A veteran of the Civil War, Jeremiah chooses a plot of land in West Hamilton, Maine as the place to start a family and a homestead. After a mysterious predator attacks his livestock one winter night, he realizes that the nearby woods have been keeping a secret: something dark and deadly lurks within. But Jeremiah has secrets, too, and the newfound predator isn't the only thing hiding in the woods. In this prequel to SMOLDER, Michael R. Goodwin reminds you that you are never truly alone in the woods.
Author
Michael R. Goodwin is the author of THE LIBERTY KEY, a novel of supernatural suspense, SMOLDER, a horror novella, and ROADSIDE FORGOTTEN, a collection of five short stories. His collection of short stories, HOW GOOD IT FEELS TO BURN, was released by Dark Pine Publishing, and he has published two story singles, THE RITUAL and BROKEN JUSTICE. His stories have been featured in multiple anthologies such as "124 Beloved" by Regulus Press, "Lunatic Lullabies" by Pyke Publishing, "October Blood" by Hawke Haus, and "Devil's Rejects" by Dark Pine Publishing. Aside from writing, he enjoys reading, composing music, and photography. He lives in Maine with his wife and four children.
