A dark family secret—A town that doesn’t exist on any map—and a drug that will unleash an apocalyptic, transformational horror on the world.
 
Ryder Ashling’s world is turning upside down. He’s lost his job, wife, home, and now he’s doubting his sanity. Behind his descent are horrific nightmares so vivid that they follow him into the waking world. When he discovers his neighbor has been documenting his nightmares with scientific precision and leaving him vials of a drug called Summoner of Sleep, things get weirder.
 
His neighbor disappears and Ryder follows his trail to Marble Woods, a town erased from all maps after a historical atrocity. Now it’s whispered to be the home of marble-skinned demons, as well as the source of the plants used to manufacture Summoner of Sleep.
 
It's here in Marble Woods that Ryder will come face to face with the darkest of family secrets and be forced to make a decision that will change the fate of the world.
 
Rich in magic and occultism, fractured characters, and a taste of mystery, Summoner of Sleep is a fast paced, thrill-ride bursting with psychological terror.
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Praise for Summoner of Sleep

"Dear reader I urge you to take a wild ride with A.I Winters' new novel. 'Summoner of Sleep' is one hell of a horror novel, written in such a captivating style, that guarantees you will lose sleep while trying desperately to reach the fantastic finale...The author managed to create a suspenseful, well-written, bone-chilling tale that will stay with you for quite some time after reading it."
-Pan Book Reviews

"A.I. Winters is the new Stephen King. Her book is mesmerizing. I loved every page. Hold on to the edge of your seat, Summoner of Sleep, is one wild but amazing ride of a lifetime."
-Urban Book Reviews

"The story sucks you in like a tornado and whips you around with increasing speed and intensity, becoming more terrifying, more vivid, and more complex with each chapter...I think anyone who enjoys reading horror, fantasy, science fiction and the like would enjoy this book, whether an uninitiated teenager trying out horror for the first time, or a long-time Stephen King veteran."
-Liz Stillwaggon Swan, PhD, Contributing Writer for Psychology Today magazine


"Summoner of Sleep is a fascinating and thought-provoking dive into the all-too-familiar world of tampering with human genetics and the consequences of power and control. Winters successfully diverges from her well-loved YA fantasy series into a whole new genre that captivates and entertains. 
—Christie Stratos, Author of Anatomy of a Darkened Heart


“A genuinely scary and disturbing treat akin to a modern-day
H.P. Lovecraft story on speed.”
-Simon Paul Woodward, Author of Wearing Shadows

"I read this book in three days, couldn’t put it down. This author has an amazing imagination. Can’t wait for the next book."
-Amazon Review

"Wow. This is one crazy ride...I recommend this book if you love monster stories that probe the deeper reasons that drive us to do the unthinkable. It will keep you up and keep you thinking."
-Nicole Sallak Anderson, Author of Origins


"Superior character and world building that will have you hooked from the very first page...Winter's is a true asset to the Fantasy and Horror genres alike, and merges the two with expert precision."
-Dylan Butcher, Author of Eyes of Sleeping Children

"The creepy visuals of the monsters are something that will stick with me for a long time...If you enjoy shows like The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and Lovecraft County, this is the book for you. There are cliffhangers and twists and turns in nearly every chapter. It has the dark fantasy of Pans Labyrinth, the small town feel of Roswell, and the twisted sensibility of American Horror Story. Although we've seen movies and books in this genre before, I found this story to be one of a kind."
-Shannon Dee, Writer & Director for the Award-Winning Series, Not From Around Here


"This book is spellbinding...It reminds me of a mix of Nightmare on Elm Street meets Constantine...At one point, I looked up at the clock, just past 2 am, in a flash the situation reminded me of watching a scary movie at dusk...Chills!"
-Dennis D. Montoya, Author of Over the Dragonwall

"I often got feels from Prince of Darkness from John Carpenter...And just when you think things can't get any weirder or worse, there's some new slimy thing to step in. If you're looking for something unsettling, this definitely ticks the box."
-J.D. Estrada, Author of Rhymes from the Wicked Nursery

"Winters does a great job writing three-dimensional characters and great descriptions...The story is engaging and had me keep turning the virtual pages. Definitely worth checking out!"
-Elizabeth Suggs, Creator of Editing Mee and Co-Owner of Collective Tales Publishing
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