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Devondale
It was always there. Thirty years ago, Carter Springer left behind Devondale, a sleepy neighborhood in Lexington, Kentucky, for a big-city life in Atlanta. But he didn't just leave behind his family-he also left behind his friends, a group the adults of the neighborhood once referred to as the Devondale Five. They were legends back then. They ran the neighborhood. They were inseparable.Until Carter abandoned them.It never left.He's long set aside the memories he and his friends made on those winding streets. But when Richie, another member of the Five, dies under mysterious circumstances, Carter knows he must return to Devondale and pay his respects.It's been waiting.Richie's death raises more than just questions for the old gang. It also raises a lot of ghosts, turning the sleepy neighborhood from Carter's memories into a nightmare. One he might never escape from.And now that he's back... it's hungry.Fans of Stephen King and Douglas Clegg will be on the edge of their seats for every moment of Mark Spears' thrilling debut horror novel, Devondale.
Published: May 24, 2017
Pages: 316
ISBN: 9781546797975
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Carla B.
Feb 8, 2026
Devondale isn’t just a town—it’s a nightmare waiting to unfold. The story follows a man who stumbles upon a seemingly ordinary town, only to realize that something is deeply, horribly wrong. The deeper he digs, the darker things become, and soon, he’s caught in a twisted web of horror that feels inescapable.
Mark Spears doesn’t just tell a horror story; he creates an experience. The atmosphere is suffocating, the imagery is disturbing, and there’s an eerie sense of dread woven into every page. This isn’t your typical ghost story or slasher horror—this is psychological, grotesque, and deeply unsettling. It’s the kind of book that makes you second-guess that quiet little town you drive through on a road trip.
If you’re a fan of horror that leans into the disturbing and bizarre, Devondale will absolutely deliver. It’s unsettling in all the right ways.
Steve Rausch’s performance nails the eerie, creeping horror of this story. His voice adds a layer of unease that makes the tension even stronger. It’s not just about what’s being said—it’s about how he says it. The narration pulls you in, making you feel like you’re trapped in Devondale right along with the characters. If you’re an audiobook fan, this one’s definitely worth listening to.
If you’re a fan of authors like Thomas Ligotti or Clive Barker—those who blend psychological horror with deeply unsettling imagery—then Mark Spears is an author you’ll want to check out.
Devondale is a chilling, slow-burn horror that crawls into your brain and refuses to leave. It’s dark, disturbing, and absolutely worth the read.
Mark Spears doesn’t just tell a horror story; he creates an experience. The atmosphere is suffocating, the imagery is disturbing, and there’s an eerie sense of dread woven into every page. This isn’t your typical ghost story or slasher horror—this is psychological, grotesque, and deeply unsettling. It’s the kind of book that makes you second-guess that quiet little town you drive through on a road trip.
If you’re a fan of horror that leans into the disturbing and bizarre, Devondale will absolutely deliver. It’s unsettling in all the right ways.
Steve Rausch’s performance nails the eerie, creeping horror of this story. His voice adds a layer of unease that makes the tension even stronger. It’s not just about what’s being said—it’s about how he says it. The narration pulls you in, making you feel like you’re trapped in Devondale right along with the characters. If you’re an audiobook fan, this one’s definitely worth listening to.
If you’re a fan of authors like Thomas Ligotti or Clive Barker—those who blend psychological horror with deeply unsettling imagery—then Mark Spears is an author you’ll want to check out.
Devondale is a chilling, slow-burn horror that crawls into your brain and refuses to leave. It’s dark, disturbing, and absolutely worth the read.