Happy Goat Horror

In Scarburn County, Tennessee there is a small mountain community called Black Rock, known for its unusual and prevalent blight that affects all vegetation . . .

When an unexpected death forces Christopher “Kit” McNeil to return to his small hometown in the Tennessee mountains after eighteen years, he must confront his past and a secret he’s kept since he was twelve.

A talented guitarist with a history of bad choices and even worse luck, Kit soon reunites with an old friend and learns about recent disappearances and mysterious deaths in the area. They begin to wonder if it’s connected to what they witnessed in the woods when they were kids and if a creepy local family is involved. Stranger still, almost half of their high school graduating class has died.

When more shredded bodies begin appearing, Kit becomes a suspect. But what he discovers is even more frightening—evil has set its sights on him and his friends and it won’t stop until it gets what it needs.

Can Kit and his friends band together in time to stop this ancient evil? Or will a new reign of terror that the Cherokee once called Uyaga be unleashed to roam the earth once more?

This is an ARC review kindly sent to me by the author in exchange for an honest review. Thanks Todd!

Kit McNeil is an unlucky, out of work musician returning to his hometown of Black Rock after a tragic loss. On returning to Black Rock, Kit catches up with an old friend and they soon start to connect the dots in historic and recent missing persons cases. Could these be connected to a deep secret Kit and his friend have been hiding since they were kids?

Time is running out for Kit. As a suspect with the law and target of the local bullies, he must figure out how to stop the curse on his childhood town before evil claims is for itself. So let us review!

This is my first story by the author and I was so excited to receive an ARC copy. I was intrigued by the story. I do love folklore, a touch of horror and a dash of humour. This book gave it all! I really liked Kit’s character, he was likeable, which drew me well into the story from the get-go.

The supporting cast of characters are so well written and as a reader I find it important to be able to envisage the characters to allow me to connect with them, which the author did brilliantly. The story in itself is thrilling and it had me enthralled throughout.

I would absolutely recommend this book for any fans of folklore, horror, and anyone on the lookout for a fabulous read!

With a Blighted Touch is due for release on the 24th October 2023.

If you’d like to order your own copy or check out the author, the links you need are below:

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