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CUSP OF NIGHT
Hode’s Hill #1
by Mae Clair
Genre: Thriller/Suspense
Pub Date: 6/12/2018
The truth hides in dark places…
Recently settled in Hode’s Hill,
Pennsylvania, Maya Sinclair is enthralled by the town’s folklore,
especially the legend about a centuries-old monster. A devil-like
creature with uncanny abilities responsible for several horrific
murders, the Fiend has evolved into the stuff of urban myth. But the
past lives again when Maya witnesses an assault during the annual
“Fiend Fest.” The victim is developer Leland Hode, patriarch of
the town’s most powerful family, and he was attacked by someone
dressed like the Fiend.
Pennsylvania, Maya Sinclair is enthralled by the town’s folklore,
especially the legend about a centuries-old monster. A devil-like
creature with uncanny abilities responsible for several horrific
murders, the Fiend has evolved into the stuff of urban myth. But the
past lives again when Maya witnesses an assault during the annual
“Fiend Fest.” The victim is developer Leland Hode, patriarch of
the town’s most powerful family, and he was attacked by someone
dressed like the Fiend.
Compelled to discover who is behind the
attack and why, Maya uncovers a shortlist of enemies of the Hode
clan. The mystery deepens when she finds the journal of a late
nineteenth-century spiritualist who once lived in Maya’s house—a
woman whose ghost may still linger. Known as the Blue Lady of Hode’s
Hill due to a genetic condition, Lucinda Glass vanished without a
trace and was believed to be one of the Fiend’s tragic victims. The
disappearance of a young couple, combined with more sightings of the
monster, trigger Maya to join forces with Leland’s son Collin. But
the closer she gets to the truth, the closer she comes to a hidden
world of twisted secrets, insanity, and evil that refuses to die…
attack and why, Maya uncovers a shortlist of enemies of the Hode
clan. The mystery deepens when she finds the journal of a late
nineteenth-century spiritualist who once lived in Maya’s house—a
woman whose ghost may still linger. Known as the Blue Lady of Hode’s
Hill due to a genetic condition, Lucinda Glass vanished without a
trace and was believed to be one of the Fiend’s tragic victims. The
disappearance of a young couple, combined with more sightings of the
monster, trigger Maya to join forces with Leland’s son Collin. But
the closer she gets to the truth, the closer she comes to a hidden
world of twisted secrets, insanity, and evil that refuses to die…
Mae Clair opened a Pandora’s
Box of characters when she was a child and never looked back. Her
father, an artist who tinkered with writing, encouraged her to create
make-believe worlds by spinning tales of far-off places on summer
nights beneath the stars.
Box of characters when she was a child and never looked back. Her
father, an artist who tinkered with writing, encouraged her to create
make-believe worlds by spinning tales of far-off places on summer
nights beneath the stars.
Mae loves creating character-driven
fiction in settings that vary from contemporary to mythical. Wherever
her pen takes her, she flavors her stories with conflict, romance and
elements of mystery. Married to her high school sweetheart, she lives
in Pennsylvania and is passionate about writing, old photographs, a
good Maine lobster tail and cats.
fiction in settings that vary from contemporary to mythical. Wherever
her pen takes her, she flavors her stories with conflict, romance and
elements of mystery. Married to her high school sweetheart, she lives
in Pennsylvania and is passionate about writing, old photographs, a
good Maine lobster tail and cats.
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The cover is a great fit for the genre.
It does have great atmosphere!
Hi, Mary! Thanks so much for that wonderful comment. I love what the artist did with the cover. It really does work well for the atmospheric mood of the book. I couldn’t be happier with it!
I have a Mothman inspired book by this author that I’m looking forward to reading.
I need to read her books. My sister sure enjoys them and we have similar tastes in reading.
Hi, Laura! Thanks for hosting me today. I’m super happy to be here, and also thrilled by that comment! I hope you get a chance to check out one of my novels. And I can’t wait to see what your sister thinks of my latest 🙂
Thank you for your interest in my work and also for the blog exposure. It’s a great tour!
This is a great tour and I’m thrilled to be a part of it. I also look forward to reading your books. I have to check and see if my sister has this one yet!
Thanks! 🙂
Hello, and –wow!–I loved hearing that! You must be referring to my Point Pleasant Series. I absolutely love writing about “odd” things and weaving history, folklore and fiction together….something I did in that series as well as Cusp of Night. Thank you for your interest in my books. Made my day! 🙂
Ooo, sounds interesting. There are so many tempting reads lately.
I know. My Amazon cart is filling up. LOL
Hi, Laurie. I’m glad you like the sound of this one. If you add it to your TBR, I hope you enjoy the story. It was a pleasure to write!
I like the cover
The cover reminds me of a noir film. Moody and intriguing!
Someone else mentioned noir film too. I’m glad you like it! 🙂
Thank you, Gwendolyn. My publisher did an excellent job of bringing the mood of the story to life. I couldn’t be happier with the artwork!
Hey Laura. Yes, I did get this book and posted my review today. I had planned on doing it Tuesday, but I have been on a blogging and reading funk….How did I miss the tour????? 🙁
I knew it! LOL I have got to read her books. I know I’d love them if you did! Been experiencing that same funk and starting to get the mojo back. You had a good reason for some of it. Lots of activities and the procedure you had done.
I really like the cover…very intriguing!
It is captivating. The story is too.
Another perfect combo of cover image and title. 👍
I know! I love it when everything comes together to present a story.
This sounds like a great read! Another new author! Yay!
I like this one too. And I’ve been wanting to read her books:)
I’m not a reader of this genre, but this book sounds good.
This is a favorite genre for me and I’m liking the sound of this one:)
I wish you success on your tour.
Thanks for commenting, Ellen:)