To Break a Covenant by Alison Ames Published by Page Street Publishing on September 21st 2021
Genres: General, Horror, LGBTQ, Paranormal, Occult & Supernatural, Thrillers & Suspense, Young Adult Fiction
Pages: 320
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Moon Basin has been haunted since 16 miners were killed. Residents of the town were forced to move away, the fires from the mines burning below made Moon Basin uninhabitable. Their new town, New Basin, likes to refute the reputation of a haunted town, yet it can't survive without the tourists that swarm to investigate it.
Clem & Nina have been best friends since they met at Clem's father's funeral. Nothing has torn them apart, even when Clem admitted she liked girls. Their close friendship may soon be tested, however. Nina is talking about going away to college, while Clem doesn't even consider it as an option.
Their close-knit circle of friends includes Lisey, who has an uncanny ability to communicate with crows, and Piper, the new girl in town. Piper's father is an engineer who has been called in to inspect the mine for safety. He's fascinated with the mine and permits them to join him on one of his treks.
The town officials remain ignorant when residents begin to experience nightmares and voices that no one else can hear. The girls soon realize they are the only ones who can and will help, even if it means descending into the mines alone.
The spook factor is high with this one! Abandoned town, deadly mines, mysterious happenings. All of these have my spooky senses tingling!
Ames has crafted a truly terrifying setting. Haunted mines that have defied the investigations of numerous paranormal investigators. Oh, and speaking of paranormal investigators…the found footage will send chills down your spine. The imagery used to describe the mines and what lies beneath is enough to keep you awake at night.
This is more than just another horror story, however. It’s a heart-warming exploration of friendship, of sacrifice, and of self-discovery. Undoubtable one of my favorite reads of the year.
