The Legend of Mildred Wells
Time Means Nothing to the Dead
by Michael Clark
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Pub Date Nov 12 2024 | Archive Date Dec 18 2024
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Description
After a bitter and costly divorce, construction handyman Tim Russell buys a farmhouse in the country. Aiming to renovate and re-sell, Tim’s plans take a turn when he discovers the house is haunted by a fractured family whose ancient problems outweigh his own.
Tim sees a soaking-wet ghost boy and his mother, who is often seen chasing him around the house and property. Someone leaves Tim clues and burning candles, but who? Footsteps and wailing can happen anytime and anywhere. Tim, it seems, has been invited to the chaos.
Pressed into duty, Tim soon realizes he’s made a mistake. He’s been tricked and has started a war with a scorned dead woman, a woman whose middle name is Vengeance. Leaving is not an option.
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EDITION | Ebook |
ISBN | 9781963355093 |
PRICE | $6.99 (USD) |
PAGES | 574 |
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A stunningly engrossing Horror novel of Cult, Sorcery, Revenants, Family Dysfunction, Acrimonious Divorce, stacked against Patriotism, Conscience, Family Devotion, Romance, Love, Dedication, THE LEGEND OF MILDRED WELLS weaves from contemporary New England back to New Hampshire and Massachusetts in the 19th century, seamlessly interweaving time periods as author Michael Clark delivers implacable and hair-raising Horror that chills bones and leaves readers stunned and breathless. Not a short read, but not one moment or one page did I lose interest: the story was part of my life for the duration, and I am still pondering it (and still chilled!)
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The Legend of Mildred Wells
By Michael Clark
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I believe I've read the first part of this book before as many scenes seemed familiar. However, part 2 was new to me and just as creepy and bone chilling as part 1.
New England legend, reverent Mildred Wells, causes terror among the new homeowner of her old farm and the residents of the entire town. She is angry and terrifying. This is old school horror at it's best. Michael Clark is a fantastic writer. I enjoyed re-reading part 1 and reading part 2. Very scary novel and well plotted and written .
5 Stars!
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I was thoroughly captivated by 'The Legend of Mildred Wells.' Michael Clark has crafted a well-written and engaging story that kept me hooked from start to finish. The haunting atmosphere and compelling characters made it a memorable read. Highly recommended for horror fans!
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Several years after releasing the three books in the Patience of a Dead Man series, Michael Clark unleashes a lean, mean, streamlined version of a story in the way it was always meant to be experienced. A continuous journey. Each "part" of the book has its own unique character, from propulsive action to intense character work to lingering darkness and pure creeps. Clark takes us through a story so compulsively readable and plumbs its depths without ever allowing the reader to feel lost. This is the kind of book with flashbacks, lore, sideplots, and immersive atmosphere that belongs to the doorstop horror novels of the 1980s.
If you read Clark's original trilogy, strap in and prepare to take the ride the way it was meant to be. If you're new to the author, this is a great place to jump in.
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Even the introduction was a bit scary! The first page made me jump! I found the story fascinating and enjoyed the insight into how Mildred Wells grew up most interesting. I even felt sorry for her in places. But mostly terrified!
It's not often I refuse to read a scary book in bed or after dark. But this just really gave me the creeps. I would love to see this made into a movie, where I can watch from behind a pillow of course.
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