2024 International NYC BIG BOOK AWARD for Horror! 

Finalist in 2024 American Legacy Book Awards.

Reader Views said: "This is high-functioning fiction, not designed for those who just want a quick, light read. JZ Murdock's "Death of Heaven" lured me in with a sense of poignancy as childhood friends James and Jimmy played treasure hunters in the suburban yard. It seemed like such a sweet tale. Until I turned the page and discovered abject horror. This novel is unrelentingly unique, defying the norms of the classic horror genre. JZ Murdock doesn't think outside the box: he IS outside the box. Expect nothing "normal" here."

In a world shaded by their shared traumatic past, two broken boys navigate the harrowing journey in adulthood to find distance from their shared nightmare. One rises to covert greatness, teetering on the brink of destruction, while the other battles his own demons in a relentless struggle for survival. When fate reunites them, they must confront an unimaginable horror that shatters their understanding of reality itself—dark forces that have forever overshadowed the entire world. But now, an even more frightening one looms on the horizon. Will their bond be strong enough to face the macabre truth that threatens to engulf us all? Dive into a tale where nightmares intertwine with the fabric of existence, and discover what it truly means to confront the unthinkable.

Author and reviewer Michael Brookes said:
"The book starts well and has a 'Books of Blood' [Clive Barker] vibe which really works well. It's in these tales that the author's writing ability shines. He demonstrates a lovely turn of phrase and some of the writing is almost poetic in its beauty."

British book Reviewer Lynn Worton said:
"JZ Murdock has written a horror story that had me completely transfixed! I'm intrigued as to what he is working on next! Although horror is not one my favorite genres, I recommend this book to those who do love it."