D I Russell

Outside D I Russell

Don't let her in.

Mixing with others never came as naturally as mixing paint to artist Samara. Troubles with classmates and family leave her alone, trapped in her struggling mind. Only the girl with dark hair understands. A spectre, watching from afar but creeping closer with every brushstroke, determined to keep Samara all to herself. As the boundary between life and art blurs, Samara knows she must finish her painting before it consumes her.

But will the finished piece keep the girl outside at bay? Or destroy everything Samara desires?

Come to the art show with Outside, the first of the Mind Terrors series by Shadows Award finalist D. I. Russell.


A thriller of obsession, confession, and the agony of art.




What readers are saying about D. I. Russell:

An imaginative and thoughtfully written novel loaded with clever ideas and a sly sense of humour. Horror DNA on Entertaining Demons.


A tricky balancing act that he pulls off with panache. Shroud Magazine on Samhane.


The cast is tragic, flawed, and highly believeable. Bizarre Book Review on Mother's Boys.