Reviewed by Keana Sackett-Moomey for Readers' Favorite

Death of Heaven by JZ Murdock chronicles the lives of two childhood friends, Jimmy and James, who undergo a traumatic encounter that profoundly impacts their lives in different ways. As an adult, Jimmy dedicates his life to serving his country in the Air Force and the Special Ops eventually. But James's life takes a strange and twisted turn as he struggles to battle his inner demons and repair his shattered identity. Years later, when they reunite in adulthood, both men hope to heal old wounds and find the closure they desperately seek. Instead, their reunion hurls them down a frightening path, told throughout multiple short stories, that depict the origin of humanity, God, and life itself. As Jimmy and James confront the dark and startling truths that await them, their journey gradually transforms into a quest that will cause them to challenge their entire reality and humanity's future.

JZ Murdock's Death of Heaven is an exciting combination of science fiction, mainstream horror, cosmic mysticism, and unique storytelling. It will take readers on an epic journey hurtling toward jaw-dropping revelations and thought-provoking conclusions. This captivating tale is akin to Dead Silence and The Luminous Dead, and is guaranteed to charm phobophiles from the get-go! 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. Murdock skillfully crafts an immersive world that blurs the lines between philosophical intrigue and sheer terror. He explores topics like religion, human nature, and the concept of right and wrong in a shocking, realistic, and imaginative way. I highly recommend Death of Heaven to horror enthusiasts.