Sins of the past could destroy all of their futures . . .
For generations, Quentin Marsh’s family has seen its share of tragedy, though he 
remains skeptical that their misfortunes are tied to a centuries-old curse. But to placate his pregnant sister, Quentin makes the pilgrimage to Point Pleasant, West Virginia, hoping to learn more about the brutal murder of a Shawnee chief in the 1700s. Did one of the Marsh ancestors have a hand in killing the chief —the man who cursed the town with his dying breath?
While historian Sarah Sherman doesn’t believe in curses either, she’s compelled to use her knowledge of Point Pleasant to uncover the long-buried truth. The river town has had its own share of catastrophes, many tied to the legendary Mothman, the winged creature said to haunt the woods. But Quentin’s arrival soon reveals that she may have more of a stake than she realized. It seems that she and Quentin possess eerily similar family heirlooms. And the deeper the two of them dig into the past, the more their search enrages the ancient mystical forces surrounding Point Pleasant. As chaos and destruction start to befall residents, can they beat the clock to break the curse before the Mothman takes his ultimate revenge? – Goodreads.com
Well – I hated to see this series wrap up – but what a satisfying ending. I’m a devoted fan of all things supernatural, which is what initially drew me to this series, but even if the supernatural elements were nonexistent, I’d continue to return for the characters. They’re believable, compelling, charming, loathsome, mysterious – for the most part, people you’d meet on the street (maybe not the aliens – but can you ever really tell?) and enjoy having as friends.
If you thought there were no shocking secrets left to be revealed, guess again. Just another thing I enjoyed about this series – layers upon layers of intrigue coaxing me into reading just a little longer before turning out the light.
Combining elements of mystery, suspense, folklore, the supernatural, and a bit of romance, this eerie, atmospheric series would appeal to readers across the board. Highly recommend!
Great review, Teri. I, like you, loved this book. This series. (All her work, really.) Her characters are so nuanced and her plots so complex… every page is another intrigue to solve.
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I’ve read several of Mae’s books now and completely agree, Staci.
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Teri, it was a pleasant surprise to find your review of A Desolate Hour today. Thank you for sharing. I’m over the moon you enjoyed it so much! *Snoopy dance*
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I’ll join in – you know I love Snoopy dances – and you’re welcome!
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Thank you, Staci! This series was really special for me. Given you write great characters and complex plots yourself, I’m delighted by your lovely comment!
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This series is in my TBR list! 🙂 Sounds awesome.
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Need to bump it up, Sarah!
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You are killing me! 😉 We have such similar tastes, I want to read every book you have on here. Give me some more time!
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Sarah, I’m delighted I’m on your TBR 🙂
When the series surfaces in your reading list (I fully understand how lengthy they get, LOL), I hope you enjoy!
Thanks for your interest in the Mothman and my cast of characters!
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Already have Myth and Magic so that’s up first. Then this series. 😉 Looking forward to it!
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Oooh, very exciting to know. Thank you!!
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I have this on my reading list too, can’t wait to start it now!
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Highly recommend it, Jacquie.
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Oooh, so fabulous to hear, Jacquie. Thank you so much and I hope you enjoy!
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This series is already on my reading list. I can’t wait. Great review, Teri. I get the impression you liked it. Ha ha.
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Could you tell? Like Sarah, you need to bump it up your TBR, Diana!
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Ah! Okay. If you don’t hear from me in a few days, it’s because my TBR pile fell over on top of me.
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Been there!
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LOL! Been there too, ladies! What would we do without books?
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So happy to hear the series is on your list, Diana. This one is a lot different than Eclipse Lake (er, “weird”), but it’s still as character driven 🙂
Thanks for your interest and I’m delighted it’s on your TBR!
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I’m sure I’ll enjoy the whole series. As well as Teri’s book 🙂
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A lovely review of Mae’s book, Teri. I am looking forward to starting this series soon.
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Set aside some time, Robbie – you’ll want to read the series straight through.
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That’s so exciting to know, Robbie. Thank you! 🙂
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