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The Plague Stones
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From the critically acclaimed author of Hekla's Children comes a dark and haunting tale of our world and the next. Fleeing from a traumatic break-in, Londoners Paul and Tricia Feenan sell up to escape to the isolated Holiwell village where Tricia has inherited a property. Scattered throughout the settlement are centuries-old stones used during the Great Plague as boundary markers. No plague-sufferer was permitted to pass them and enter the village. The plague diminished, and the village survived unscathed, but since then each year the village trustees have insisted on an ancient ceremony to renew the village boundaries, until a misguided act by the Feenans' son then reminds the village that there is a reason traditions have been rigidly stuck to, and that all acts of betrayal, even those committed centuries ago, have consequences...
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Brogden delivers a haunting tale that effectively blends personal trauma with communal guilt. The setting of Holiwell village serves as a character in itself, where the weight of centuries-old plague markers creates an oppressive atmosphere. The story excels in building tension through the violation of sacred boundaries, appealing to readers who favor slow-burn horror over jump scares. While the premise relies on familiar folk horror elements, the execution is polished and evocative. It suits those who enjoy stories where the supernatural is inextricably linked to historical injustice and the rigid enforcement of tradition.
