A haunting read that will leave readers clamoring for more…
A prequel to award-winning “Crowsong for the Stricken,” The Strophes of Job by Morrissey is a haunting tale of secrets, survival, and the ghosts that still linger in the shadows. In a brutal 1907 winter, a snowstorm engulfs a desolate Midwestern community, testing the wills of two struggling farm families. A lone midwife must choose which mother and child to save. Meanwhile, the storm has awoken a pack of coyotes, rumored to be connected to the ominous Hollis Woods where children vanished decades ago. As memories awake, it becomes clear that everyone carries a haunting past waiting to be uncovered.
Set in a quiet town shrouded in mystery and danger, Morrissey’s chilling tale follows a small cast of characters facing their fears as they unravel the secrets that lurk beneath. From Roberta, whose pregnancy becomes a vessel for the hidden truths of her marriage, to Peggy, who cloaks herself in secrecy to protect her daughter from the harsh judgment of society, each character exudes a raw humanity that leaps off the page. Moreover, Morrissey’s adept handling of multiple narrative perspectives allows readers to inhabit the minds of his characters, experiencing their joys, fears, and innermost desires firsthand. His writing is rich with evocative descriptions. As the story unfolds, he deftly blends elements of horror and the supernatural with the everyday struggles of his characters, cultivating an atmosphere of lingering unease. From the eerie legends surrounding the Hollis Woods to the whispered rumors of ghosts and malevolent spirits, he crafts a world where the line between reality and fantasy becomes increasingly blurred, leaving readers questioning the nature of truth itself. A chilling saga of survival and secrets, this is a must-read for lovers of horror and supernatural mysteries.
The Strophes of Job
Ted Morrissey
Twelve Winters Press
Pub date February 14, 2024
ISBN 979-8989108640
Price $35.00 Hardcover, $2.99 Kindle edition, $0.00 Kindle Unlimited
