Plague Stones

A dark and haunting tale of our world and the next, "The Standing Stone" follows Trish Feenan as she moves into a charming historic community with a reminder of past wrongs. Unexplained accidents and sightings of a girl lead to consequences of betrayal committed centuries ago.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 496 pages
Publication date: 14 May 2019
Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

From the critically acclaimed author of Hekla's Children comes a dark and haunting tale of our world and the next. After a brutal break-in leaves her family traumatized, Trish Feenan jumps at the chance of a fresh start in a charming historic community. But in the back garden of her new cottage sits an unsettling reminder of past wrongs: a standing stone, once one of the markers that kept plague sufferers outside the village bounds, its 'powers renewed every year in a ritual that seems to be more than just a local oddity. As the Feenans settle in, they experience unexplained accidents, accompanied by sightings of a girl who vanishes into thin air. Soon, it becomes obvious that there is a reason traditions must not slip, and that all acts of betrayal, even those committed centuries ago, have consequences.

Trish Feenan is a woman who has recently experienced a traumatic break-in that has left her family deeply affected. Seeking a fresh start, she moves to a charming historic community, hoping to leave the past behind. However, her new cottage's back garden holds a haunting reminder of past wrongs: a standing stone, once used to keep plague sufferers outside the village bounds. Every year, a ritual is performed to renew its 'powers,' and as the Feenans settle into their new home, they begin to experience unexplained accidents and sightings of a mysterious girl who vanishes into thin air.

As the incidents escalate, Trish and her family realize that there is a reason why traditions must not be broken, and that all acts of betrayal, even those committed centuries ago, have consequences. They begin to investigate the standing stone's history and the ritual that surrounds it, and soon discover that it is tied to a dark secret that has been hidden for generations.

As they delve deeper into the mystery, they are faced with dangerous enemies who will stop at nothing to protect their secrets. Trish and her family must use all their resources and courage to uncover the truth and bring those responsible to justice.

The story is filled with suspense, mystery, and emotional drama, as Trish and her family navigate the treacherous waters of betrayal and redemption. It is a testament to the power of tradition and the importance of honoring the past, even when it is painful.

In conclusion, "The Standing Stone" is a dark and haunting tale that explores the consequences of betrayal and the power of tradition. It is a must-read for fans of psychological suspense and historical fiction, and will leave readers pondering the mysteries of the past and the importance of honoring our history.

Weight: 316g
Dimension: 195 x 127 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781785659959