The Meadows : Book 1 of Legacy of Darkness Series - London Clarke

The Meadows : Book 1 of Legacy of Darkness Series - London Clarke

London Clarke

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Published 5 November 2026

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  • Pages · 416 pages
  • Publication Date · 05/11/2026
  • Genre · Fantasy
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A haunted-house supernatural thriller set in the Shenandoah Valley, where a fresh start collides with cult rituals and restless spirits. Southern gothic suspense built on addiction recovery, small-town warnings, and a renovation that wakes something better left alone. Some Houses Never Let Go. Singer-songwriter Scarlett DeHaven is seeking a fresh start in the Shenandoah Valley, leaving behind a troubled past of drug addiction and rehab. But when she purchases an abandoned house with a violent history, she discovers that the horrors of the past aren't easily forgotten. As she tries to transform the house into a luxury bed and breakfast, Scarlett experiences terrifying visions and hears voices in the night. Cryptic warnings from strangers, and the discovery of a tunnel once used for a local cult's rituals, only sharpen her fear. And as the spirits inside the house turn their attention to Scarlett, she has one choice left: fight back against a force she can't see, or lose everything she came here to rebuild. Winner of the Gold Medal in the 2020 Independent Publishers Awards for Horror. "The Meadows is a `keep the lights on and hide under the covers' thriller that will have readers turning pages late into the night." -InD'Tale MagazineTale MagazineThe Meadows is the first book in the Legacy of Darkness series, for readers who love haunted houses, cult rituals, small-town dread and supernatural survival. Perfect for fans of Darcy Coates, Simone St. James and Paul Tremblay. Praise for The Legacy of Darkness series:? ? ? ? ? I love the way London has perfectly blended Greek Mythology, Demonology and good old Catholic exorcism into a gripping tale that keeps your heart rate in high gear. ? ? ? ? ? Are you a fan of creepy mansions, hidden passageways, and dark and sinister happenings in remote settings? The Meadows has all of this and much, much more. ? ? ? ? ? A great read that kept me awake, wanting to know what happens next. ? ? ? ? ? Great characters gripped me straight away. ? ? ? ? ? A nail biting page turner for those of us that love the creepy ghost stories that make you flinch at the random noises in the middle of the night. ? ? ? ? ? If you want supernatural horror then this is definitely your book!

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