LOW MAN
by T.J. Vargo

Robbed at gunpoint while working the nightshift at a convenience store, Benny Assissi takes stock of his life. His good-paying factory job is gone—outsourced overseas. His wife sits in a hospital emergency room with his dying son. And
there’s a gun under the counter, one he never saw until now.

Determined to gain control over his life, he grabs the gun and runs after the thief. One bullet later, he finds out how precious life is and how far he must go to keep it, even if it means walking straight through Hell.

In the fog of death, he discovers that life isn’t about what you have, but how much you love—and how far you’ll go to see your love again.

PRAISE FOR VARGO AND LOW MAN:

“King and Koontz may be the masters, but T.J. Vargo isn’t far behind. A bitter man’s Purgatory turns into a race against the clock to save the one he loves. Complete with the scariest of demons that will, no doubt, invade your dreams at night, I found myself wanting to read the last page halfway through the book—something I haven’t done in years. The suspense was overwhelming. Low Man will definitely keep you coming back for more of Vargo’s chilling work. Brilliant.”

—Stacy Dittrich, author The Devil’s Closet and Mary Jane’s Grave

"... An enlightening and frightening story of reflection and redemption. Benny must literally go through Hell in order to save his son and his own soul. Low Man is reminiscent of the early works of Stephen King, delivering a tale that is both horrifying and captivating. Author Tim Vargo takes readers down a seriously dark path, drawing shadows around us with a terrifying vision of the afterlife."

—Christine Filipak, Dark Realms Magazine

"There's only so much a man can take before going over the edge. "Low Man" tells of Benny Assissi and his breaking point. His career outsourced, his son near death, and robbed at his temp job at a convenience store, he finds a gun and goes after the man who robbed him. His adventure in pursuit is not what it seems as Benny learns much about himself and life in the process. Low Man is a riveting and philosophical thriller, a strong pick for fiction readers."

—Midwest Book Review

"Low Man is an artfully executed love letter, mythological and well-written; it’s a character-driven tour-de-force filled with rich and touching characterizatios... an enjoyable and, strangely enough, uplifting read. In the end, Vargo ultimately delivers the goods in this creepy tale about the transcendent power of love."

—Paul Stotts, Blood of the Muse Reviews

"Low Man is a story about one man willing to travel the darkest paths of Hell in order to keep the ones he loves alive. It is told with an amazing sense of reality, with characters that are so vivid that they could be your next door neighbours or the shifty men you see standing in dark alleys. T.J. Vargo is a skilful writer that brings his characters emotions alive on the pages. Low Man is a fast-paced story that keeps the reader intrigued and the pages turning. I found myself completely ensnared and unable to stop reading until the conclusion."

—Book Zombie Reviews

"Vargo writes some of the most vividly detailed scenes I've read in years. The characters are as real as anyone you'll meet on the street (and a few you'll hope you never meet.) Fans of dark fantasy and suspense should rejoice and welcome Vargo with open arms."

—Brandon Massey, author of Vicious and The Other Brother

“Vargo introduces the reader to tangible characters in the presence of ancient and impure evil. A must read, preferably during the day in a well-lit room.”

—T.M. Gray, author of Ghosts of Maine

“Vargo is a writer who’s not afraid to take chances, a writer who understands how to craft characters with whom a reader can relate, a writer to watch very, very carefully.”

—Brian A. Hopkins, Bram Stoker Award-Winning Author

"Vargo is a voice with a certain place in the future of horror.”

—David Whitman, author of Deadfellas

"Low Man marks the arrival of a new horror talent. With a refreshingly different story and chock full of great characters, this is one fun read!"

—Nate Kenyon, author of Bloodstone and The Reach

Visit the author's site at tjvargo.com