Blackwater Saga – serie

THE DARK GOTHIC HORROR PHENOMENON, PERFECT FOR FANS OF GRADY HENDRIX, STEPHEN KING, AND SHIRLEY JACKSONOVER 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE'RIVETING, TERRIFYING...JUST ABSOLUTELY GREAT' STEPHEN KINGYou are now entering Perdido, Alabama. In this small southern town, the dark, menacing waters of the local river have risen, submerging buildings and causing the inhabitants to seek higher ground. And as those waters recede, something terrifying will emerge.The town is ruled by the Caskey clan, a family of rich local landowners dominated by the fierce, morally grey matriarch, Mary-Love. When her son meets Elinor Dammert - a compelling but ambiguous young woman with a troubling past - a power struggle ensues.But perhaps the biggest threat to the family lies in what they cannot see, what lies in the swamps beyond the boundaries of their fine mansion and the sawmills and lumberyards of the town.The first to disappear is a child. He won't be the last..._______'Beyond any trace of a doubt, one of the absolutely best writers of horror' Peter StraubWhat readers say:‘It's one of those books that doesn't just make you want to turn the page, it makes you utterly desperate to find out what happens next, as if your life depends upon it.’‘5 Bajillion Stars!! I can’t even fathom how to write a review at this moment. What I need to do at this time is sit back and soak it all in.’‘A powerful water-based beasty… The supernatural is never the focus, merely a spice. The family is the meat. Sometimes literally.’‘I didn’t feel like I was reading a book. I felt like I was living in Perdido and the lives of the Caskeys felt like a part of my life.’‘Reminded me of Game of Thrones, only played out in an Alabama river town over the course of three generations.’‘This is going in my top ten books of all time’‘A bloody masterpiece of Southern Gothic historical fiction. From intricate family dramas that span decades, beautiful slice of life, brilliant characters, masterfully crafted character dynamics and so much more.’

THE DARK GOTHIC HORROR PHENOMENON, PERFECT FOR FANS OF GRADY HENDRIX, STEPHEN KING, AND SHIRLEY JACKSONOVER 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD'RIVETING, TERRIFYING...JUST ABSOLUTELY GREAT' STEPHEN KING***Book II in the Blackwater series. Perdido, Alabama, has scarcely recovered from the floods that devasted the community. Now a scheme to build a levee is dogged by a series of mysterious events: unpredictable currents in the river, worrying disappearances. Meanwhile in the Caskey family, Marie-Love, the matriarch, continues her machinations against Elinor, her strange daughter in law.Plots, unholy alliances, sacrifices - in the struggle between them, nothing is off limits. In Perdido, the changes will be profound; the consequences irreversible.***READERS SAY:'This really is one of the horror genre’s best kept secrets''The Blackwater saga continues to have me captivated and obsessed.''This Southern Gothic soap opera of a series continues to be a blast!''5 STARS...Michael McDowell’s magnum-opus Blackwater is a literal treat!''Great characters, superb storytelling. Just read this series!''Entirely obsessed with this story'

THE DARK GOTHIC HORROR PHENOMENON, PERFECT FOR FANS OF GRADY HENDRIX, STEPHEN KING, AND SHIRLEY JACKSONOVER 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD'RIVETING, TERRIFYING...JUST ABSOLUTELY GREAT' STEPHEN KING***The third book in the Blackwater series. Perdido, 1928. Torn apart by the continuing tensions between Mary-Love and her daughter-in-law Elinor, the Caskey family must also confront other crises.As the economy plummets and relationships sour, something sinister is prowling the darkest recesses of the Caskey household. Patient, implacable, waiting to catch its next victim in its deadly web…READERS SAY:'I would recommend it to anyone -fans of soap operas, ghost stories, southern horror, southern gothic, creature features, mysteries, 80's horror and just plain rip-roaring FUN!''This series is only getting better with each book.''Epic, gargantuan, [a] breathtaking masterpiece.''Excellent! This series keeps on getting better.''This slice of life, supernatural Southern Gothic is a must read! It is everything that horror fans got into reading for, and so much more.'

THE DARK GOTHIC HORROR PHENOMENON, PERFECT FOR FANS OF GRADY HENDRIX, STEPHEN KING, AND SHIRLEY JACKSONOVER 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD'RIVETING, TERRIFYING...JUST ABSOLUTELY GREAT' STEPHEN KING***The fourth book in the Blackwater series. A new era has begun for the Caskey family.Elinor’s relentless determination and the years of struggle are finally beginning to bear fruit: old hostilities have faded and the town is ripe for change. The conflict in Europe has brought new blood to Perdido, men arriving from far afield wanting to ingratiate themselves with the powerful family.But tangling with the Caskeys comes at a cost, and soon they must ask themselves how close is too close…***READERS SAY:'Why has it taken me this long to discover Michael McDowell?!?!''The entire series is enthralling, and impossible to stop reading.''Recommended for fans of 80's horror, soap operas, mysteries''Damn you Michael!! This series is so cool I can't wait to see where it ends.''I’m caught: hook, line and sinker.'

