Night Mares in the Hamptons

Night Mares in the Hamptons by Celia Jerome is a first edition published by DAW Books in 2011. This fantasy novel follows graphic novelist Willow Tate, who possesses the unique ability to visualize and draw beings from the realm of Faerie. When a ten-foot-tall red troll unexpectedly follows her to Paumanok Harbor, Willow discovers that many of her relatives and neighbors have their own psychic talents, including truth-knowing and wish-weaving, setting the stage for a blend of magic and mayhem in the town.

As Willow is called upon to rescue Paumanok Harbor, she teams up with local residents to address the chaos caused by three magical mares searching for a missing colt. Their distress leads to unrest among the town’s gifted inhabitants, resulting in sleepless nights and escalating tensions. With the arrival of a world-famous horse whisperer, Texan Ty Farraday, Willow must navigate not only the challenges of rescuing the colt but also confront various obstacles, including snakes, drug dealers, and a mad scientist, all while managing the distractions of her growing attraction to Ty. This edition spans 311 pages and is presented in English.