River of Bones
by Angela J. Townsend
Published: Oct 30, 2013 by Clean Teen Publishing
Word
Count: 50,000
Genre: YA Horror
Recommended
Age: 14+
Synopsis:
When
17-year-old Dharma Moore moves to Bayou country so her scam artist mother can
work as a Paranormal Investigator, she discovers more than ghosts haunt the
abandoned plantation they now call home. Centuries ago, a voodoo curse was
placed on the swamp waters surrounding the old plantation by a murdered slave.
A terrible curse that snares Dharma. To save herself, she must face the terror
of the haunted waters, find the dead woman's skull and convince the slave's
soul to release her from its torments. However, there is more to this curse for
Dharma personally than anyone else knows as she discovers an ancient secret
that links herself to the property—a secret kept from her by her own family. To
survive, she must accept the help of locals and to learn to embrace the
truth—that magic is not only real, but that it can be very, very deadly!
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About the Author:
Angela
Townsend was born in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Missoula, Montana. As a
child, Angela grew up listening to stories told by her grandparents, ancient
tales and legends of faraway places. Influenced by her Irish and Scottish
heritage, Angela became an avid research historian, specializing in Celtic
mythology. Her gift for storytelling finally led her to a full time career in
historical research and writing. A writer in local community circulations,
Angela is also a published genealogical and historical resource writer who has
taught numerous research seminars. Currently, Angela divides her time between
writing, playing Celtic music on her fiddle, and Irish dancing.
Angela's first novel, Amarok, was published through Spencer Hill Press in 2012. Her newest novel, Angus MacBain and The Island of Sleeping Kings, was signed for publication with Clean Teen Publishing and released in September 2013. Her most recent young adult horror novel, River of Bones, is scheduled to release late October 2013.
Angela resides on a ranch, in rural Northwestern Montana, with her two children Levi and Grant.
Angela's first novel, Amarok, was published through Spencer Hill Press in 2012. Her newest novel, Angus MacBain and The Island of Sleeping Kings, was signed for publication with Clean Teen Publishing and released in September 2013. Her most recent young adult horror novel, River of Bones, is scheduled to release late October 2013.
Angela resides on a ranch, in rural Northwestern Montana, with her two children Levi and Grant.
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Excerpt from River of Bones by Angela J. Townsend:
Wolf stared at the
ceiling, his brow creased. “What's that?”
“I don't know. I heard
it just before you came in. I was going to ask you to come with me to check it
out.”
He walked from the
kitchen to the foot of the stairs and peered into the dark stairwell. I put
Benny into the playpen with his sippy cup and toys before following Wolf up the
stairs. Just as we reached the landing, the hollow footsteps sounded again.
Wolf glanced over his shoulder and whispered, “It might be the pipes rattling.
Old houses can make all kinds of random noises.
Stay close and let’s do some exploring.”
We checked out each
room, finding nothing but dust and building materials from half-finished
renovations. Then we came to the second staircase, which led to the third
floor. Steep and narrow, it swept much higher than the one leading to the
second floor. I held tight to the handrail, following Wolf to the third floor
landing. Five doors, all closed, lined the narrow hallway, two on either side
and one at the end.
“Let’s hurry. I have to
get back to Benny,” I said, taking a giant step and tripping over my own feet.
I landed hard, spraining my wrist.
“Are you all right?”
Wolf said, scooping me up. I started to dissolve in his strong arms. He stared
into my eyes for several seconds, then grabbed my hand and placed it against
his lips. His mouth parted under my hand and his breath danced across my
fingertips. I could hardly breathe. Heat seared into my face.
“Yeah, I'm okay,” I said
softly. I pulled back my hand–my body
tingling in places I didn't know I had.
The footsteps sounded
again. Wolf helped me to my feet, his eyes wide and alert. “It’s coming from
down the hall. Stay behind me.”
We tiptoed to the end of
the hallway to the last door. Wolf gripped the glass doorknob. “Who’s in
there?” He called. A faint flutter or shuffle could be heard on the other side
of the door. Wolf turned the handle, but it wouldn’t budge. “It’s locked.”
Whispering voices
traveled under the threshold. Footsteps sounded again.
“Open up, we’re coming
in!” Wolf said. He glanced at me, his eyes hard. “I’m gonna break it down.
Stand back.”
I took a step away and
Wolf shoved hard on the door. It flew open and every ounce of me begged for it
to be closed again.
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