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!)

The Legend of Mildred Wells
By Michael Clark

Thanks to Net Galley and the publisher for an advance copy of this book to review!

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!

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!

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.

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.

This one was creepy good, my book peeps!! I initially thought this would be more of a ghost story, but it definitely is not!! Instead, we have revenants!! 🙌

I loved the arc of the Mildred Wells character! What she went through with the cult as a child was horrible, and how that affected her into adulthood - and death - is not surprising! 😢

I will say that this book is quite a bit on the long side, and I’m not sure it really needed to be. However, I also understand this is a reversioning of the author’s The Patience of a Dead Man novella trilogy into one novel.

Overall though, I really enjoyed this one and definitely recommend it!!! 👏

Thank you to NetGalley, Brigids Gate Press, and Michael Clark for the opportunity to read the eARC in exchange for my honest review! ❤️