The Mound

by Cullan Hudson, Marilyn A. Hudson

Matt Wolf struggles with the strangely troubled renovation of a long abandoned hotel, unaware of the dark forces plaguing his work. While Dr. Karen Houston is perplexed by what she discovers excavating the ancient Native American mounds nearby, she is more unsettled by the bizarre dreams impacting her waking reality. Goth psychic Shade Hoffmeyer will need every reserve of insight and intuition to fathom meaning from the strange visions leading her to a terror that will challenge her spirit as much as her mind. These three must understand the forces that have drawn them together in order to fight the ancient evil awakening within…THE MOUND

A disparate assemblage of ghost hunters, psychics, and scientists converge on the Montford Arms Hotel in Corvus Mound, Oklahoma to investigate its haunted reputation. But none are prepared for the secrets they will unravel or the terror they are about to face.

Genres: Horror, Ghosts

358 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2011

About the author

Cullan Hudson is the co-author of the supernatural thriller The Mound. He is also the author of Strange State: Mysteries and Legends of Oklahoma, a nonfiction collection of strange-but-true tales from the Sooner State. Many of the tales included in this collection were investigated personally by the author. His latest book, Stranger State: More Mysteries and Legends of Oklahoma, continues that exploration of the Sooner State’s many amazing tales.

Additionally, Hudson's short story, "The Iron Door: Curse of the Sierra Jumanos", was included in the 2005 Red Dirt Anthology and his op-ed pieces have been read across the country.

A meticulous researcher, Hudson has, in one reviewer’s words, "left few stones unturned in his search for the truth."

While his interest in the paranormal stems from personal experience, Hudson remains a true skeptic, demanding the rigorous application of logic to any investigation.

Hudson is currently working on Shards of Darkness, a collection of short horror.

Reviews

[Christy Elkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Mound is an exciting tale about the renovation of an old hotel, which holds many secrets. This haunting story draws you in to each dark corridor, as the spooky building literally comes alive. There were times during my read I found myself holding my breath, fearful of what might jump out around the next corner.

The Hudsons’ have a stimulating writing style, full of thrilling energy and cleverly spun history. Though there were times I found I needed a dictionary for a few of the words, this is only a reflection of my own limited education. This book is brilliantly constructed for those who love a fast paced, chilling story, with exhilarating action.

The Mound has it all, engaging characters, goose bumps, a battle scene and the satisfying sigh that comes at the end of a long journey. The high intensity of this story was impossible to walk away from and when the voyage was over, just like a few of the main characters, I felt changed somehow; victorious and extraordinarily invigorated.

[Sara Riggs · Rating 3 out of 5]

i wanted to read this book because it was set in my home state of oklahoma. i have to admit i was a bit let down, it read like a poorly made cheesy B movie. the story had promise but the it lacked character