The Hellbound Anthology
2 primary works
Book 1
Between Heaven and Hell lies the soul of a killer.
Award-winning author, David McCaffrey, brings you a serial killer like no other.
Obadiah Stark aka The Tally Man, is executed at ADX Absolom, his death sentence watched by the world's media, victim relatives and one investigative reporter, Joe O Connell.
Penning an account of Stark's personal history and subsequent crimes in the hope of determining what makes the sociopathic mind tick, Joe discovers inconsistencies which cause him to investigate Stark's execution.
While this is happening in the real world, Stark awakens to an afterlife where he has a wife and daughter bound to his childhood hometown. Following his natural predatory instinct, Obadiah proceeds to torment the town, committing multiple murders before being gunned down by the police. He awakens to find that everything has reset, with no one recalling his murderous spree.
A reality where he is forced to submit to emotions he has never experienced before... and with them, a poisonous dose of morality. What readers are saying about Hellbound
'I don't know really where to start with this one! It was so strange & weird, yet I totally mean that in the good way!'Anne Bonny Book Reviews
'For a thought-provoking, original serial killer thriller, you could do no better than Hellbound, which due to its social commentary reads more like a literary thriller than a bog standard serial killer read.'Ajoobacats - VINE VOICE
'I thoroughly enjoyed this story and can honestly say that I've read nothing comparable to it.'Benjamin E. Sawyer - author of The Familiar
'Would I recommend this book? A million times over I would, with bells on! Twisted, irresistible, powerfully addictive this is a must read for those of you who are drawn to the dark side!'crimebookjunkie.co.uk
'Prepare to be shocked, both emotionally and politically as McCaffrey's novel comes to its unexpected conclusion. This is a book which you must read.'Neal James - author of three Little Maids, Full Marks and Two Little Dicky Birds
'This is a remarkable novel, I don't say that lightly... If you're a fan of thought-provoking, psychologically thrilling stories, read this. I highly recommend it.'The Bookish Reader
'The ending is pure gold. I'd read it again tomorrow just for THAT!'Little Bookness Lane
'Obadiah Stark is an exceptionally brilliant, unforgettable evil and horrible character... I loved him!'Booklover Catlady
'This is one extraordinary book.'Mark Tilbury, author of The Abattoir of Dreams and The Liar's Promise
'A brilliant book.'Tony Millington, author of Unsilent Grief
'Very imaginative and there's a hint of Stephen King in there.'Karen Long, author of the Safe Word
'Hellbound' is on my top ten list of books I would read over and over again... the writing is outstanding.'Crime Book Club
'I rarely give 5* and this one deserves them for being so very different.'Misfits Farm; Top 1000 Amazon Reviewer
'Brilliant is a word that doesn't do this book justice.'Chris Tetreault-Bray, author of Acolyte and The Sowing Season
'Well written, compelling to read and has its moments of real tension.'Brian O'Gorman, author of Dawn of the Spiders, Day of the Spiders and The Final wish of Maggie Bosworth
Award-winning author, David McCaffrey, brings you a serial killer like no other.
Obadiah Stark aka The Tally Man, is executed at ADX Absolom, his death sentence watched by the world's media, victim relatives and one investigative reporter, Joe O Connell.
Penning an account of Stark's personal history and subsequent crimes in the hope of determining what makes the sociopathic mind tick, Joe discovers inconsistencies which cause him to investigate Stark's execution.
While this is happening in the real world, Stark awakens to an afterlife where he has a wife and daughter bound to his childhood hometown. Following his natural predatory instinct, Obadiah proceeds to torment the town, committing multiple murders before being gunned down by the police. He awakens to find that everything has reset, with no one recalling his murderous spree.
A reality where he is forced to submit to emotions he has never experienced before... and with them, a poisonous dose of morality. What readers are saying about Hellbound
'I don't know really where to start with this one! It was so strange & weird, yet I totally mean that in the good way!'Anne Bonny Book Reviews
'For a thought-provoking, original serial killer thriller, you could do no better than Hellbound, which due to its social commentary reads more like a literary thriller than a bog standard serial killer read.'Ajoobacats - VINE VOICE
'I thoroughly enjoyed this story and can honestly say that I've read nothing comparable to it.'Benjamin E. Sawyer - author of The Familiar
'Would I recommend this book? A million times over I would, with bells on! Twisted, irresistible, powerfully addictive this is a must read for those of you who are drawn to the dark side!'crimebookjunkie.co.uk
'Prepare to be shocked, both emotionally and politically as McCaffrey's novel comes to its unexpected conclusion. This is a book which you must read.'Neal James - author of three Little Maids, Full Marks and Two Little Dicky Birds
'This is a remarkable novel, I don't say that lightly... If you're a fan of thought-provoking, psychologically thrilling stories, read this. I highly recommend it.'The Bookish Reader
'The ending is pure gold. I'd read it again tomorrow just for THAT!'Little Bookness Lane
'Obadiah Stark is an exceptionally brilliant, unforgettable evil and horrible character... I loved him!'Booklover Catlady
'This is one extraordinary book.'Mark Tilbury, author of The Abattoir of Dreams and The Liar's Promise
'A brilliant book.'Tony Millington, author of Unsilent Grief
'Very imaginative and there's a hint of Stephen King in there.'Karen Long, author of the Safe Word
'Hellbound' is on my top ten list of books I would read over and over again... the writing is outstanding.'Crime Book Club
'I rarely give 5* and this one deserves them for being so very different.'Misfits Farm; Top 1000 Amazon Reviewer
'Brilliant is a word that doesn't do this book justice.'Chris Tetreault-Bray, author of Acolyte and The Sowing Season
'Well written, compelling to read and has its moments of real tension.'Brian O'Gorman, author of Dawn of the Spiders, Day of the Spiders and The Final wish of Maggie Bosworth
Book 3
A cult member is arrested at the scene of a brutal murder. She will only speak to former crime reporter, Joe O'Connell.
Joe's obsession with Obadiah Stark a.k.a The Tally Man cost him everything.
He is about to learn that Stark's message did not end with his death.
They believe in what The Tally Man stood for.
They believe in what The Tally Man did.
But he was one, and they are many.
Once they have you, they will never let you go...
Joe's obsession with Obadiah Stark a.k.a The Tally Man cost him everything.
He is about to learn that Stark's message did not end with his death.
They believe in what The Tally Man stood for.
They believe in what The Tally Man did.
But he was one, and they are many.
Once they have you, they will never let you go...