Amber Hathaway’s writing is atmospheric and represents autism and mental health with an impeccable touch. Her way with words is unmatched, and I am so excited that the sequel to her first book, Little White Flowers, is now out!
If you love folk horror with V.C. Andrews eclectic gothic vibes, then you must dive into Hathaway’s work. I can almost guarantee that you won’t be disappointed!
First Book in the Series: Little White Flowers by Amber Hathaway
Some secrets are better left to rot.
When she and her brother venture to Evanston, Maine to clean out an estranged relative’s estate, horror enthusiast Alice Drayon’s life begins paralleling her favorite page-turners. The sojourn in their grandmother’s “wicked” hometown provides the perfect opportunity for Alice to delve into Grammie’s mysterious past. However, she soon discovers that the horrific event that drove Grammie away is but one small piece of the town’s blighted history.
Confronted with increasing hostility from Evanston’s insular religious community as she closes in on the truth, Alice must risk everything to save lives. Her soft-spoken new neighbor, Riley Moore, seems to have answers … and some dark secrets of his own. Can Alice trust him to help her put an end to Evanston’s wicked practices, or will she become yet another casualty?
Little Eve meets “The Lottery” meets “Children of the Corn.”
Perfect for readers who love:
- Slow burn horror
- Family secrets
- Creepy small towns
- Religious cults
Second Book in the Series: Hallowed Deadly Seeds by Amber Hathaway
Synopsis
Where secrets seed, evil blooms.
After narrowly escaping a sacrificial ritual with her life, Alice Drayton finds herself trapped in the isolated rural village of Evanston, Maine. With guards monitoring the ancestral farmhouse she and her brother are being held captive in around the clock, escape seems impossible. She may be left with no choice but to abandon everything she stands for and assimilate into Evanston’s twisted religious community.
If she survives.
When a series of seemingly inexplicable tragedies plague the town, rumors of witchcraft proliferate. Alice’s outsider status places her at the top of the suspect list. Will she and her allies escape Evanston and bring an end to its insidious rituals, or will they meet their fate at the gallows?
My review of the sequel is coming soon. I hope that you have been inspired to pick up at least her first novel in this series!
Much Love,
Twilight Sage Moon
The Horror Maven
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