Michael J. Hawks paints worlds of darkness and demons, using a metaphorical style to conjure up the spiritual experiences and influences of his own life. 'Hawk' spends months researching his material to bring an intensity to his writing that leaves many fans with sweaty palms and anxious hearts. Deeply moving, painful at times, but always with a glimmer of hope and faith that there is a way out of the darkness. Hawk's poems are suspenseful and often times horrifying. He writes in such a graphic way that the images portrayed become so realistic that they draw you into the scene. A must read for any fan of horror or poetry. It is hard not to see the mastery of Hawk's writing.