A small town on the coast where strange things are happening. A mysterious island not far away. A mansion, rumored to be haunted. These are classic settings that I’ve enjoyed in many horror stories and movies. In my last book, I used the ‘folk horror’ setting of an English village. In Book 2, Whispers from the Deep, I decided to take the plunge and move things Stateside. But not before some demonic shenanigans in a basement. What happens when someone tries to defy death? That’s the question we...

Where I grew up in England, there were lots of coal mines. But while the miners are long gone, now, the mine workings are still there—thousands of tunnels under towns and villages, even out under the seabed for miles. Not surprisingly, down the years there have been plenty of accidents and one even supposedly occurred right under a pub where my mates and I used to drink. Five men trapped by a roof collapse, slowly running out of air and hope as rescuers battled in vain to dig them out. Grim,...

A peaceful English village, nestling in verdant countryside. A centuries-old church presided over by an eccentric clergyman. A mystery that lurks in the crypt. A secret hidden for centuries that erupts into the modern world and shatters the idyllic lives of visitors and villagers alike. An outsider, or maybe several, who comes to investigate. As a boy I saw so many movies and TV shows with these basic ingredients, and I soon found plenty of stories in books that followed the tested formula....

Shane Ryan has faced off against incredible odds in the past, against enemies both cunning and powerful. And the Endless Night has thrown such ghosts to test him over and over and over. But they have made things very personal this time around, and that’s an important thing to keep in mind. Imagine having no rest, being held against the ropes, fighting an unknown but powerful foe. With someone you care about hanging in the balance. That’s what’s about to go down on Night’s End, the third book...

There’s a common thread in a lot of horror that deals with monsters. Whether it’s a slasher like Ghostface, a vampire like Dracula, the wolfman or a zombie, the idea is that something turned a person into a nightmare. There’s a whole new layer of fear in that concept—the realization that it could happen to you. Fiona has been a fun character to write. I had a blast getting inside her head, to understand what a young woman would do when confronted with something that cannot and should not ever...

When it comes to dolls, few are creepier than a ventriloquist dummy. These dolls are presented like they’re alive. It speaks in a voice we all know is fake, but we play along anyway. They’re often sarcastic or even mean-spirited when paired with the ventriloquist as part of the gimmick. I wanted to play with the idea of a spirit that found its power not in anything physical, but something mental. A spirit that shows you your dreams, your heart’s desire, and speaks to you in a voice you long to...

One of the big goals in this series is to pit Shane against something bigger than a single enemy. And the cult of the Endless Night has proven to be bigger and more widespread than Shane had expected. It is a movement made up of the selfish, cruel, and greedy. People who will do anything for money and power, no matter who has to die along the way. Thus a cat and mouse game of tracking down who heads the organization. So that Shane can stop them once and for all. The problem? He can’t trust...

Have you ever felt an inexplicable shiver down your spine, as if unseen forces were at play? In my teenage years, my friends and I loved indulging in movie nights. Those nights often extended until the early hours, and I would find myself driving home through deserted backroads. The emptiness of the streets offered the perfect opportunity to crank up the music I secretly enjoyed. One fateful night, as I cruised down a solitary stretch with the wind in my hair while singing along to...

As a solo female traveler, I once stayed at a hotel that was built right near a party road—a central city street lined with bars, clubs, and late-night restaurants. Numerous locals warned me to never stray from the main road. These warnings made me curious, but I followed them, nonetheless. Then came the night after some heavy partying. The combination of alcohol, fatigue, and unfamiliarity got the better of me. And I took a wrong turn. It was the silence that struck me first. A few steps and...

What happens when Shane Ryan agrees to help a friend and suddenly everything spirals out of control? Shane is no stranger to haunted houses. But usually, he gets to work on his own terms and handle the situation his way. This time, called to help James Moran, Shane has to take on seven spirits with one rule. He can’t destroy them. The result is Shane in a haunted house unlike any other he’s experienced before, trapped with some of the worst spirits he’s ever had to face. And this time around...