In a small town in Massachusetts, Scott Bryant discovers an old trunk containing the ashes of a woman murdered for witchcraft centuries ago. When the seal is broken, her spirit escapes, triggering a series of ritualistic killings that mimic historical executions. Special Agent Melanie Free of the FBI and local deputy Scott Bryant must identify the connection between the current victims and those involved in the local history of the occult. The narrative follows their investigation into the physical evidence of the crime scenes while they navigate the reality of a vengeful supernatural force targeting the descendants of her accusers.
Readers of paranormal suspense and investigative fiction will find this book fits their interest in blending forensic procedures with Gothic horror. It appeals to those who enjoy stories where law enforcement must confront elements that defy rational explanation. The reader gains an understanding of how local folklore and historical grievances can be used to construct a modern mystery. By the conclusion, the audience sees a resolution where the detective work provides a logical end to a sequence of events driven by both human malice and historical haunting.
- Published
- 2009
- Language
- EN
