The Devil's Rite by Dan Shrader

Ever since Brian turned 10 years old, his life has been plagued by the mysterious visitation of the Tree Man.

This traumatic event has left him with vivid nightmares and countless unanswered questions. Now, as he prepares to leave the psychiatric facility, his main focus is on unraveling the truth behind that fateful night.

Reunited with his estranged sister, Brian delves deeper into the string of murders that have occurred. He can't help but wonder if the Tree Man is a real supernatural being or if there are sinister individuals behind these events. With a burning desire to uncover the truth, Brian embarks on a search to unravel the secrets that shroud his past in a world he had forgotten.