Rose of Jericho

Alex Grecian, known for his USA Today bestselling novel Red Rabbit, returns with Rose of Jericho. This supernatural horror novel is set in nineteenth-century New England. The story follows three women: Rabbit, Sadie Grace, and their friend Rose. They travel to the town of Ascension to help Rose care for her ailing cousin. Their new home, Bethany Hall, is occupied by dozens of ghosts. An attic holds something waiting for them. The villagers are unwelcoming and wary of these strange visitors. Strange events plague the town. A mother wasting from cancer rises from her bed. A boy trampled by a milk cart walks away unharmed. A hanged man speaks with a broken neck. The dead refuse to stay dead. As the women investigate, they must hide their true nature. A dangerous force approaches them quickly. Grecian draws on gothic and supernatural traditions. He creates a tense atmosphere where ghosts are not the main threat. The narrative focuses on the mystery of Ascension and the hidden dangers within Bethany Hall. This book suits readers who enjoy atmospheric horror with historical settings. It may not appeal to those seeking fast-paced action or modern urban fantasy. The story relies on slow-burn tension and character interaction rather than explicit violence. Grecian uses the setting to explore themes of death and community suspicion. The plot unfolds through the women's attempts to uncover the truth while remaining hidden from the wary locals.