The truth hides in dark places . . .
Recently
settled in Hode’s Hill, Pennsylvania, Maya Sinclair is enthralled by
the town’s folklore, especially the legend about a centuries-old
monster. A devil-like creature with uncanny abilities responsible for
several horrific murders, the Fiend has evolved into the stuff of urban
myth. But the past lives again when Maya witnesses an assault during the
annual “Fiend Fest.” The victim is developer Leland Hode, patriarch of
the town’s most powerful family, and he was attacked by someone dressed
like the Fiend.
Compelled to discover who is behind the attack
and why, Maya uncovers a shortlist of enemies of the Hode clan. The
mystery deepens when she finds the journal of a late nineteenth-century
spiritualist who once lived in Maya’s house—a woman whose ghost may
still linger. Known as the Blue Lady of Hode’s Hill due to a genetic
condition, Lucinda Glass vanished without a trace and was believed to be
one of the Fiend’s tragic victims. The disappearance of a young couple,
combined with more sightings of the monster, trigger Maya to join
forces with Leland’s son Collin. But the closer she gets to the truth,
the closer she comes to a hidden world of twisted secrets, insanity, and
evil that refuses to die . . .
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My Review
Erie, suspenseful, sometimes sad, Cusp of Night held my interest up to
the last page and remained with me long
after I finished it.
The
spine-tingling essence of the plot is thoroughly enjoyable. From the very beginning,
the author, Mae Clair, sets the scene for a fascinating, intriguing story.
Maya Sinclair’s arrival in Hode’s Hill, a small
community, triggers a chain of events that both frightens and bewilders
her. You never know what secrets people in a small town try to hide.
The Hodes are rich and content. But, as the saying goes, “Money does not
always bring happiness.” Lies and ugly secrets are well guarded behind the
façade of a happy family.
I am a believer of psychic ability so this book was for me. Nothing happens
without a reason. It is as if Lucinda has called Maya to come to Hode’s Hill to
help her. The day Maya comes, people in Hode’s Hill celebrate the Fiend, a legendary creature, a kind of
monster that took many lives.
Will Collin discover who is the liar in his family? Can Maya manage to
master her fright and continue living in a house that is undoubtedly spooked? Is
there any connection between Lady Glass and someone in Hode’s Hill? Who is responsible for the horrendous crimes
and attacks that frightens the community? Is the Fiend real? Only reading the
novel you can find the answer to all these questions.
The author's writing was so good I felt as if I were right in the
story--I could visualize everything as it happened. There are no grammar errors
or any other errors. Well written and structurally sound, Cusp of Night moves with
really quick action. Amazing. I couldn't wait to continue reading, after having
struggled to put the book away to deal with everyday life for a while.
There was no foul language or explicit sex scenes in this story, which
is so refreshing. Shows you that good stories can be told and hold your
interests without sex and profanity.
The characters are well developed, they show a strong sense of battling
with a conscience, making them markedly human in the process.
I enjoyed the intrigue and the
plot kept me guessing. A good thriller
for anyone who likes to try to figure things out.
All in all a great read! Tell
everyone you know and who enjoys drama, intrigue and paranormal thrillers to
read Mae Clair’s books.
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