The Fire That Lies Beneath: A Lake Gaston Mystery (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798892927932)

Centuries ago, six Saponi hunters camped beside a mysterious mound along the Roanoke River. They shared stories, laughter, and ceremonial smoke, seeking meaning in their ancestral traditions. On the second night, the spirit of the White Buffalo appeared-majestic, powerful, and bearing an omen no one could ignore. By dawn, the hunters had vanished without a trace.

Now, modern explorers Jack Harris and Elliott Thompson return to the same mound, drawn by whispers of Indigenous legend, archaeological secrets, and unexplained disappearances that echo across generations. What they uncover suggests the veil between worlds is dangerously thin-and that something ancient still stirs beneath the soil. As Jack and Elliott follow the clues, they step into a mystery shaped by Saponi folklore, Appalachian history, and supernatural forces that refuse to stay buried.

Atmospheric, haunting, and rooted in real Roanoke River lore, The Fire That Lies Beneath blends Indigenous-inspired folklore, archaeological suspense, Appalachian mystery, and slow-burn supernatural tension. Perfect for readers who crave folklore-driven mysteries, regional Virginia history, and stories where ancient secrets rise to meet the present, this short, immersive tale reveals how the past endures-and how the land remembers everything.

From the Lake Gaston Short-Story Series, where regional history, whispered legends, and imagined mysteries blend into atmospheric short fiction.


Author: Kathy M. Thompson,John B. Jr. Thompson
ISBN-13: 9798892927932
Publisher: John B. Thompson, Jr.
Language: English
Published: 12/10/2024
Pages: 90
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.29lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.22d