Loch Dorcha

Lake of Lost Souls

A haunting mystery thriller about intergenerational trauma, dark secrets and a desperate search for truth – even if it could destroy everything you thought you knew. An essential read for fans of Stephen King’s supernatural mysteries and the haunting ghost stories of Susan Hill, performed by a full cast led by Daisy Ridley (Star Wars).

Three decades after the mysterious death of her mother, Zoe Crowley returns to Loch Dorcha, the remote village in the Scottish Highlands where her father was born. There, on the shores of the dark, fog-veiled loch, she hopes to finally find answers. But the icy water holds more than memories. A ghostly young boy emerges from the black depths, dripping and pale, beckoning her to follow. Unsure whether her mind is playing tricks or if the place is truly haunted, Zoe descends into her parents’ past. What begins as a search for the truth unleashes a chain of deadly events. No sooner has Zoe arrived than a series of inexplicable murders occurs. With every layer of the past she uncovers, the villagers’ hostility grows, their suspicion turning towards Zoe herself. As the boundaries between reality and delusion blur, a dark family secret is revealed. Did her mother die for threatening to uncover that same horror? Zoe can’t shake the feeling that the ghostly boy visiting her on cold, stormy nights holds the key to the mystery.

©2024 Yves Eugene Hensel (P)2026 Audible Ltd.

A TRUE GHOST STORY

that kept me wanting more! I listened each night for as long as possible before falling off to sleep.
I LOVED the Intriguing Storyline, Cultural Setting and the Characters. The mystery stayed in tact up to the very end.
I found the Narration Excellent and enjoyable to follow.
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Horror, & supernatural, not thriller, but well executed

This campfire ghost story set in an isolated village with quirky townspeople and a dark history is an immersive experience in horror. The mystery to solve is not going to require a fedora or badge, but the suspension of disbelief in ghosts and possession

Interesting Twists & Turns

This story is full of intrigue and suspense. One moment you believe you’re on the right path and suddenly what you thought is no longer true! Definitely recommend if you enjoy suspense, a little spooky and trying to puzzle out the ending.

original story

i couldn't put it down! i enjoyed the characters and the story line. kind of a cliff hanger ending, but not horrible