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Demon Theory
2006 novel by Stephen Graham Jones From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Demon Theory is a novel written by Native American author Stephen Graham Jones. Written like a screenplay, it was published in 2006.
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Plot
Hale, a medical school student, visits home after a disturbing phone call from his mother. While there, he and his friends encounter dark forces beyond their control.
Motifs
The novel/screenplay explores a long list of normal and bizarre subject matters, including demons, angels, gargoyles, familial dysfunction, guilt, trust, and sanity.
Development
Publication history
The book was published by MacAdam/Cage in 2006.[1]
Reception
The book received somewhat positive reception upon release. Texas Monthly described the book as being "subversive and indispensable" and praised the structure.[2] The Dallas Morning News noted the wide range of film references in the book but criticized the book for falling into familiar tropes.[3] Chicago Reader was more critical, complimenting the intensity of the plot but criticizing the editing and the characters for being one-dimensional.[1]
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References
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