| By | Stephen J Willis |
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| ISBN | 978-1-915465-90-0 |
| Fiction Genre | Psychological Drama |
| Publication Date | 10/11/2025 |
| Price | 15.00 |
Synopsis
Based on a true event, nineteen-year-old Warrick attends a spiritual soirée at a mysterious Edwardian mansion, unaware he’s entering a world of mind-bending rituals, manipulation and psychological games. As the shaman exposes hidden truths and challenges the group’s morality, Warrick finds himself increasingly singled out—and must outwit them to escape.
Authors Biography
Stephen J. Willis is an author whose work explores the unsettling spaces between reality, belief and the unknown. Drawing on psychological tension, spiritual themes and human vulnerability, he creates stories that challenge perceptions and invite readers to question what they think they understand. His writing is atmospheric, thought-provoking and rooted in the mysteries of human experience.
Reviews
A thought provoking trip into spirituality, ideology and human culture. Fascinating! The Wishing Shelf Awards (Review)
It’s a beautiful read and an engaging, enjoyable book. I think it will be popular with all ages, especially with people who are new to spititual subjects. Janet Chapman on behalf of Susan Meers and Merlin Literary Agency. (Review)
What a fantastic read especially as it was based on a true story, really enjoyed it.
Definitely worth 5 stars
What a great read, full of drama and mystery.definitely worth 5 stars.
Master storyteller Stephen Willis delivers a truly captivating and chilling tale in By Order of the Shaman. Based on a true event, this intriguing story draws you into a mysterious world of spiritual rituals, psychological manipulation, and mind games from the very beginning. The eerie atmosphere of the Edwardian mansion provides the perfect backdrop for a suspense-filled journey where nothing is quite as it seems.
Warrick’s experience is both fascinating and unsettling as the tension builds and hidden truths emerge. Willis masterfully keeps the reader guessing, exploring the fragile boundaries between belief, morality, and control. The storytelling is compelling, the suspense is wonderfully sustained, and the sense of danger lingers long after the final page.
Stephen Willis is a gifted storyteller who knows how to draw readers into an extraordinary and thought-provoking experience. By Order of the Shaman is a thoroughly engaging, haunting, and memorable read that I would highly recommend to anyone who loves psychological suspense and stories that challenge the mind.
I have just discovered SJwillis and he certainly knows how to hold an audience with his enthralling tales. I look forward to reading more of his stories.
Another excellent book by Stephen Willis
A wonderful and engaging read! The story is beautifully written. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for an enjoyable and inspiring read.
A wonderful read