THE DARK GOTHIC HORROR PHENOMENON, PERFECT FOR FANS OF GRADY HENDRIX, STEPHEN KING, AND SHIRLEY JACKSONOVER 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE'RIVETING, TERRIFYING...JUST ABSOLUTELY GREAT' STEPHEN KINGThe fifth book in the Blackwater series. In Perdido, Alabama, the Caskey family have endured; some face death whilst others welcome new life. Unexpected alliances have formed, bitter conflict divides former friends. Hardened by years of experience, Miriam, now head of the family business, is relentless in her pursuit of wealth. And when she makes a surprising discovery beneath their lands, it is not just the Caskey family that benefits, but the whole town.But will this sudden fortune be enough to lay to rest the ghosts of the past? And how long before nature comes to reclaim its debt?READERS SAY: 'At this point in the Blackwater saga, I’ve stopped pretending I’m just “reading a series.” I’m living in Perdido, Alabama, breathing its thick, humid air, listening to the Caskeys’ whispered rivalries, and waiting for the river to reveal yet another secret.''A southern soap opera with a creepy twist and I love it.''Dallas/Dynasty in southern gothic creepy style. Brilliant book. Can't wait to read the last part of this series.''I'm devastated. How am I so attached to these characters?'

THE DARK GOTHIC HORROR PHENOMENON, PERFECT FOR FANS OF GRADY HENDRIX, STEPHEN KING, AND SHIRLEY JACKSONOVER 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE'RIVETING, TERRIFYING...JUST ABSOLUTELY GREAT' STEPHEN KINGThe sixth and final book in the Blackwater series.Even if the years weigh heavily on their shoulders, the Caskey family now enjoy wealth way beyond their wildest dreams. Parties, lavish receptions and social gatherings give a rhythm to their existence, their days spent in carefree abandonment.But the past is not forgotten and a dark presence looms over Perdido, its inhabitants and its rivers.The time of reckoning has come....READERS SAY:'A pitch-perfect finale to one of the finest stories told in horror fiction''This has to be one of the most satisfying series I've ever read. A stunning multi-generational epic full of drama, mystery, familial obligations and secrets.''Absolutely epic - not just as a horror novel but Americana at its best.''A masterpiece of Gothic fiction.''A truly one-of-a-kind literary saga—part horror, part family chronicle, part myth of the American South.''A beautiful story, a marvel of fiction... left with shivers up my spine and continued thoughts in my mind. R.I.P. Michael McDowell, I hope more people get to experience your talent, gone but far from forgotten.'

THE DARK GOTHIC HORROR PHENOMENON, PERFECT FOR FANS OF GRADY HENDRIX, STEPHEN KING, AND SHIRLEY JACKSONOVER 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE'RIVETING, TERRIFYING...JUST ABSOLUTELY GREAT' STEPHEN KINGYou are now entering Perdido, Alabama. In this small southern town, the dark, menacing waters of the local river have risen, submerging buildings and causing the inhabitants to seek higher ground. And as those waters recede, something terrifying will emerge.The town is ruled by the Caskey clan, a family of rich local landowners dominated by the fierce, morally grey matriarch, Mary-Love. When her son meets Elinor Dammert - a compelling but ambiguous young woman with a troubling past - a power struggle ensues.But perhaps the biggest threat to the family lies in what they cannot see, what lies in the swamps beyond the boundaries of their fine mansion and the sawmills and lumberyards of the town.The first to disappear is a child. He won't be the last..._______'Beyond any trace of a doubt, one of the absolutely best writers of horror' Peter StraubWhat readers say:‘It's one of those books that doesn't just make you want to turn the page, it makes you utterly desperate to find out what happens next, as if your life depends upon it.’‘5 Bajillion Stars!! I can’t even fathom how to write a review at this moment. What I need to do at this time is sit back and soak it all in.’‘A powerful water-based beasty… The supernatural is never the focus, merely a spice. The family is the meat. Sometimes literally.’‘I didn’t feel like I was reading a book. I felt like I was living in Perdido and the lives of the Caskeys felt like a part of my life.’‘Reminded me of Game of Thrones, only played out in an Alabama river town over the course of three generations.’‘This is going in my top ten books of all time’‘A bloody masterpiece of Southern Gothic historical fiction. From intricate family dramas that span decades, beautiful slice of life, brilliant characters, masterfully crafted character dynamics and so much more.’

