Coven of the Worm Moon (Orphan Island Horror Trilogy)

Published by Montag Press, Coven of the Worm Moon is the final book in J.C. Vande Zande’s Orphan Island Trilogy, which began with the gothic horror, The Dance of Rotten Sticks and its sequel, Blood of the Witness Tree. Haunted by the events of the past, Carson Fletcher turns to alcohol to escape his demons, damning any chance he has at a college education. Voices of the dead draw him back into an uncanny confrontation he thought he’d left behind in northern Michigan’s Pigeon River Forest. He soon learns the veracity of William Faulkner’s famous quote: “The past is never dead. It’s not even past.” Learning that there’s still time to save what remains of his family, he embarks on a 900-mile odyssey that will eventually see him returning to Orphan Island to confront occult forces that have preyed upon his family for nearly two decades.Ghosts, grief, addiction, family, and a growing sense of dread, Coven of the Worm Moon delivers on all fronts. Beneath its chilling supernatural horror lies a powerful story about loss, healing, and the bonds that hold us together even in the darkest moments. In this third installment, J.C. Vande Zande returns to a family we've come to love as our own, crafting a haunting, emotionally resonant novel with characters you'll genuinely care about. –Rick Clifton, host of Quills & ChillsA gripping story deeply embedded in Michigan that takes readers on a tense, unnerving ride from coast to coast to coast—Detroit to Munising to Muskegon, and many other places along the way. The state’s forests, lakes, and islands hold threats both natural and supernatural, but the ultimate conflict pits the sinister power of dark magic against the power of a family seeking peace and redemption. –Gina Brandolino, co-author of Queer Horror: Fun and Freaky Perspectives on Macabre MediaCoven of the Worm Moon follows Carson Fletcher’s gripping struggle to defeat the supernatural enemies pursuing him through northern Michigan’s most beautiful and remote locations. With rich descriptions of familiar places made eerie, startling plot twists, and eye-popping moments of true horror, Coven of the Worm Moon is an unforgettable page turner of resistance, resilience, and unbreakable family ties. –Laura Hulthen Thomas, author of The Meaning of FearI’ve been a fan of J.C. Vande Zande’s writing for decades. He’s a master of all genres, and Coven of the Worm Moon, the third novel in his gothic horror series, shows once again that regardless of genre, he entices his readers with sharp descriptions and vivid, engaging characters. This novel casts a compelling, suspenseful spell that all readers will immediately get caught up in. It’s a wild ride. –Jim Daniels, author of An Ignorance of Trees: A Memoir in Essays Read more