The Plague Stones
The Plague Stones by James Brogden is a chilling folk horror story published by Titan Books on June 4, 2019. This 432-page novel unfolds as a family seeks a fresh start in the isolated village of Holiwell, where they encounter the dark legacy of centuries-old stones that once marked the boundaries during the Great Plague. As Paul and Tricia Feenan attempt to escape their traumatic past, they find themselves entangled in the village’s unsettling traditions and the malevolent forces that linger in the shadows.
Readers will discover a narrative steeped in themes of tradition, evil, and the supernatural, as the Feenans’ son inadvertently disrupts the village’s ancient customs. The story explores the consequences of betrayal, both past and present, as the villagers confront the haunting reminders of their history. This edition, written in English, delves into the intersection of horror and thriller elements, making it a compelling exploration of how the past can shape the present in unexpected and terrifying ways.
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A family’s fresh start in a quaint British village turns into a waking, ghost-ridden nightmare in this chilling folk horror story about tradition, evil, and the Great Plague.
Fleeing from a traumatic break-in, Londoners Paul and Tricia Feenan sell up to escape to the isolated Holiwell village where Tricia has inherited a property. Scattered throughout the settlement are centuries-old stones used during the Great Plague as boundary markers. No plague-sufferer was permitted to pass them and enter the village. The plague diminished, and the village survived unscathed . . .
Since then, the village trustees have insisted on an annual ancient ceremony to renew the village boundaries. But then a misguided act by the Feenans’ son sends the village into a frenzy, reminding everyone that there’s a reason traditions have been stuck to so rigidly—and that all acts of betrayal, even those committed centuries ago, have dire consequences.
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