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"Fans of sci-fi, fantasy, and post-apocalyptic novels, especially those with morally complex characters, will find a lot to love here in Higher Intelligence by Bernard Doucette. I suggest a quick click to your favorite bookseller now." Reader Views

"Doucette carefully paces out these surprises, keeping you hooked throughout the whole novel." Reader Views

Winner 2026 StoryTrade Book Awards

"Doucette delivers an exciting mystery filled with memorable scares and wonderfully funny friendship. Well written and full of twists, readers who enjoy dark mysteries with a strong 1980s setting will adore this." Readers' Favorite

"At its heart, The Seasonal Killer is a story about the moment when childhood innocence meets the reality of evil." Reader Views

"Doucette's chilling novel is a darkly delectable offering sure to appeal to fans of police procedurals and supernatural thrillers. The blend of gritty crime fiction, local folklore, and paranormal fantasy is perfect, creating a storyline in which anything can happen." — Kirkus Reviews Click on link to complete reviews: BLOOD MOON OVER BETONVILLE | Kirkus Reviews

Higher Intelligence wins Bronze in The BookFest Awards

Blood Moon Over Betonville wins 2nd place in The BookFest Awards, Spring 2026.

Interview with IndieReader

Higher Intelligence receives 4.7 out of 5 stars from IndieReader

Q: You primarily write in the Speculative Fiction genres. What drew you to these genres, and do you remember the first speculative story you ever wrote? I've been a fan of Speculative Fiction for as long as I can remember. It probably started with collecting comic books, reading Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine, and watching Monster Week on the 4:30 Movie on WABC-TV in New York. The first speculative story I wrote was for a writing class in middle school. It was an alien