Adult Thriller/Horror

Years after the traumatic and mysterious death of his mentor, Pastor Jude Forman is haunted by unsettling visions and disturbing dissociative episodes. As his torments intensify, they threaten his sanity, his relationships, and even his life. For Jude to survive these tribulations, he must wrestle questions central to his faith and make difficult decisions that could lead to the end of the church.

Millstone is a work-in-progress psychological thriller with horror elements dealing with themes of religious trauma and deconstruction. It is the debut novel for Jeffrey Barton, estimated at 70,000 words. Jeffrey hopes to release Millstone via traditional publishing in late 2024.