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Cloudcroft
“There’s been a murder,” the cop said. “No one’s going anywhere!”
Wilson Cloudcroft finds himself trapped at a hostel in New Mexico. With one of the guests brutally murdered, the police are keeping everyone on lockdown until they can sort out the facts, and that’s fine with him – he’ll make good use of the time. Having collected Trinitite at a tour of White Sands the day before, he needs to process the material, and processing it requires a precise elevation – exactly where the hostel lies, located in the mountains above Alamogordo.
While stuck in the tiny town of White Rock, he learns the hostel is unpopular with the locals and the police force, so he finds plenty of people with motives to commit the crime.
Cloudcroft befriends a local cop who is also gifted. Their friendship leads them to new clues that normal detective work cannot secrets hidden from view, and horrifying visions of murders yet to come. It will take the old ghosts of the town to help unravel the monstrous plans of the culprit, as well as Cloudcroft executing a terrifying ability he hoped he’d never have to use.
Cloudcroft is a fast-paced paranormal mystery involving ghosts, the gift, and alchemy – and the greed that drives people to commit unspeakable acts.
Wilson Cloudcroft finds himself trapped at a hostel in New Mexico. With one of the guests brutally murdered, the police are keeping everyone on lockdown until they can sort out the facts, and that’s fine with him – he’ll make good use of the time. Having collected Trinitite at a tour of White Sands the day before, he needs to process the material, and processing it requires a precise elevation – exactly where the hostel lies, located in the mountains above Alamogordo.
While stuck in the tiny town of White Rock, he learns the hostel is unpopular with the locals and the police force, so he finds plenty of people with motives to commit the crime.
Cloudcroft befriends a local cop who is also gifted. Their friendship leads them to new clues that normal detective work cannot secrets hidden from view, and horrifying visions of murders yet to come. It will take the old ghosts of the town to help unravel the monstrous plans of the culprit, as well as Cloudcroft executing a terrifying ability he hoped he’d never have to use.
Cloudcroft is a fast-paced paranormal mystery involving ghosts, the gift, and alchemy – and the greed that drives people to commit unspeakable acts.
314 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 28, 2023
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About the author
Michael Richan
55 books129 followersMichael Richan lives in Washington State. He has written horror fiction for over forty years.
He's the author of several best selling series, including "The River," 'The Downwinders," and "The Dark River." All are set within The River universe.
He's also the author of other best selling titles such as "The Haunting of Pitmon House", "The Coldwater Haunting", and "The Seances".
Visit michaelrichan.com to learn more about the series and to see a suggested reading order. Follow Michael via email and receive the free novella "Residual". You can also follow him via Twitter @michaelrichan.
He's the author of several best selling series, including "The River," 'The Downwinders," and "The Dark River." All are set within The River universe.
He's also the author of other best selling titles such as "The Haunting of Pitmon House", "The Coldwater Haunting", and "The Seances".
Visit michaelrichan.com to learn more about the series and to see a suggested reading order. Follow Michael via email and receive the free novella "Residual". You can also follow him via Twitter @michaelrichan.
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April 5, 2023
Another winner
All of Michael Rich an books are really good and each new book tops the last. ThIs book was a great read. Unlike most of his books, this one does end but you don't know how it really ends. This book introduces a new main character and important secondary characters that hopefully will be back in the future.
All of Michael Rich an books are really good and each new book tops the last. ThIs book was a great read. Unlike most of his books, this one does end but you don't know how it really ends. This book introduces a new main character and important secondary characters that hopefully will be back in the future.
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April 5, 2023A new twist!
Like all of Michael Richcan' s books this one was great. It is a departure from others. It had some new river twists. The only thing I could complain about is it ended way too soon.
Like all of Michael Richcan' s books this one was great. It is a departure from others. It had some new river twists. The only thing I could complain about is it ended way too soon.
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March 31, 2023Compelling
I've read all of Michael's books, and I'll keep reading them! I love the characters. They're real people. Waiting for more Cloudcroft adventures.
I've read all of Michael's books, and I'll keep reading them! I love the characters. They're real people. Waiting for more Cloudcroft adventures.
April 7, 2023
Another fast paced addictive read
I have read every book . this latest predicament has legs for a series! We will be waiting for the alchemist
I have read every book . this latest predicament has legs for a series! We will be waiting for the alchemist
April 21, 2023
I love his books!
I've read all his books and love them all. Although not necessary, I recommend reading them in order. I just wish he could write faster! LOL
I've read all his books and love them all. Although not necessary, I recommend reading them in order. I just wish he could write faster! LOL
February 10, 2025
I enjoy Richan’s books, though I can do without some of the language, but that’s a personal preference. I’ve read all in The River series and find these more stand alone books enjoyable. Richan has a knack for getting the story and characters set up quickly so you can enjoy the ride. I didn’t find Cloudcroft particularly scary, but a fun thrill. I enjoyed each character, even the ones I didn’t like, as intended. The story wasn’t what I’d thought it would be at first but enjoyed how it turned out.
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