Shy Grove: A Ghost Story

When Gary’s crazy aunt Ester dies, he inherits her house in the forgotten town of Shy Grove. Along with his wife and son, he moves into the house to catalogue her belongings, as well as try to work on their relationships. But from the first night, strange things happen in the house. Whispers in empty rooms, shadows in corridors, and changes in Gary’s personality hint that there is something wrong. And not just with the house... Shy Grove: A Ghost Story is southern gothic horror that builds a sense of creeping dread.

From the Back Cover

"Scott A. Johnson doesn't just see the world differently... He sees an entirely different world." - Gary Braunbeck, author of In Silent Graves"A chilling novel of creeping menace." - Tim Waggoner, author of The Mouth of the Dark"Wholly original and captivatingly fantastic." - Gabrielle Faust, author of the Eternal Vigilance series"A rich cast of characters supports the infringing dread, resulting in a tale that builds to a terrifying crescendo." - Kristin Dearborn, author of Stolen Away"Part Amityville Horror, part The Shrine, with a ghoulish dash of Poltergeist." - Nikki Hopeman, author of Habeas Corpse

About the Author

Scott A. Johnson is the author of nine novels, three true-ghost guides, a chapbook, and a short story collection. He's also written more than a hundred articles on real haunted places, and teaches creative writing. He currently lives near Austin, Texas, with his wife, daughter, and pug.

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