
Mother of Darkness
Supernatural Suspense Thriller with Ghosts (Carnival of Terror Series, Book 2)
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Thom Bowers
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Deep in the darkest shadows, evil plots its revenge…
Shane Ryan has seen enough darkness to last a lifetime. No matter how hard he tries to protect the innocent, a trail of death and bloodshed seems to follow in his wake. Now the world’s greatest ghost hunter is a fugitive, on the run from the FBI…
Shane and his sole ally, the ghost of a carny named Herbert, manage to outwit the authorities, and track this vicious enemy to a nearby children’s hospital. There, within its festering walls, the foe Shane seeks has taken refuge. She whispers from beyond the veil of death. And other spirits heed her call.
Forced to battle an army of ghosts, Shane is outnumbered and outgunned. But he’s not going down without a fight.
If his enemies want war, Shane will give them one.
But can he survive long enough to uncover an even greater evil, lurking in the shadows?
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- MMME
- 01-15-25
Another great story
I have book three and am starting it now. But what will i do after? I think this is the last one for me to read. I need more.
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