"...I was hooked. There were twists and turns. An amazing debut."— Bianca Damhuis, Goodreads"A bold, atmospheric work of Indie horror... strange, thoughtful, and deeply unsettling... well worth the plunge into darkness."— @bookwormofhorror, Instagram"This is really impressive for a debut novel."— Doc of the Dark Arts, GoodreadsDriven by the promise of a life-changing reward, Briar ventures deep into the heart of a diseased mountain range. The wilderness shifts beneath him, and the air vibrates with an ancient hunger. Deep within a suffocating mist that reeks of rot, Briar discovers a cryptic cult, a society, hidden and twisted by time. As the mountains close in and the shadows begin to spiral, the only truth to emerge is that some secrets are better left drowned.In this Appalachian Folklore Horror, the nicest people you'll ever meet will make sure you never want to leave.