If you are easily frightened, stay away from Tangle Tree, where diabolical entities watch for opportunities to persecute the living.
Even today, Tangle Tree Valley is cursed by the legend of a deadly confrontation in 1192 between a powerful Shawnee sorceress and a ruthless tribal leader. The disturbing presence of five oak trees stand in memorial of his murders and her revenge.
Likewise, Tangle Tree Manor is believed to be haunted by the ghosts of the Crayton family, who built the mansion after fleeing the potato famine of Scotland in the 1850s. The family was tormented with suspicion, tragedy, and the constant fear of retribution for Richard Crayton's betrayal of vindictive conspirators. Being unaware of the danger, six people seeking psychiatric treatment, two psychiatrists, and Jesse Kingston, the property manager, commit to a six-week stay in the isolated mansion, despite its haunted reputation.
Supernatural apparitions menace the occupants and secret agendas complicate the treatment process. Dangerous intruders, mysterious disappearances, and unexplainable events abound as relationships, both amiable and antagonistic, develop during their stay. The nine face physical and emotional challenges as they struggle to untangle the truth of their own tragedies and survive the curse of Tangle Tree Valley.
Industry Reviews
“One spellbinding part after another. . . . This is a book I found difficult to put down.”
—Robert Elliott, Minister
“Tangle Tree is well written and a good read. It’s scary and thrilling; this book makes one believe in the supernatural, spirits, and legends. Might want to read with the lights on and someone close by. Thoroughly enjoyable—a real page-turner.”
—Sandra Woolsey, Editor (self-employed)
“If you enjoy reading a thriller that will create chilling fears, I recommend Tangle Tree. If you also appreciate connections between fear and faith, you will be even more pleased with Smith’s latest book. . . . A thread of mystery weaves an ever-evolving plot. I highly recommend reading this book in the middle of the day, with all the lights turned to their brightest beam. Seriously, Tangle Tree provides an excellent reading experience.”
—Barbara Frandsen, author of Dignity in Death: Accepting, Assisting, and Preparing for the End of Life
“Annie Smith delivers a historically rich mystery centered on an isolated nineteenth-century home overflowing with a legacy of a horrific past. With a diverse cast of characters dealing with inexplicable encounters with the occult and their own troubled lives, Smith weaves a tale of personal discovery and survival that keeps the reader’s attention to the end. Keep the lights on as you read!”
—Mickey Blanks, retired Attorney
“Wow—buckle up for Tangle Tree! This is a thoroughly engrossing story full of action, life lessons, and a realistic spiritual dimension. . . . Tangle Tree doesn’t shy away from the demonic element but instead presents a prescient view of how the battle entangles everyone. Smith found a powerful ‘potion’ that blends history, spirituality, and human experience into a ‘brew’ that manages to deliver hope and encouragement.”
—James Stewart, former Educator and Law Firm Administrator
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