Residents had long forgotten the shocking events of the summer of 1972. Until someone moved into Old Lady Ketchel’s derelict home on 33 Tailings Way.
It had been 25 years since Old Lady Ketchel’s reign of terror ended, and the Slaughter family and empire met its fiery end. Enough time for residents to purge the town of the Slaughter monarchy, and any vestige of the family’s past influence or existence. Or so they thought. Little did they know that Enoch Slaughter, Jr. had fathered a baby boy with a teenage stripper just before his demise.
Then there was Karen Garber and her baby Loralei, thought to be the product of her marriage to Enoch Slaughter IV. However, Karen knew the truth, which she took with her when she and Loralei fled Slaughter for greener pastures. But now, Loralei was a young adult with questions about the identity of her birth father. Something her mother vowed never to divulge.
So when Loralei returned to what used to be Slaughter and moved into the ramshackle eyesore that had been Old Lady Ketchel’s home, residents became nervous. It had stood vacant and neglected for a quarter of a century. Not because the townspeople hadn’t thought to bulldoze it and create a nice, quiet green space. It’s just that every time a demolition crew stepped foot onto the property, some tragedy would befall them. Eventually, they gave up trying to rid the town of the one last remnant from Slaughter’s tumultuous past.
Why had Loralei moved back to town and into Old Lady Ketchel’s house? Would she come to some misfortune, like the demolition crews? Or was her distant connection to the town’s chaotic past a harbinger of calamities to come?
Loralei’s Siren Song is a sequel to the Slaughter Minnesota horror series. Just when you thought the chaos was over!
Buy your copy now, or Loralei may sing her deadly siren song to you.
The Asa Minir series is phenomenal! I just finished book 9 in rhe series and I am desperately trying to access your website to get Book 10. But I keep getting an error reading saying: "Access denied". WHY?
At first I was skeptical, it started a bit unusual than mmy usual type of book. But it draws you in, and is so raw and honest. I went on emotional roller coasters with the poor girl! By book 3, where I’m at now, I keep forgetting it hasn’t been years, but mere months in which these characters, especially Aja ha lived about 3 lifetimes of emotional and moral upheaval. Really love the series so far.
This series was fantastic. The storyline in on par with John Le Carrie's The Constant Gardner. After 37 years in healthcare, it's a little too plausible!
The concept is good, but the writing is a little abrupt. That's the best way I can describe it, instead of smooth corners, the writing just turns sharp 90 degrees over and over. One second we're meeting this guy and next minute he's gone (without any spoilers) and it's so abrupt and baffling even when it is explained. Same with her powers, everyone just accepts them, without any doubts or confusion. Again, I like the concept but I ended up stopping the reading after book 2.
Gifted, cursed, and emotionally wrecked - thanks Aja. At first, Aja Minor: Gifted or Cursed felt like the usual setup, a psychic teen, a crime thriller vibe, and the promise of a series. I thought I was just dipping my toes in. Then the story grabbed me by the heart, dragged me into its depths, and refused to let go. I became fully immersed, emotionally invested, and yes, ugly crying happened. Repeatedly. If you're planning to read this, bring tissues. A Costco-sized box should do. The writing pulls you in slowly, then hits you with gut-punch after gut-punch. Aja is compelling, raw, and real. Her gift is both a blessing and a burden, and the way the author explores trauma, justice, and survival is intense. That said, this book does contain graphic depictions of sexual assault. If that's a trigger for you, please proceed with caution. I absolutely recommend this book. But fair warning: once you finish, you'll want the rest of the series immediately. And then you'll stare at the $70 e-book price tag and start negotiating with your bank account and your soul. Is it worth it? Emotionally, yes. Financially, I'm still working on my justification spreadsheet
I was really looking forward to the next book in the Loralei trilogy and boy, was it good. Some really unexpected twists and turns. An amazing read and I can't wait for the next book.
Well done Chris
Can't beat the Hagatha series. Keeps me at the end of my chair!! Glad Chris continued his Hagatha series. Was waiting for it. Looking forward to the next book of the series.
Read the first 3 books first. I love this author. The only thing bad about this is that I have to wait until fall for the next book in the series to be released!
Aja is an amazing character and completely relatable. I appreciate that the graphic details are minimal as the subject matter is tough enough with out adding too many visuals.
An excellent book showing the trials of a young girl struggling to come to terms with her unique gift.
I'm looking forward to reading the whole series.
If ever a book deserved to be made into a film, or TV series this does
The Asa Minir series is phenomenal! I just finished book 9 in rhe series and I am desperately trying to access your website to get Book 10. But I keep getting an error reading saying: "Access denied". WHY?
At first I was skeptical, it started a bit unusual than mmy usual type of book. But it draws you in, and is so raw and honest. I went on emotional roller coasters with the poor girl! By book 3, where I’m at now, I keep forgetting it hasn’t been years, but mere months in which these characters, especially Aja ha lived about 3 lifetimes of emotional and moral upheaval. Really love the series so far.
This series was fantastic. The storyline in on par with John Le Carrie's The Constant Gardner. After 37 years in healthcare, it's a little too plausible!
The concept is good, but the writing is a little abrupt. That's the best way I can describe it, instead of smooth corners, the writing just turns sharp 90 degrees over and over. One second we're meeting this guy and next minute he's gone (without any spoilers) and it's so abrupt and baffling even when it is explained. Same with her powers, everyone just accepts them, without any doubts or confusion. Again, I like the concept but I ended up stopping the reading after book 2.
Gifted, cursed, and emotionally wrecked - thanks Aja. At first, Aja Minor: Gifted or Cursed felt like the usual setup, a psychic teen, a crime thriller vibe, and the promise of a series. I thought I was just dipping my toes in. Then the story grabbed me by the heart, dragged me into its depths, and refused to let go. I became fully immersed, emotionally invested, and yes, ugly crying happened. Repeatedly. If you're planning to read this, bring tissues. A Costco-sized box should do. The writing pulls you in slowly, then hits you with gut-punch after gut-punch. Aja is compelling, raw, and real. Her gift is both a blessing and a burden, and the way the author explores trauma, justice, and survival is intense. That said, this book does contain graphic depictions of sexual assault. If that's a trigger for you, please proceed with caution. I absolutely recommend this book. But fair warning: once you finish, you'll want the rest of the series immediately. And then you'll stare at the $70 e-book price tag and start negotiating with your bank account and your soul. Is it worth it? Emotionally, yes. Financially, I'm still working on my justification spreadsheet
I was really looking forward to the next book in the Loralei trilogy and boy, was it good. Some really unexpected twists and turns. An amazing read and I can't wait for the next book.
Well done Chris
Can't beat the Hagatha series. Keeps me at the end of my chair!! Glad Chris continued his Hagatha series. Was waiting for it. Looking forward to the next book of the series.
Read the first 3 books first. I love this author. The only thing bad about this is that I have to wait until fall for the next book in the series to be released!
Aja is an amazing character and completely relatable. I appreciate that the graphic details are minimal as the subject matter is tough enough with out adding too many visuals.
An excellent book showing the trials of a young girl struggling to come to terms with her unique gift.
I'm looking forward to reading the whole series.
If ever a book deserved to be made into a film, or TV series this does