THE DARK GOTHIC HORROR PHENOMENON, PERFECT FOR FANS OF GRADY HENDRIX, STEPHEN KING, AND SHIRLEY JACKSONOVER 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD'RIVETING, TERRIFYING...JUST ABSOLUTELY GREAT' STEPHEN KING***Book II in the Blackwater series. Perdido, Alabama, has scarcely recovered from the floods that devasted the community. Now a scheme to build a levee is dogged by a series of mysterious events: unpredictable currents in the river, worrying disappearances. Meanwhile in the Caskey family, Marie-Love, the matriarch, continues her machinations against Elinor, her strange daughter in law.Plots, unholy alliances, sacrifices - in the struggle between them, nothing is off limits. In Perdido, the changes will be profound; the consequences irreversible.***READERS SAY:'This really is one of the horror genre’s best kept secrets''The Blackwater saga continues to have me captivated and obsessed.''This Southern Gothic soap opera of a series continues to be a blast!''5 STARS...Michael McDowell’s magnum-opus Blackwater is a literal treat!''Great characters, superb storytelling. Just read this series!''Entirely obsessed with this story'

THE DARK GOTHIC HORROR PHENOMENON, PERFECT FOR FANS OF GRADY HENDRIX, STEPHEN KING, AND SHIRLEY JACKSONOVER 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD'RIVETING, TERRIFYING...JUST ABSOLUTELY GREAT' STEPHEN KING***The third book in the Blackwater series. Perdido, 1928. Torn apart by the continuing tensions between Mary-Love and her daughter-in-law Elinor, the Caskey family must also confront other crises.As the economy plummets and relationships sour, something sinister is prowling the darkest recesses of the Caskey household. Patient, implacable, waiting to catch its next victim in its deadly web…READERS SAY:'I would recommend it to anyone -fans of soap operas, ghost stories, southern horror, southern gothic, creature features, mysteries, 80's horror and just plain rip-roaring FUN!''This series is only getting better with each book.''Epic, gargantuan, [a] breathtaking masterpiece.''Excellent! This series keeps on getting better.''This slice of life, supernatural Southern Gothic is a must read! It is everything that horror fans got into reading for, and so much more.'

THE DARK GOTHIC HORROR PHENOMENON, PERFECT FOR FANS OF GRADY HENDRIX, STEPHEN KING, AND SHIRLEY JACKSONOVER 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD'RIVETING, TERRIFYING...JUST ABSOLUTELY GREAT' STEPHEN KING***The fourth book in the Blackwater series. A new era has begun for the Caskey family.Elinor’s relentless determination and the years of struggle are finally beginning to bear fruit: old hostilities have faded and the town is ripe for change. The conflict in Europe has brought new blood to Perdido, men arriving from far afield wanting to ingratiate themselves with the powerful family.But tangling with the Caskeys comes at a cost, and soon they must ask themselves how close is too close…***READERS SAY:'Why has it taken me this long to discover Michael McDowell?!?!''The entire series is enthralling, and impossible to stop reading.''Recommended for fans of 80's horror, soap operas, mysteries''Damn you Michael!! This series is so cool I can't wait to see where it ends.''I’m caught: hook, line and sinker.'

THE DARK GOTHIC HORROR PHENOMENON, PERFECT FOR FANS OF GRADY HENDRIX, STEPHEN KING, AND SHIRLEY JACKSONOVER 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE'RIVETING, TERRIFYING...JUST ABSOLUTELY GREAT' STEPHEN KINGThe fifth book in the Blackwater series. In Perdido, Alabama, the Caskey family have endured; some face death whilst others welcome new life. Unexpected alliances have formed, bitter conflict divides former friends. Hardened by years of experience, Miriam, now head of the family business, is relentless in her pursuit of wealth. And when she makes a surprising discovery beneath their lands, it is not just the Caskey family that benefits, but the whole town.But will this sudden fortune be enough to lay to rest the ghosts of the past? And how long before nature comes to reclaim its debt?READERS SAY: 'At this point in the Blackwater saga, I’ve stopped pretending I’m just “reading a series.” I’m living in Perdido, Alabama, breathing its thick, humid air, listening to the Caskeys’ whispered rivalries, and waiting for the river to reveal yet another secret.''A southern soap opera with a creepy twist and I love it.''Dallas/Dynasty in southern gothic creepy style. Brilliant book. Can't wait to read the last part of this series.''I'm devastated. How am I so attached to these characters?'