The Moorstone Sickness

By: Bernard Taylor

Narrated by: Matthew Lyon

After the death of their infant son, Hal and Rowan Graham decide to leave the mad bustle of London and move to a quiet country refuge. And the rustic village of Moorstone seems perfect. Too perfect? Lying beneath a hill capped by an enormous stone, Moorstone hides mysterious secrets. Why does such a small town need such a large insane asylum? Why do the village's elderly residents leave everything they own to young newcomers they barely know? And why is everyone so friendly, so handsome, and so preoccupied with Hal and Rowan's health?

Before the Grahams can piece the insidious puzzle together, they are plunged into a spiraling terror of ancient mysteries reborn, people who are not quite what they seem, and a village that is quaint, charming - and deadly!

When it comes to spine-chilling tales of quiet horror, no one surpasses Bernard Taylor, the best-selling author of the classic novels, The Godsend and Sweetheart, Sweetheart.

"Reaches its horrifying climax with seductive grace." (Library Journal)

"A fine atmosphere of terror." (New York Times)

"Slow-building occult horror." (Kirkus Reviews)

"His fiction grips and holds the reader.... Taylor is a master." (Publishers Weekly)

©1982, 2018 Bernard Taylor (P)2018 Valancourt Books

Good little horror story

While this story was reminiscent of a certain movie, it nonetheless was an enjoyable listen. Author did fantastic job building the creepy atmosphere and character personalities.

Fantastic horror, deeply sad.

Just absolutely heartbreaking work of fiction, and an exceptional horror story because of it. A classic for a reason.

Was slightly predictable

I figured it out that is the what and why but ending was a surprise still. That said it was still very good story and narrator did very good job with different voices. It reminded me of a movie I saw I think the name of it was the key or something along those lines with Kate Hudson. Which I might add I loved so I really did enjoy this book. Yes I would recommend this title to anyone interested. I was given this audio in exchange for honest and fair review for free. P.s I finished this audio in less than two days, couldn’t put it down.

Excellent Pacing - Truly Horrifying

The cruelest of slow burns. Endlessly mounting tension, toward an ending you'll never forget. Full marks.