It’s always gratifying when a story you’ve lived with, wrestled over, and finally released into the wild finds a reader who gets it. That happened recently with a new review of Death of Heaven from Keana Sackett-Moomey at Readers’ Favorite, who honored the book with a glowing 5-star rating.
Keana writes:
“JZ Murdock's Death of Heaven is an exciting combination of science fiction, mainstream horror, cosmic mysticism, and unique storytelling... It is nearly impossible to put the book down due to its pulsating action and tension, vivid characters withstanding trauma, and sensational feats of imagination.”
That kind of response hits home—especially for a book like Death of Heaven, which never set out to be easy. The story follows two childhood friends, Jimmy and James, whose lives splinter after a traumatic event. One becomes a protector, serving his country in Special Ops. The other spirals inward, battling darkness that may not be entirely his own. Their reunion isn’t just a personal reckoning—it becomes a journey into the foundations of existence, faith, and fate itself.
Told across interwoven narratives and short stories, Death of Heaven explores the terrifying origins of humanity and the forces that may lie behind the curtain of our shared reality. Readers of Dead Silence and The Luminous Dead will feel at home in this chilling universe—but no one gets out unscathed.
“Murdock skillfully crafts an immersive world that blurs the lines between philosophical intrigue and sheer terror,” the review continues. “He explores topics like religion, human nature, and the concept of right and wrong in a shocking, realistic, and imaginative way.”
I wrote this book not just to entertain (though I hope it does), but to dig into uncomfortable truths:
- What if what we call “God” isn’t what we think it is?
- What if we’re not ready to know?
- If we were—would we survive it?
What if our history as a species is built on falsehoods—so far beyond anything we ever imagined—that the truth would drive us mad, tear the fabric of our reality, and force us to confront powers older than time itself… watching, waiting, and wishing to return?
- What if those forces had enemies—greater powers even they feared... and hid from?
- And what if those greater forces, one day… arrived?
Read the full review here:
📖 Readers’ Favorite Review – Death of Heaven
And if you’ve already taken the journey—thank you. Please share with others and I’d love to hear what you saw on the way down.
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