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Maggie's Grave

The small Scottish town of Auchenmullan is dead, and has been for years. It sits in the shadow of a mountain, forgotten and atrophying in the perpetual gloom.

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Forty-seven residents are all that remain.

There's nothing to do there, nothing to see, except for a solitary grave near the top of the mountain.

MAGGIE WALL BURIED HERE AS A WITCH reads the faded inscription.

But sometimes the dead don't stay buried. Especially when they have unfinished business.

“Relentless, atmospheric folk-horror. Enhanced by Sodergren’s gift for eerie settings and relatable characters, Maggie’s Grave is the perfect way to kick off your spooky season reading.” Laurel Hightower, author of WHISPERS IN THE DARK and CROSSROADS

“Maggie’s Grave is everything I love about a good horror story; slithery as a snake, with a nasty wee bite that will sting for a while. Compelling, immersive, and unashamedly Scottish.” Gemma Amor, Bram Stoker Award nominated author of DEAR LAURA

First published: 2020
Publisher: Independently published
Pages: 266
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Scary: Not rated
Creepy: Not rated
Gore: Not rated
Disturbing: Not rated
Weird: Not rated

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Scary: Fear, tension and immediate threat.
Creepy: Unease, dread and an uncanny atmosphere.
Gore: Graphic injury, blood and bodily detail.
Disturbing: Upsetting ideas and lingering psychological impact.
Weird: Surreal, strange and reality-bending elements.

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