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NEGATIVE SPACE
Enigma of Twilight Falls – Book 2
2nd Edition Copyright © 2021 Mike Robinson
(Original 1st Edition © 2013 by Mike Robinson)
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ISBN (EPUB Version): 16225376454
ISBN-13 (EPUB Version): 978-1-62253-764-8
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Editor: Lane Diamond
Cover Artist: Kabir Shah
Interior Designer: Lane Diamond
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PUBLISHER’S NOTE:
At the end of this novel of approximately 45,500 words, you will find two Special Sneak Previews: 1) WAKING GODS by Mike Robinson, the third novel in this “Enigma of Twilight Falls” series of horror/supernatural mysteries, and; 2) THE BEAST OF ROSE VALLEY by J.P. Barnett, the first book in the multiple award-winning “Lorestalker” series of creature feature horror thrillers. We think you’ll enjoy these books, too, and provide these previews as a FREE extra service, which you should in no way consider a part of the price you paid for this book. We hope you will both appreciate and enjoy the opportunity. Thank you.
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Disclaimer:
This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are products of the author’s imagination, or the author has used them fictitiously.


Books by Mike Robinson
ENIGMA OF TWILIGHT FALLS
Book 1: The Green-Eyed Monster
Book 2: Negative Space
Book 3: Waking Gods
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Dreamshores: Monster Island
Skunk Ape Semester
The Atheist
The Prince of Earth
Too Much Dark Matter, Too Little Gray: A Collection of Weird Fiction
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Dishonor Thy Father (with M.J. Richards)
The Talisman Chronicles #3 – Hurakan’s Chalice (with Aiden James)
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www.Mike-RobinsonAuthor.com


What Others Are Saying about Mike Robinson’s Books
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THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER:
Editor’s Choice at HorrorNovelReviews.com:
“Among the Top 10 Horror Novels of All-Time”
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“Absolutely magnificent.”
~ Shannon McGrew, Nightmarish Conjurings
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“Literary horror... Every page is full of insight, matched only by the high standard of the writing.”
~ Tom Conrad, The Indie Pendant
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NEGATIVE SPACE:
“Hauntingly poetic.”
~ Jeff Soyer, Alphecca Review
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“What a page turner! ... Robinson is a fine writer, with an enviable gift for the poetic turn of phrase.”
~ Kitty Burns Florey, author of “Solos” and “The Writing Master”
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WAKING GODS:
“A disturbing, bizarre and intensely riveting novel.”
~ Leslie Ann Moore, Bestselling Author of “The Griffin’s Daughter” Trilogy
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“Pick it up and don’t put it down. Have patience. Enjoy the poetic quality. Consume this book.”
~ Sissy Lu, Book Savvy Reviews
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~ [reviewer name]
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THE PRINCE OF EARTH:
“This author has a way of startling even those who think they can’t be surprised by a plot twist or tangle. The subtleties with which he conveys profound images, thoughts or ideas are often so skillfully crafted, readers will find themselves going back to re-read things just so they can enjoy them a second time.”
~ DragonCat
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DREAMSHORES: MONSTER ISLAND:
“This is a fantastic, nail-biting, fantasy filled, surprise/twists at ever turn book! I can’t say enough of how I loved this book!”
~ Montzalee W.


BONUS CONTENT
We’re pleased to offer you not one, but two Special Sneak Previews at the end of this book.
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In the first preview, you’ll enjoy the prologue of Mike Robinson’s WAKING GODS, the third book in this “Enigma of Twilight Falls” series.
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OR GRAB THE FULL EBOOK TODAY!
YOU’LL FIND LINKS TO YOUR FAVORITE RETAILER HERE:
Mike Robinson’s Books at Evolved Publishing
In the second preview, you’ll enjoy the First 2 Chapters of THE BEAST OF ROSE VALLEY by J.P. Barnett, the first book in the multiple award-winning “Lorestalker” series of creature feature horror thrillers.
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“Barnett’s plot is clever and irresistible, and his book is a sheer pleasure to read. Horror, thriller and mystery fans alike will find much to their liking in this intriguing story about the unknown. The Beast of Rose Valley: Lorestalker #1 is most highly recommended.” ~ Jack Magnus, Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews (5 STARS)
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OR GRAB THE FULL EBOOK TODAY!
FIND LINKS TO YOUR FAVORITE RETAILER HERE:
The LORESTALKER Series at Evolved Publishing


Table of Contents
Copyright
Books by Mike Robinson
What Others Are Saying
BONUS CONTENT
Table of Contents
NEGATIVE SPACE
PROLOGUE
PART ONE
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
PART TWO
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Special Sneak Preview: WAKING GODS by Mike Robinson
About the Author
More from Evolved Publishing
Special Sneak Preview: THE BEAST OF ROSE VALLEY by J.P. Barnett


“Never does nature say one thing and wisdom another.”
~ Juvenal, “Satires”
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“What really interests me is whether or not God had any choice in the
creation of the universe.”
~ Albert Einstein
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“That I eat and drink is a spectacle for the great authors and schools.”
~ Walt Whitman


PROLOGUE
Arondale, California, 1971
“Get away!” his mother screamed. “Get away from my house!”
The face stared in from the window, a horrible face slicked by rain and shadowed by a night, allowing only glimpses of its distorted features.
Candlelight quivered in the storm-darkened house, causing shadow patterns on the wall to bob, images and sensations for which the potent nightmares of Max Higgins’s seven years had ill-prepared him.
“Mom,” he uttered.
No answer. Cynthia Higgins threw frenetic glances at the window.
“Mom... can you call people?”
Those were his first words in an hour. It felt weird to speak. For much of the storm, he’d been immersed in the drawings now scattered about him.
“Phone is dead,” said his mother. “Phone is dead but baby God is here with us and we need no one else.”
God is here. God... the face in the window?
No. God comforted. This demon of the watery darkness provided no comfort.
A crack came against the window, spidery, something thrown, followed by a voice.
“Hey!” a man yelled.
“Go away!”