The Cedar Ridge Duology (Shadow of the Past & The Shadow of Victory) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798991096126)

COLLECTED FOR THE FIRST TIME!

In the town of Cedar Ridge, there is a house cursed with an unspeakable evil...

The suburban horror books "Shadow of the Past" and its sequel, "The Shadow of Victory" are now together in one volume, just in time for "Shadow of the Past's" fifteenth birthday!

PRAISE FOR SHADOW OF THE PAST

"Sucks you in and it doesn't let you go." - via Amazon

"Reads like the monstrous offspring of a Stephen King book & a John Hughes movie." - via Goodreads

Teenager Mark Watson's life is already difficult. He's poor, unpopular, and a prime target for bullies, but when the cute new girl takes interest in him he thinks that things must be looking up for once. While he explores this new romance, a powerful evil from Cedar Ridge's past has been waiting decades to show Mark what real suffering looks like. As Mark's loved ones find themselves stalked by this murderous supernatural force, he must discover why this evil wants him broken, helpless, and alone as everything in his life is set aflame. Then, and only then, will it turn its burning eyes to him and drag him down into smoke and darkness.

PRAISE FOR THE SHADOW OF VICTORY

"A great paranormal crime thriller with lots of urban fantasy twists." - Jupiter Spook Reviews

"Dire, hellish scenes, monstrous baddies, and spine- cringing atrocities...[with] quick, bright flashes of gallows humor and witty, snort-worthy dialogue." - via Goodreads

Ten years later, in the waning days of the pandemic, the house where Mark fought for his life and soul is gone...but the evil still remains. When apprentice spell-caster Martin Green stumbles upon it, he barely escapes with his life. Knowing he can't face this alone, he reaches out to his boss and mentor, private investigator and powerful caster Henry Churchill. Thanks to the lack of work, his skills are a bit rusty. Not ideal, as the evil in Cedar Ridge is getting stronger and straining to free itself. The survivors from ten years ago must return to face what they left behind if they're ever going to be truly free from the grip of this malevolent force. Henry Churchill will have to call upon forces he's always turned away from if they're going to survive. In this final confrontation, the horrors of Cedar Ridge will either fade into the past or consume them all, body and soul!