Rock ’N’ Roll Ghosts by Mark Slade

Rock mythology meets occult horror in a story collection with teeth.

Do you know the real stories about the early days of Rock ’N’ Roll?

Elvis and a demon dog. Little Richard in a church full of ghosts. Buddy Holly walking away from the crash.

It’s the “true history” you were never meant to hear—until now.

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By Mark Slade (Yardbird • Barry London novels • audio dramas)
Published by Screaming Eye Press
Formats: Hardback / Paperback / eBook

What’s inside Rock ’N’ Roll Ghosts

Rock ’N’ Roll Ghosts is a collection of occult-tinged tales that remix rock’s origin myths into supernatural horror. Some read like secret history, some like campfire confessions—but all of them come with a catch: fame is a transaction, and something always collects.

Occult horror wrapped in rock mythology
Short, punchy stories built for binge-reading
Demons, ghosts, curses, aliens, devils at the crossroads
Equal parts pulpy fun and dark consequence

The legends you’ll swear were real

Elvis encounters a demon dog from hell
Little Richard finds himself in a church full of ghosts
Buddy Holly survives the plane crash (and pays for it)
Fats Domino gambles his soul to lift a curse
Jerry Lee Lewis falls in love with an alien
Chuck Berry plays a mysterious chord with dire consequences
Eddie Cochran and Gene Vincent race the Devil
…and more

Inspired by rock folklore and tall tales—twisted into horror!

Rock ’N’ Roll Ghosts by Mark Slade

Author: Mark Slade
Publisher: Screaming Eye Press
Genre: Occult Horror / Supernatural / Dark Pulp
Format: Hardback / Paperback / eBook
Pages: 546 / 463 / —
ISBN: 9798248556052 / 9798248542499 / NA
Release date: March 1st 2026

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“Rock ‘n roll’s early greats are about to fight things that go bump in the night. We’re talking Elvis, Chuck Berry, Fats Domino, and Jerry Lee Lewis to name a few. Ghosts, curses, aliens, demons, a race with the devil ensue. Oh, and Buddy Holly survives his plane crash. Are any of these stories true? If not, they should be.”
— Gary Raisor Author of Less than Human, Bad Blood, and Graven Images.

About Mark Slade

Mark Slade writes crime, horror, and dark pulp across fiction and audio drama. He’s the author of Yardbird, the Barry London novels, A Witch for Hire, Mr. Zero, and Blackout City Confidential. He has written audio dramas for Para-X Radio and Chronosphere Fiction, and is a founding member of Screaming Eye Press. He lives in Williamsburg, Virginia with his wife and daughter.