Hood's Bend: A Novel

Hood’s Bend, Missouri is practically a ghost town when she stumbles upon it, but Beth Amundsen finds it enchanting. Here, surrounded by echoes of the past, she can finally envision a future for herself -- but the dark, malevolent history of this town has a disturbing way of creeping into the present. Sardonic, frustrated and bitter, Beth has just moved back to the Midwest, retreating to her ailing mother’s house after the failure of both her marriage and business in New York City. On a solitary drive following yet another argument with her mom, she wanders into the tiny, picturesque town that reawakens her dreams of becoming an artist. Subsequent visits bring hope for a new career and better life, as well as chances to get to know the few remaining townsfolk, who seem a little too surprised that she keeps coming back. Emboldened by her newfound inspiration, she eventually dismisses her forebodings and buys a renovated Victorian house in Hood’s Bend. It’s a brash decision that feels like betting on herself, but Beth has no idea how high the stakes are, or of the true nature of the town. She’s going to find out both... in time. Atmospheric and character-driven, Hood’s Bend will appeal to readers seeking relatable characters caught up in a slow-burn paranormal suspense/horror story.

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