A Thousand Yesteryears (Point Pleasant Series #1) by Mae Clair #bookreview #suspense #supernatural

On By Teri PolenIn Book Reviews

Behind a legend lies the truth…

As a child, Eve Parrish lost her father and her best friend, Maggie Flynn, in a tragic bridge collapse. Fifteen years later, she returns to Point Pleasant to settle her deceased aunt’s estate. Though much has changed about the once thriving river community, the ghost of tragedy still weighs heavily on the town, as do rumors and sightings of the Mothman, a local legend. When Eve uncovers startling information about her aunt’s death, that legend is in danger of becoming all too real…

Caden Flynn is one of the few lucky survivors of the bridge collapse but blames himself for coercing his younger sister out that night. He’s carried that guilt for fifteen years, unaware of darker currents haunting the town. It isn’t long before Eve’s arrival unravels an old secret—one that places her and Caden in the crosshairs of a deadly killer…

A Thousand Yesteryears is the first book in the Point Pleasant series, but somehow I read books two and three before it. Guess that answers your question about reading them in order. Each can serve as a standalone but share many of the same characters.

I’ve read several novels by this author, and she has such a talent for creating characters you love or hate. These are no exception. You want Eve to grapple with her tragic past, put it behind her, and settle her deceased aunt’s estate – and maybe even take over the hotel left to her and stay in town. You want Caden to realize he’s not responsible for the death of his sister and shed the blame he carries about that night. You also have a deep desire for the killer who ended the lives of their friends and family to get what’s coming to them because these characters feel like your own family.

Of all the subgenres of suspense, supernatural suspense is my favorite. I’m always a fan of the otherworldly, and basing a series on the Mothman and setting the story in the town where he was reportedly seen intrigues me even more. Is he a good guy or a bad guy? He makes appearances in this novel, so you’ll have to decide for yourself.

Small towns, long held secrets, sweet romances, dark mysteries, and strong characterization make this series a must read and will enthrall supernatural suspense fans. The Mothman is just a bonus.

54 thoughts on “A Thousand Yesteryears (Point Pleasant Series #1) by Mae Clair #bookreview #suspense #supernatural”

  2. Thanks for sharing your review of A Thousand Yesteryears, Teri. I like nothing better than rooting for the bad characters get their comeuppance! Where does this series take place? Point Pleasant is a town I know in New Jersey 🙂

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    3. Hi, Book Club Mom. The book takes place in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. I didn’t realize there is also a Point Pleasant in New Jersey. The town in West Virginia is a river town. I based my book on historic fact (the tragic collapse of the Silver Bridge), folklore, and of course, fiction. Thanks for your interest. Should you decide to give the novel a go, I wish you happy reading!

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  8. Wow, what a lovely surprise to find your review of A Thousand Yesteryears, Teri. I’m so glad you enjoyed this book. My Point Pleasant series is my personal favorite of all the books I’ve written. Thanks for sharing your review with your readers. I’m positively delighted!

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