Titled Kissed by the Devil, the debut novel is by St Helens writer C.H. Elton and was published on October 16.

Based in New Bold, Mr Elton explores the dark side of revenge and redemption through the story of Julian, a young man bullied for being gay who makes a pact with the Devil after a near-fatal attack.

The book blends psychological suspense with supernatural horror.

C.H. Elton said: "I wanted to write something that exposes the real emotional damage bullying causes, but through the lens of dark fantasy.

"It's terrifying, tragic and deeply human.

"Julian's deal with the Devil isn't just supernatural, it's symbolic of what happens when we're consumed by anger."

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Years after the attack, Julian's former tormentors begin to die in increasingly mysterious and horrific ways.

The novel examines the long-term effects of trauma and the destructive power of hate.

The book is now available worldwide on digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Kobo.

A paperback edition is expected to be released later this week.

C.H. Elton is based in St Helens and supports community storytelling across Merseyside.

Kissed by the Devil is a debut supernatural novel.

The novel is described as a modern exploration of how trauma, identity, and vengeance can collide in deeply unsettling ways.

Mr Elton's writing blends dark fantasy with emotional realism, rooted in contemporary British life.