The Grinning One: A novella of magic and Faustian deals. - Paperback

by Edmund de Wight (Author)

Jonathan Pettigrew, a Vegas magician whose career has taken a dive after the accidental death of his assistant. Things turn dark when he discovers a devil in a small Mexican town. He will travel far to gain true power, even at the cost of his soul. The Grinning One is an ancient demon, worshiped as a deity by some and feared universally by all. It is released into the world and the magician must learn how to control the evil one or die with the rest of humanity. Jonathan strives against other magicians and the demon in search of power, love and the meaning of his life. A novella of magic, horror and Faustian deals. An exciting romp into the dark side.

Author Biography

Some say Edmund de Wight was found wandering the desert as a baby, others say his mother won him playing craps, yet others say that aliens were spotted near Vegas on the night he was brought into the world. Draw your own conclusions. Edmund has always had a thirst to learn new things. He's pursued such diverse careers as a carnival barker, a cryptologist and linguist in military intelligence, a computer technician and bartender. He's traveled the world and managed to see the entire USA with the exception of two states. Equally intrigued by science, religion, and mysticism Ed brings a wide worldview to his writing. For hobbies Ed has undertaken pursuits as varied as wood carving, archery and sword fighting and of course, never ending efforts at home remodeling. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ed writes stories that are often dark in nature and that can be classified as either Horror, Fantasy or Thriller depending on the tale. He is currently working on his Sci-Fi Spacefarer universe which will be high tech action adventure. Ed also writes non-fiction under a different name.