The Beasts of Vissaria County

For Maggie McKenzie, repairing a shattered life becomes more complicated when a strangertakes up residence in the ruins of an old Florida estate with a macabre history. This strangerbrings with him a sinister magic and an obsession with the disturbed grave of a witch. Maggie’stroubled past becomes part of a larger, darker legacy of curses and bloody rituals, as well as avariety of beasts, both human and supernatural, that will prey upon her and those she loves. TheBeasts of Vissaria County is a mix-tape of gothic horror, a love letter to weird fiction and dubbedlate-night horror films.“One part hoodoo horror, one part Southern gothic with dark allusions stitched smartly into itsseams, Beasts of Vissaria County delivers on its promise of an exceptional tale of the ‘darkfantastic.’” -Rebecca Rowland, author of The Horrors Hiding in Plain Sight“Ford’s Beasts of Vissaria County is Southern Gothic horror at its most atmospheric, creepy, andcompelling. A story filled with witchy history, little known legends, and horrific beasts onlyFlorida could boast, this slow-burn narrative will haunt you long after the last page is over.”- Gaby Triana, bestselling author of MOON CHILD, ISLAND OF BONES, and the HauntedFlorida series“Mingling fiends and occult-fueled fun, Douglas Ford’s The Beasts of Vissaria County is aworthy exercise in honoring everything beloved in classic horror fiction.”- Clint Smith, author of The Skeleton Melodies“A terrific, brisk read. A true love letter to the genre and the creatures we all love. Equalparts Lords of Salem and Salem’s Lot, with dashes of silent-era terror and warm, sun-bakedhorror.”- Robert P. Ottone, author of Her Infernal Name & Other Nightmares

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