In the chilling depths of an ancient mansion, secrets and malevolent forces lie in wait. "Whispering Shadows" is a spine-tingling horror mystery novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.
Amelia Chase, a fearless paranormal investigator, is drawn to the cursed Victorian mansion atop a desolate hill. Legends of tragic pasts and restless spirits fuel her determination to uncover the truth. Teaming up with the knowledgeable Professor Benjamin Hartley, they embark on a perilous journey through haunted corridors and hidden rooms.
As they delve deeper, they unlock the dark history of the mansion-a history intertwined with a secret society's sinister rituals and the suffering of tormented souls. The boundaries between the living and the dead blur, and the veil of shadows threatens to consume them.
With each revelation, Amelia and Professor Hartley face malevolent spirits, solve cryptic puzzles, and navigate a labyrinth of secrets. Their courage and compassion are tested as they confront the darkness head-on, challenging the power of the occult and the very nature of evil.
As they unravel the mysteries shrouding the mansion, Amelia and the professor must uncover the truth behind the tragedy that has trapped souls within its walls. Their journey takes them through heart-stopping encounters, ghostly apparitions, and a battle between light and darkness that will determine the mansion's fate.
"Whispering Shadows" is a haunting tale that explores the depths of human obsession, the resilience of the human spirit, and the enduring power of truth. Brace yourself for a chilling adventure that will leave you breathless, questioning the boundaries of the seen and the unseen.
Antique store owner Liz brings home a Victorian taxidermy hound from auction, unwittingly unleashing dark forces on her wife and son.
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Nat Loman has finally married the love of her life, Liz, and is getting used to her role as stepmother to Liz's 5-year-old son, Liam. The Loman family runs a bustling antique business so they attend a sale where a striking, black taxidermied hound is up for auction. Liz picks it up for the business, but it ends up being stored in their home, where Nat notices strange things occurring. She quickly discovers the past residents had died violently. Then she hears from a friend about the myth of "the devil's dog", a hound that perches in the shadows, tearing families apart from the inside. Soon, people around the Lomans are dying, and Liz is changing, darkening. It's up to Nat to save the woman she loves from the darkness closing in, and to save Liam from danger no matter what she has to sacrifice.
[[Winner of the 2018 Wattys "Hidden Gems" category]]
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