Long before this group, who have to abandon their vehicle and travel through the woods on foot, ever reach Little Heaven, the religious settlement, they are unsettled by strange and disturbing events in the woods where they camp for the night.

The setting: an isolated backwoods compound where the work of a cult leader ends up heightening the fear factor of his flock, especially when relating to their children. LITTLE HEAVEN (Gallery Books) tells the tale of a trio of renegades who unite to fight evil which comes in many different shapes and forms.I wanted to like Little Heaven so much, not only because it sounded so intriguing but also because I am a fan of Cutter’s The Troop. If you are intrigued by SFF books about cults, I recommend False Hearts by Laura Lam – there are actually elements from your comment about your parents that remind me of that book. Cutter (The Deep) portrays three very damaged people trying to do good in this disturbing tale, which is elevated by illustrations by Adam Gorham.

The combination of the religious cult aspect with the supernatural forces at work made for a compelling tale. Strange figures in the woods, the Black Rock that is far too desolate and spooky to be normal, and children disappearing into the night are all frequent occurrences at Little Heaven. He's especially good at detailing insects and critters in a way that keeps my skin crawling for days after putting down one of his novels. I've been asked to set this up by The Powers That Be, and I'm more than happy to, although I can't really say much about myself seeing as Nick Cutter doesn't exactly exist—he's a pen name.

If you are curious as to what the story of Jonestown would be like if it had been mashed together with Stephen King's "IT", then absolutely check this book out.