Alec Hepburn

Stand Against The Dark Alec Hepburn

The sleepy village of Ivyford nestles deep in the Devonshire countryside. Kevin Anderson, the local vet leads a quiet life with his wife and four month old son. As summer turns to autumn and sunny evenings draw in, Kevin disappears without a trace. He wakes to a horror that seems to have been created from his deepest fears. Cut off from his friends and family, he struggles to survive in a strange, yet horribly familiar world. Seventeen years later, Kevin's son, Danny is studying A levels at the local college. Danny has been diagnosed as autistic and his life is filled with everyday challenges and obstacles to overcome. With Christmas just around the corner, he befriends Rachel Annis, who will have a profound impact on his life. Strange shadows stalk the streets and the dead are returning from the grave. Life for Danny and the villagers of Ivyford is about to change. Something ancient and evil is stirring in the darkness.