The Plague Stones

From the critically acclaimed author of Hekla’s Children comes a dark and haunting tale of our world and the next.

Fleeing from a traumatic break-in, Londoners Paul and Tricia Feenan sell up to escape to the isolated Holiwell village where Tricia has inherited a property. Scattered throughout the settlement are centuries-old stones used during the Great Plague as boundary markers. No plague-sufferer was permitted to pass them and enter the village. The plague diminished, and the village survived unscathed, but since then each year the village trustees have insisted on an ancient ceremony to renew the village boundaries, until a misguided act by the Feenans’ son then reminds the village that there is a reason traditions have been rigidly stuck to, and that all acts of betrayal, even those committed centuries ago, have consequences....

©2019 James Brogden (P)2021 Blackstone Publishing

outstanding horror gem

it shattered my expectations of how these sorts of stories end. well crafted with great pacing. I'll be grief so not to spoil. fans of Stephen King need listen and review to bring up lesser known authors. its really that good

Interesting and terrifying

I really enjoyed the storyline. The story went back and forth between two time periods. This novel kept me on the edge of my seat and terrified me at the same time!

Love the book

Really enjoyed this book. Would absolutely recommend it to others if they enjoy ghost stories, infectious disease, and midsomar murders.

Interesting

The whole story was fascinating- it ended very wonderfully
It’s worth the listen - I couldn’t stop listening

Historical References and Folk Horror Meet 21st Century Life and Body Horror

Enjoyed the well researched bits about the Black Death and 14th century folk life. Wonderful connections to 21st century British village life and some gorgeous body horror.