The Passage Of Death : Kessinger Publishing : 9781162847412 : 1162847417 : 10 Sep 2010 : The Passage of Death is a novel written by Edward Carpenter. The book follows the story of a man named John, who is struggling with the loss of his wife and daughter. John, who is a writer, decides to take a trip to a remote village in the mountains to find inspiration for his next book. However, he soon discovers that the village is haunted by a dark and mysterious presence. As John delves deeper into the history of the village, he uncovers a dark secret that has been hidden for centuries. The villagers believe that the passage of death is a gateway to the afterlife, and they perform a ritual every year to appease the spirits that reside there. John must confront his own demons and face the horrors of the passage of death if he wants to uncover the truth and escape the village alive. The Passage of Death is a gripping and suspenseful novel that explores themes of grief, loss, and the supernatural.