Happy Valley Series

My Happy Valley series is a spine-chilling blend of supernatural horror, psychological tension, and small-town secrets, exploring the eerie mysteries and cursed history of a fictional quiet Appalachian town. Each story introduces new characters whose lives intertwine with the valley’s dark past, revealing how its sinister forces prey on fear, guilt, and sorrow.

Rooted in the eerie charm of Appalachian folklore and the haunting beauty of Western North Carolina, the Happy Valley series brings to life a world where legends intertwine with reality. Drawing inspiration from the mysterious and sometimes charming towns and landscapes of the region where I was born and raised, each story delves into the rich tapestry of local mythos and the unyielding spirit of the mountains.

Happy Valley itself is a place in North Carolina, where I currently reside. Only the ghosts aren’t real.

Or are they?

Books in the Series:

The Cursed Melody

When 16-year-old Avery Adair moves with her family to Happy Valley, she discovers a town steeped in folklore—and a haunting tied to her new home. As she delves into the tragic history of composer James Patterson, she becomes entangled in a deadly curse connected to a sinister melody that controls those who hear it. Alongside newfound friends, Avery must unravel the truth behind the music before it consumes them all. But as friendships fracture and ghosts return, Avery learns that some mysteries can’t be solved without sacrifice.

Shadow of Spear Finger

Macon and Tyler Redbird, Cherokee brothers living on the outskirts of Happy Valley, are drawn into a chilling battle against the legendary spirit Spear Finger. After their grandmother, Victoria, becomes possessed by the malevolent entity, the brothers must rely on their heritage, courage, and a mysterious bird’s song to banish the spirit before she claims Tyler’s heart. The story delves deeper into the valley’s ties to ancient spirits and its cursed land, exploring themes of family, heritage, and the power of ancestral knowledge.

Lake of Lament

After a hurricane-induced flood devastates her family, Willow returns to Happy Valley seeking solace from her grief. However, the lake of her childhood, once a serene escape, now harbors a dark presence. Haunted by a malevolent spirit that preys on despair, Willow must confront her own inner turmoil while uncovering the truth behind the lake’s closure and the town’s buried secrets. As the spirit tightens its grip, Willow learns that the past she sought to escape may hold the key to her survival.

The Bone Lady

A youth group’s summer camp adventure takes a dark turn when they stumble upon a forgotten park deep in the woods of Happy Valley. After hearing a chilling campfire tale of Mother Tabitha—a once-beloved caregiver who lured children to their deaths and vanished into legend—the group begins experiencing strange sightings and eerie gifts. When their friend Lulit vanishes and a series of local child disappearances and illness rocks Happy Valley, the town’s dark folklore comes alive once more. The friends uncover the horrifying truth: the Bone Lady, as she is now known, has returned. Armed with an iron knife and their unshakable bond, the friends must journey to her lair to confront the ancient evil, racing to save their friend and stop the Bone Lady before she claims them all.