Death of Heaven

Death of Heaven – Winner of the 2024 New York City Big Book Award for Horror & Finalist in the 2024 American Legacy Book Awards.

JZ Murdock’s Death of Heaven is a mind-bending descent into horror, where childhood innocence collides with the unimaginable. When lifelong friends James and Jimmy reunite as adults, they find themselves entangled in a terrifying revelation that will forever change them—and the world itself.

Blending the eerie grandeur of Lovecraftian horror with philosophical depth, Murdock crafts a story that defies conventions. This epic novel unfolds like a haunted labyrinth, weaving disturbing visions, existential dread, and chilling cosmic terror into a uniquely unsettling experience.

Described as “unrelentingly unique” and “high-functioning fiction” (Reader Views), Death of Heaven refuses to be a simple read. Instead, it demands exploration, rewarding those who embrace its darkness with a story that is as haunting as it is thought-provoking.

If you crave horror that transcends the ordinary, this novel will take you beyond the boundaries of reality—into something far more disturbing.

"The book has a 'Books of Blood' vibe... the author's writing ability shines with a lovely turn of phrase that is almost poetic in its beauty." — Michael Brookes
"JZ Murdock has written a horror story that had me completely transfixed!" — Lynn Worton