The Graveyard on the Hill

After the murder of their brother-in-law, James Bishop and his wife Elizabeth attempt to reconcile their lives and live with the consequences of their actions, all while coexisting with Molly; Elizabeth’s sister and the perpetrator of this crime. After a particularly brutal assault, Molly kills Rick in self-defense and rather than call the police, Elizabeth makes a snap decision to cover-up the crime. Elizabeth would rather hide the body than risk the possibility of her sister being punished for doing what she feels was the right thing to do. All has gone well, the body is hidden and yet, Elizabeth and James find themselves further tormented by the steps they have taken. Reality bending dreams and nightmares plague their every waking moment and when they sleep, things only seem to get worse. Elizabeth sees and herself being swallowed by shadows and James is continually tormented by a place where he once found tranquility. Is it merely guilty thoughts that torture them?Or are greater forces reaching out from beyond the grave?As James and Elizabeth discover the meaning and depth of the human conscience, they continue to face the trials of day-to-day life as a young married couple in America while having to live with the guilt of their actions. The Graveyard on the Hill is a novel of psychological horror, examining themes of domestic abuse, guilt, paranoia, and redemption with elements of the paranormal.

Reviews

News