🩸 Horror Fiction

Forgotten Sin

✍️ Brian Hershey
Reader Score
4.5
(1 review)
$14.99
In stock — ready to ship Ships in 1–2 business days
📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A Cambridge scholar faces a lethal curse while navigating modern digital exposure.

Dr. Mya Bishop, a Cambridge scholar burdened by guilt, seeks help from Australian animal specialist Marcus Holland to break a personal curse tied to medieval folklore. This action disrupts her life and exposes her true nature to a lethal threat amidst the digital age. The story explores how ancient myths clash with modern technology and the consequences of revealing hidden truths. It appeals to fans of gothic fiction and supernatural suspense, though those preferring contemporary drama might find the mythological elements less engaging. The narrative focuses on character motivation driven by folklore rather than historical accuracy.

Key Themes
medieval mythology digital era rise relentless pursuit
Literary Context

The narrative is set against the backdrop of the rising digital era, contrasting ancient traditions with modern exposure. It draws on medieval mythology and folklore to frame the supernatural elements. The setting includes the University of Cambridge and involves an Australian specialist, bridging geographical divides in its exploration of hidden secrets.

Difficulty
●● Medium
Recommended For Fans Of
Shirley Jackson · M.R. James · Sylvia Townsend Warner · Colin Wilson
🩸
Horror Fiction
🏛 Reader2writer Press 📅 2021 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9780578308180

📝 Description: Forgotten Sin

Brian Hershey presents a narrative centered on Dr. Mya Bishop, a Cambridge scholar specializing in medieval mythology and folklore. Her academic expertise masks a personal curse driven by guilt and a desperate desire for freedom from a terrible past. To break this hold, she turns to Marcus Holland, an animal specialist based in Australia. His involvement disrupts the emotional balance and habits that previously concealed her dark secret from society. As the story unfolds against the backdrop of the rising digital era, Dr. Bishop can no longer hide her true nature. The exposure invites a relentless new menace determined solely to kill her. This tale examines the intersection of ancient folklore traditions with modern technological shifts. It focuses on how hidden histories resurface when personal boundaries are breached. The narrative follows the consequences of seeking help from outside one's immediate circle, particularly when that help unravels long-suppressed truths. Readers interested in gothic fiction and supernatural suspense will find this account compelling. Those preferring straightforward contemporary drama may find the mythological elements less engaging. The work relies on established traditions of medieval folklore to construct its central conflict. It does not offer a comprehensive history but rather uses these sources to drive character motivation. The organization follows Dr. Bishop's internal struggle as much as the external threat pursuing her.

💎 Our verdict on Forgotten Sin

“
🩸
Horror Reads editorial team
Horror desk
Brian Hershey constructs a tense atmosphere where medieval mythology serves as the engine for character motivation rather than mere historical backdrop. The book excels in depicting how Dr. Mya Bishop’s academic expertise masks a desperate personal struggle, creating a palpable sense of dread as her true nature is exposed to a lethal threat. This approach suits readers who enjoy supernatural suspense and gothic traditions that prioritize emotional balance and hidden secrets over plot mechanics. The clash between ancient curses and modern digital exposure provides a fresh perspective on classic horror tropes. While the reliance on established folklore traditions may not appeal to those seeking contemporary realism, the narrative effectively uses these sources to drive the central conflict. It is a compelling account for those who appreciate the weight of hidden histories and the relentless consequences of revealing them.
✓ EDITOR'S REVIEW

📖 Why choose it

📖

Why this book is worth reading

Readers who appreciate the slow-burn tension of gothic fiction will find this book compelling, particularly those interested in how hidden histories resurface when personal boundaries are breached. The story offers a unique examination of the consequences of seeking help from outside one's immediate circle, specifically when that assistance unravels long-suppressed truths about one's nature. It appeals to fans who enjoy supernatural suspense where character motivation is driven by folklore rather than strict historical accuracy. However, those preferring straightforward contemporary drama without mythological elements may find the thematic focus less engaging. The narrative provides a thought-provoking look at the intersection of ancient myths and modern technology, making it suitable for readers who value atmospheric storytelling and psychological depth over fast-paced action.

⭐ Reader reviews

The starting rating comes from the team Horror Reads —

Reader rating

4.5
Based on 1 reviews
5
0
4
1
3
0
2
0
1
0
H
Horror Reads editorial team

Brian Hershey constructs a tense atmosphere where medieval mythology serves as the engine for character motivation rather than mere historical backdrop. The book excels in depicting how Dr. Mya Bishop’s academic expertise masks a desperate personal struggle, creating a palpable sense of dread as her true nature is exposed to a lethal threat. This approach suits readers who enjoy supernatural suspense and gothic traditions that prioritize emotional balance and hidden secrets over plot mechanics. The clash between ancient curses and modern digital exposure provides a fresh perspective on classic horror tropes. While the reliance on established folklore traditions may not appeal to those seeking contemporary realism, the narrative effectively uses these sources to drive the central conflict. It is a compelling account for those who appreciate the weight of hidden histories and the relentless consequences of revealing them.

✍️ More books by this author Brian Hershey

Dead Avenue Vol.1
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Brian Hershey
Dead Avenue Vol.1
$24.99
81
Read →
Damned to Live
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Brian Hershey
Damned to Live
$15.99
78
Read →

🏛 Books from this publisher Reader2writer Press

Damned to Live
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Brian Hershey
Damned to Live
$15.99
78
Read →
Dark Steps
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Brian M Hershey
Dark Steps
$8.99
78
Read →
Dead Avenue Vol. 2
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Brian M Hershey
Dead Avenue Vol. 2
$24.99
78
Read →
Dead Avenue Vol.1
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Brian Hershey
Dead Avenue Vol.1
$24.99
81
Read →

You might also like

See more →
Dead Avenue Vol.1 ✨ New
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
1
Brian Hershey
Dead Avenue Vol.1
$24.99
81
Read →
Damned to Live ✨ New
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.4
1
Brian Hershey
Damned to Live
$15.99
78
Read →
The Haunting of Hill House ✨ New
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.8
1
Shirley Jackson
The Haunting of Hill House
$16.99
92
Read →
Dracula (Masterpiece Library Edition) ✨ New
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.8
1
Dracula (Masterpiece Library Edition)
$22.99
92
Read →
Edgar Allan Poe: Collected Works ✨ New
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.8
1
Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe: Collected Works
$24.99
92
Read →
Frankenstein ✨ New
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.8
1
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
Frankenstein
$26.95
92
Read →

Have a question about this item?

Ask about the edition, condition, delivery or anything else — we reply by email or phone, usually within a day.

Home Genres
Cart
Wishlist