R.J. Torbert has kept fans guessing for months with cryptic messages like “Ghost Face® lives,” fueling speculation about a new project. Now, the wait is over, and the mystery continues—with the release of his debut novel, The Face of Fear.

Ghost Face® Enters a New Story

The book reimagines the Icon of Halloween® in a fresh narrative, proving that Ghost Face® has transcended its origins as a movie character to become a pop culture legend. Speaking with John Valeri, Torbert shared insights into the novel:

“This is the story of a kidnapping that occurs on the Ferry in the Village of Port Jefferson. The two lead characters, Powers and Johnson, are detectives who soon find out it is not so cut and dry. Their job becomes complicated when Ghost Face® becomes involved and how these two detectives, who are very different, want to handle the case. It becomes even more complicated when the case involves their personal lives.”

Torbert also teased that Twitter plays a key role in the plot, hinting at connections to his mysterious tweets leading up to the release.

A Standalone Tale

While Ghost Face® makes an appearance, Torbert emphasized that the story is independent of the Scream films:

“Scream is Scream. That’s their story, and no one has more respect and appreciation for Wes Craven and his people than I do. This is A Powers and Johnson Novel: The Face of Fear.”

Where to Get It

Excited to see Ghost Face® in a new light? The Face of Fear is now available for pre-order. Get all the details at powersandjohnson.com.

Don’t miss this thrilling new chapter in the Ghost Face® legacy!