Sleeping Evil
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When instinct becomes a warning, ignoring it could cost everything.
Claire Lalich has learned to trust the feeling.
The persistent pressure that warns her when something is wrong. The certainty that danger is closer than anyone realizes.
When a violent incident in town collides with a growing sense of unease, Claire and her husband Clayton make a difficult decision: leave their old life behind and retreat to a secluded mountain valley prepared for emergencies they hoped would never come.
At first, it seems like an overreaction.
Then governments begin to shift. People vanish without explanation. Rumors of conflict spread across the globe. And when war erupts, the world changes faster than anyone imagined.
As society begins to fracture, Claire’s warnings grow impossible to ignore. The valley may be one of the last safe places left, but safety comes with a price. Every new arrival brings hope, secrets, and the possibility of betrayal.
With loyal K-9s, trusted friends, and a refuge hidden deep in the mountains, Claire and Clayton must decide who to trust, who to protect, and how far they’re willing to go to preserve what remains.
Because when the storm finally arrives, survival won’t be enough.
The First Warning is a gripping post-collapse survival thriller about family, preparedness, sacrifice, and the choices that define us when the world begins to fall apart.
Book One of Five in the Hidden Sleepers Series
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Praise for this book
As an avid thriller and paranormal romance reader, Sleeping Evil immediately gripped me with its eerie atmosphere. I absolutely loved how vividly the author builds tension from the very first page. The contrast between Claire's comforting home - filled with scents of pine sap and the eager yips of puppies - and the sudden, suffocating invasion of supernatural shadows is masterfully executed. The author excels at sensory storytelling, making you fell the literal chill in the room...Reading about Claire's sudden, unsettling premonitions triggers vivid memories. That primal instinct of an approaching threat perfectly mirrors the psychological tension West captures so well. If you enjoy atmospheric thrillers that blend real-world grit with haunting supernatural mysteries, this book is an excellent reminder to always trust your gut when the shadows start to shift. 5 STARS.
Character-driven adventure
Sleeping Evil: The First Warning is a suspenseful blend of supernatural mystery, survival fiction, and character-driven adventure. From the opening pages, the story creates a sense of unease that never fully disappears, keeping readers wondering what danger is approaching. One thing I liked most about this book was the atmosphere. The author does an excellent job of creating vivid settings through sensory details.
Overall, The First Warning is an intriguing start to what appears to be a larger series. Its strongest qualities are it atmosphere, likable characters, and growing sense of supernatural dread. I would recommend it to readers who enjoy survival fiction, paranormal suspense, and stories featuring capable characters facing an unknown danger.