The Dark Between The Trees

A small group of Parliamentarian soldiers are ambushed in Northern England in 1643 and their only hope for survival is to flee into the nearby Moresby Wood. Seventeen men enter the wood, only two are ever seen again, and their stories of shifting landscapes, trees that appear and disappear at will, and something dark and hungry make no sense. In 2023, five women are headed into Moresby Wood to discover what happened to the unfortunate group of soldiers, led by Dr Alice Christopher, an historian who has devoted her career to uncovering the secrets of the wood.

Format: Paperback / softback
Publication date: 10 October 2023
Publisher: Rebellion

A small group of Parliamentarian soldiers find themselves ambushed in an isolated part of Northern England, their only hope for survival lying in their desperate flight into the nearby Moresby Wood. However, this decision may prove to be unwise, for Moresby Wood is renowned as an unnatural place, a realm of witchcraft and shadows where the devil is said to roam by moonlight. Seventeen men bravely enter the wood, but only two ever return, their stories of the horrors they encountered making no sense. Tales of shifting landscapes, trees that appear and disappear at will, and of a menacing presence lurking in the shadows.

Fast forward to the present day, and a group of five women, led by Dr. Alice Christopher, an esteemed historian with a lifelong fascination with Moresby Wood, embarks on a mission to uncover the truth behind the mysterious disappearance of the previous soldiers. Armed with state-of-the-art equipment such as metal detectors, GPS units, mobile phones, and a nearly 50-year-old map of the area, Dr. Christopher and her team enter the wood with unwavering determination.

However, their journey into the unknown soon takes a sinister turn. The wood seems to have a mind of its own, playing tricks on their senses and leading them deeper into its treacherous embrace. The once-peaceful surroundings transform into a place of dread, where shadows move independently and strange noises echo through the trees. The group begins to experience strange occurrences, such as sudden temperature drops and the appearance of mysterious figures in the distance.

As they delve deeper into the wood, the group realizes that they are not alone. Something dark and hungry lurks within its depths, watching their every move with predatory eyes. They soon discover that Moresby Wood is not just a place of legend and superstition, but a realm that holds secrets beyond their wildest imagination.

The group must use all their skills and resources to survive the harrowing ordeal, facing treacherous terrain, supernatural forces, and their own fears and doubts. They must unravel the mysteries of Moresby Wood and confront the evil that lurks within its borders before it claims their lives.

The journey into Moresby Wood is a testament to the human spirit's resilience and determination in the face of adversity. It is a story of bravery, curiosity, and the unyielding pursuit of truth, where the line between reality and fantasy blurs and the unknown beckons with deadly allure.

Weight: 208g
Dimension: 199 x 129 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781786187147