The Stones of Landane by Catherine Cavendish

The Stones of Landane

by Catherine Cavendish 




A mysterious, psychological thriller from the ever-enthralling Cat Cavendish


                                            Fear her now, fear the queen,

As in her stone she reigns supreme...’

When Jonathan agrees to accompany his girlfriend, Nadia, on a trip to Landane, he imagines a short relaxing break in the countryside. But he quickly discovers that Nadia isn’t just drawn to the ancient Neolithic stone circle, she is obsessed by the megaliths.

One in particular holds a fascination for her. Within hours, her personality begins to change, and it isn’t long before Jonathan starts to fear for her sanity.

Reaching far back into the past and up to the present day, those same stones have demonstrated powers beyond reason and, as Jonathan’s girlfriend becomes increasingly distant from reality, some of the ghosts of the past begin to reappear.

Now it isn’t only Nadia who is in danger.






My Thoughts



This is a story that will have you wondering what is ,or is not, real in the lives of Nadia and Jonathan as they visit Landane. Though the vast majority of the story centres around Nadia and Jonathan for reasons you will find as you read the book , it also takes you back in time to 1900 with Olivia and Grant and 1967 with  Shelly and Mick. This is definitely a story of gothic horror that will have you squirming in places and the pull of the stones and apparitions will pull you in to a world, or worlds you may, or may not wish to explore.
My only gripe with the book is that it is written by an English author, printed and produced in the UK and yet we have American spellings of certain words e.g. colour and favourite, which really does bug me. 



About the Author




Following a varied career in sales, advertising and career guidance, Cat is now the full-time author of a number of paranormal, ghostly and Gothic horror novels and novellas.


She lives with her long-suffering husband and black cat in a 260 year old haunted apartment in North Wales.


Comments

  1. Catherine CavendishJanuary 24, 2025 at 7:04 AM

    Thank you, Jill. Much appreciated. I understand - and empathise - with your observation about US spellings. It is, I believe, a cost issue. To print separate UK and US editions would not be cost-effective as I am not in the major leagues inhabited by the likes of Stephen King and so forth and I sell more books in the US than in the UK, hence the choice. Hope that clarifies the situation and that the spelling didn't detract too much. Thanks again - and for being an active part of the blog tour

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    1. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2025 at 1:03 PM

      Totally understand Catherine and thank you for taking the time to explain. Loved the story

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    2. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2025 at 7:19 AM

      Thank you, Jill. Have a great weekend :)

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