's later works reflect the experience and maturity of one who has sought to uncover the keen understanding of the darker aspects of the soul. "Cemetery" and "Eleventh Hour" are examples of poetry written by a woman who is still angry and passionate, but with a greater appreciation of life's often confusing and complex characteristics. Online Exclusive! Read a chapter from The Eye That Is Me! The Eye That Is Me Excerpts |
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: S. Monique Craig holds a B.A. degree in journalism and media arts. She worked as a journalist for a few years before she decided to dedicate her life to writing fiction and poetry. She is also an accomplished artist and illustrator, and has spent many years working as a graphic artist and desktop publisher. She enjoys bodybuilding, martial arts and motorcycling. This is her first novel. Purchase the book:  
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Monica Crawford, better known as Nikki, is a passionate young woman whose com plicated life has transformed her into the biblical demon, Lilith, a half-woman/half-serpentine shape-shifter from Hell. Living in Washington, DC, Nikki and her recovering drug-addicted husband, Stefan, move to New Mexico where they hope to build a new and happy life. But their marriage soon falls apart, and Nikki is led into the dark underground world of exotic dancing and sadomasochism. Nikki’s life becomes even more complicated when a rattlesnake bites her after she tries to escape Max, a self-confessed serial killer and rapist. She returns to DC to work at The Babylon Nightclub, and soon discovers that her body is gradually changing, until she eventually transforms into the demon, Lilith. Meanwhile, Nikki’s best friend, Celia, another stripper at the Babylon, discovers that several of the club’s exotic dancers have been missing. Celia and Benjamin, a patron of the Babylon, convince Nikki that she is the key to solving the mystery of the missing women, even though they don’t know about her shape-shifting ability. Told from a first-person perspective, and illustrated, the plot becomes increasingly complex as we follow Nikki and her friends on their dark adventure of murder, deceit, and Nikki’s own self-destructive behavior. A mixture of fantasy, science fiction, and horror, The Maidens of Babylon is a tragic and doomed tale of one woman’s journey of self-discovery. Critic Reviews: "The plot is highly unlikely, completely erratic and utterly captivating. Craig's style of writing is intimate and straightforward. She writes as though she were talking to you over coffee or a drink… you find yourself completley engrossed. You have to finish it to the end. You must see how it all turns out and that is the power the book holds." BloodyMary Horror-Web.com Customer Reviews: "S. Monique Craig's first book, The Maidens of Babylon crackles with the brilliant intensity, power and insight that one usually expects from a highly seasoned writer of countless books. It is clear, that with her fine writing and her original, arresting fine illustrations, that she is on her way to successfully joining the ranks of a seasoned writer/illustrator." Dr. Glory Van Scott "A TALE OF SUPERNATURAL TERROR" This book is a passionate mixture of earthly fears and supernatural terror. S Monique Craig does an extraordinary job with her writing, drawing you right in with her tale of characters it makes you feel like you're right there with Nikki.
As Nikki's life undresses layer-by-layer right before your very eyes, she finds herself caught up in a dark adventure of murder and mystery. Illustrated by the author, this book was a pleasant surprise and can be read in one sitting. Sit back and enjoy.
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