When the Pieces Fall

Somerton Police Captain Ed Freemen thought he had seen his last demon when he left Lake Hope, but evil has unfinished business with him.

When Ed answers a call about a body in a field, he expects another routine case—until the “victim” is found alive, his mangled body impossibly tied to a gruesome farm accident. And watching from the crowd is Ed’s old mentor…who died six months ago.

More bodies turn up, each death more cryptic than the last. This isn’t just a murder spree. It’s a supernatural conspiracy, a diabolical game of chess, with Ed as the king piece under siege. A powerful entity hell-bent on revenge is backing him into a corner, twisting reality until it splinters.

But how can Ed convince anyone that sinister forces are behind all this when even his wife thinks he’s losing his grip?

Checkmate is coming. And if Ed loses, it will cost him everything—including his immortal soul.

In the thrilling sequel to When the Lantern Swings, retired FBI Agent Allen T. Grimes delivers another gripping tale of psychological terror, blending supernatural horror, gritty crime fiction, and mind-bending suspense. Perfect for fans of paranormal thrillers, demonic mysteries, and dark police procedurals, When the Pieces Fall plunges readers into a nightmarish game where every move could mean death. This atmospheric thriller will keep you turning pages late into the night.