Cole Danner SURVIVED. His wife and daughter DIDN'T. The authorities assured him they were GONE.
Alone, severely injured and suicidal, he has no memory of how he escaped the crash into a mountain lake that claimed his girls. Until a series of otherworldly and brutal flashbacks brings him back from the brink, convinces him the crash was no accident, and leads him on a bewildering journey in search of his presumed-dead daughter.
Sophie Danner SURVIVED. Her father and mother DIDN'T. Her new family assured her they were GONE.
Waking in a remote mountain shack with untreated injuries among members of a strange, cult-like community, she's being impossibly mistaken for someone else - a teen girl who died ten years ago under mysterious circumstances. As the dark history of the Community of Royston unravels, her only chance for survival...is to escape.
As Sophie fights for her freedom and her life, and Cole gives in to the violent forces guiding him to her, their paths race toward a heart-pounding collision and a fatal conclusion.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ From Readers of GHOSTS of ROYSTON:
"If you're a slow reader take a nap first, you won't want to go to bed 'till it's done. Couldn't put it down, I 'one more chaptered' myself through the whole book and through the night. Well written and will definitely be paying close attention to this author."
"Best thriller I've read in a long time. Great characters and plot. I was completely drawn into the emotions of each...A definite page turner with unexpected twists that keeps you guessing. I can't wait for the next book!"
"Ghosts of Royston was quite a read and quite an emotional journey. I became so wrapped up in these characters, that the only disappointing part was when I was finished with the book."
"The story reminds me a great deal of earlier Stephen King novels. This does not read like a debut novel - Dove's prose is smooth and compelling, and his characters ring true. You won't want to put it down once you start reading."
"A tour de force debut by a very talented author. Grabs you from the first page and will NOT let you go! Characters you care about and compelling suspense so gripping I need a vacation from my vacation! Truly an impressive thriller--chilling, heartbreaking and unforgettable."
"WOW - What a great book! I stayed up until 3am reading it. I haven't done that in years. Very exciting! A+"
"Couldn't put it down! - Awesome, Awesome, Awesome! Loved how he switched between characters. My kids had to fix their own dinner a couple of times over this book!"
"A Great Read! This story not only got my attention, it scared me, pissed me off and thrilled me! Very believable story, yet I couldn't guess what would happen next. Great characters. I'm not too keen on heading into the woods anytime soon."
"Intense. Suspense and Thrilling - Could not put this book down. Very well written with strong and believable characters. My heart raced, as the intensity grew and at times found myself holding my breath to get through the next page."