Black Oak: The Loveless Chronicles: Chapter 1
by Titus Murphy
KIRKUS REVIEW: “Murphy’s novel is populated by myriad, vibrant characters with engrossing backstories…Frequent dialogue scenes give the narrative a consistent pace…A low-key but detailed introduction to a world of uncanny characters and creatures.”
WELCOME TO BLACK OAK!
In the town of Black Oak, nothing is ever what it seems. Wrangling, local country types run a history of indiscretions that mar the city. These range from murders and no-named civilians perpetrating as heroes. But beneath this “run-of-the-mill” Midwestern locale lurks a pervasive past. But soon, everything is about to come full circle: like a blazing blood moon.
Mark is an unassuming trucker who has fallen for a beautiful clerk working at a “Mom & Pop” store. Her name is Sharon; consequently, nothing else in the world matters more than stealing her heart. Destiny steps in after running into the Bayou to deliver a package. After that, Mark is served up a plate of “the unexpected.” This sparks the flames of wickedness in his hometown. And as the secrets buried in there begin to unearth. But the truth fans those burning flames until nothing is left but ashes and chaos. In the end, the only mystery left to solve will be if this is isolated to one town or involves the entire world’s fate.
REVIEWS:
FOREWORD REVIEWS: “…full of interesting characters who hold attention. The secrets of their home are a binding force that brings the tale together.”
ONLINEBOOKCLUB.ORG:4/4 stars “…a fantasy series full of magical creatures in an urban environment…I recommend it.”
CLARION RATING:4/5 star “In the fantasy novel Black Oak, citizens across two ears reckon with strange creatures among them.”
READERS’ FAVORITE:5/5 stars “Murphy’s Black Oak is a fast-paced and atmospheric paranormal thriller novel about the struggle between good and evil. His characters are authentic and believable, and his plot keeps the reader edgy and expectant.”
INDIEREADER:“The strongest aspect of Titus Murphy’s Black Oak is its creative world-building.”
LITERARY TITAN: 4/5 stars “In Titus Murphy’s Black Oak lie a story that is both riveting and enchanting.”
LITPICK TEEN REVIEWS: 5/5 stars “Black Oak by Titus Murphy is a vivid paranormal thriller novel with great potential.”
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