The Curse of Fearful Rock

The Complete Battles of Sergeant "Bible" Jaeger Against the Forces of Darkness

By: Manly Wade Wellman

Narrated by: Allen Grunerud

Length: 3 hrs and 46 mins

Publisher's summary

Winner of the World Fantasy, Edgar Allan Poe, Ellery Queen, Locus and British Fantasy Awards, Manly Wade Wellman is considered one of the greatest fantasy writers who ever lived and is one of the creators of the great Weird Tales tradition.

An eerie tale of the American Civil War, and the uncanny evil being who called himself Persil Mandifer, and his lovely daughter, Enid, a tale of dark powers and weird happenings. The year is 1862, the place the Deep South. Enid Mandifer has been sent hypnotized by her stepfather, Persil Mandifer, to be a sacrifice to the Nameless One, a demonic presence who haunts an ancient house under the shadow of a natural pillar called Fearful Rock. Kane Lanark, a Lieutenant in the Union cavalry, who has been ordered to scout for Quantrill's infamous raiders, discovers Enid in a half-dazed condition on the trail to Fearful Rock. Kane is puzzled and repelled when he learns of her stepfather's strange worship.

Sergeant Jager, a religious fanatic known as "Bible" Jager to the other soldiers in their troop, and Kane's assistant, finds a horned image in the cellar of the house at Fearful Rock and destroys it, earning Persil Mandifer's undying hatred and his curse. After the Civil war, cosmic forces reunite all four at the foot of Fearful Rock, where the dead rise and events reach an eerie, shattering climax.

In the sequel, Coven, set several years later, Cole Wickett, a former Southern officer, who has lost everything in the war and become a tramp, drifts toward a small community he has heard of called now called Welcome Rock, where a minister named Jager preaches to all who seek refuge. There Wickett and Jager battle a coven of evil witches pledged to the devil, and find themselves opposed to dark beings wielding unimaginable powers. Forces only the spells from a strange book called "Long Lost Friend" can possibly defeat. If Wickett and Jager can survive long enough to use it.

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Great story!

This was a great story told by a great narrator. I am not surprised it won so many awards. This was a very enjoyable read I have never read a horror set in the Civil War before which true Satan worshiper and the author alludes to it being a true story. The plot was original the narrator was awesome the read was great!

This would Beguile Joesy Wales

Well, I reckon I've just finished listenin' to a tale that'd make even the fiercest outlaw pause and ponder. The audiobook, "The Curse of Fearful Rock: The Complete Battles of Sergeant 'Bible' Jaeger Against the Forces of Darkness" by Manly Wade Wellman, narrated by Allen Grunerud, is a wild ride through the shadows of the American Civil War, with a side dish of supernatural evil that'd make a man's blood run cold.

Now, let me tell ya, this ain't your ordinary yarn about the war between the North and the South. This here's a tale of dark powers, strange happenin's, and a whole mess of eerie goings-on that'll make the hair on your neck stand up straighter than a sentry at attention. The year's 1862, and the Deep South's the setting, where a hypnotized gal named Enid Mandifer finds herself tangled in the clutches of Persil Mandifer, a man who's got more deviltry in him than a rattlesnake's got venom.

Enter Kane Lanark, a Union cavalry Lieutenant with a nose for trouble. He stumbles upon Enid, half-dazed and trail-weary, headin' towards the ominous Fearful Rock. But that ain't all, partner. There's Sergeant Jager, a religious zealot known as "Bible" Jager to his compadres, and Kane's right-hand man. These two fellas stumble onto some dark doin's, with a horned image and a whole heap of cursed business that'd make the devil himself look twice.

Now, let me tell ya, the sequel ain't no walk in the park either. "Coven" takes us a few years down the road, with Cole Wickett, a former Southern officer turned tramp, headin' into a town called Welcome Rock. But there ain't no welcome mat laid out for him, 'cause there's a preacher named Jager battlin' against wicked witches and dark forces that'd give a grizzly bear a run for its money. They're wieldin' powers that'd give nightmares a case of the shivers, and the only thing standin' between 'em and a whole lotta chaos is a book called "Long Lost Friend." If Cole and Jager can live long enough to use it, that is.

*Spits* Now, I gotta say, this audiobook's a spellbinder, a true page-turner for the ears. It's got more twists and turns than a backwoods trail, and the narrator, Allen Grunerud, he's got a voice that's as smooth as a moonlit river and as gritty as sandpaper. It's got the kind of macabre and horror that'd make the Devil himself take a step back, and I reckon it's got more spine-tinglin' suspense than a standoff at high noon.

And listen here, folks, this audiobook's got more punch than a Texas tornado, and it's got a grip on your senses tighter than a gambler's grip on his last silver dollar. So, if you're lookin' for a tale that'll make your heart race and your hair stand on end, "The Curse of Fearful Rock" is the one to put in your saddlebag. And let me tell ya, it's got more kick than a mule with a burr under its saddle. This here's one for the ages, partner, and if you're lookin' to get beguiled, well, just take a listen to the mesmerizin' words of Manly Wade Wellman and the voice of Allen Grunerud. You won't be disappointed, I guarantee ya that.

Shivers down my spine!

I am insanely impressed with the quality of these stories. Please ignore the fact that it has very little reviews. This book is a masterpiece and is a must have for every horror lover out there. A++

Interesting

This was quite an interesting little tale. I can say I had never heard a story quite like this before.
Good narrating and an interesting storyline, you can't go wrong.

Impressive

This book was very unique and masterfully written. The stories are impressive and different from anything else I have heard or read about the Civil War Era. The stories are unique and well written, and the narrative brings it home. This is my honest review that I am leaving here voluntarily.

Interesting Premise but Lackluster Execution

I received this book for free. I am voluntarily leaving this review and all opinions expressed herein are mine.

I don't like leaving negative reviews but, while I liked the premise of this story, I found the execution to be dry, lifeless and less than thrilling.

The narrator did a good job.