We're not really on the side of the cross-wielding Christians, we're actually on the side of the creatures of darkness. Believing this also, it completely cements Boone’s notions of himself as a monster, an ‘ other’ and he faces a choice between capture and freedom.

No space is wasted on describing Boone's background or profession in Cabal and, while we know Lori works 'in an office,' we are not even told her surname.The concept of Midian is fascinating, as is the Nightbreed but unfortunately detail was scant, just enough to whet the appetite, there was an almost purposeful lack of history or exploration of the place and the monsters contained within.

His female lead, Lori, is driven by her love for Boone and that is what makes her resilient and strong, not weak or a target.It seeks out opportunities for characters to be given depth through visual cues - Boone's mental departure from man to monster as he burns all traces of his human life, and a dual-edged note that he leaves for Lori - "You never knew me," breaking his vow which opens the novella - "I'll never leave you," and setting Boone up as someone who disappoints others and himself. Please note: This review may not be reproduced or quoted, in whole or in part, without explicit consent from the author. While institutionalized, he is confronted by his psychiatrist to a series of photos of murders he might've or might've not committed.