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Blue Moon Appalachia #2
Monolith
The unexplainable appearance of a huge monolith in a field might be nothing to get excited about, but add in a local man raving about ghostly, glowing, inhuman figures in the woods, and now it’s a mystery that ticks all Edgar Corey’s boxes.
He wants to prove his worth to the man who hired him, and with business slow, this case is just what he needs to attract some interest. His snooping, however, is not welcomed by all.
Undeterred, and joined by Poppy, a willing believer in all things supernatural and unexplained, Edgar finds himself in a remote town in the Appalachian Mountains where local legend has it that extra-terrestrials have visited and may still reside.
The police are unwelcoming, especially when they discover Edgar is poking his nose into a series of crimes they don’t want outsiders to know about – it’s their business and no one else’s. So when Edgar finds himself a target, he cannot be sure whether the warning came from the people behind the spooky occurrences or local law enforcement. What if those are one and the same?
In a deadly race against time, Edgar and Poppy must uncover the truth or risk becoming part of the legend.
Investigate the paranormal? Why didn’t he just say no?
Set in the same world as the original Blue Moon Investigations series, Blue Moon Appalachia provides nerve-tingling thrills, unexpected humour, and a whole heap of fast action.
He wants to prove his worth to the man who hired him, and with business slow, this case is just what he needs to attract some interest. His snooping, however, is not welcomed by all.
Undeterred, and joined by Poppy, a willing believer in all things supernatural and unexplained, Edgar finds himself in a remote town in the Appalachian Mountains where local legend has it that extra-terrestrials have visited and may still reside.
The police are unwelcoming, especially when they discover Edgar is poking his nose into a series of crimes they don’t want outsiders to know about – it’s their business and no one else’s. So when Edgar finds himself a target, he cannot be sure whether the warning came from the people behind the spooky occurrences or local law enforcement. What if those are one and the same?
In a deadly race against time, Edgar and Poppy must uncover the truth or risk becoming part of the legend.
Investigate the paranormal? Why didn’t he just say no?
Set in the same world as the original Blue Moon Investigations series, Blue Moon Appalachia provides nerve-tingling thrills, unexpected humour, and a whole heap of fast action.
179 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 21, 2023
About the author
Barry Napier
114 books64 followersBarry Napier is the author of The Cooper M. Reid series, The Bleeding Room, Bound, Break Every Chain, Nests, and several other titles. His books span a wide range of genres, from paranormal thrillers to Christian adventure.
He works as a ghostwriter while working on his own titles. He enjoys coffee, ambient music, and irony.
He works as a ghostwriter while working on his own titles. He enjoys coffee, ambient music, and irony.
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April 6, 2026
I want to like this series, but it's hard. The writing is amateurish and it seems it was was written by a teenager. There is no way that adults act like these two especially one that used to be an FBI agent. Well, maybe that's why Edgar used to be an FBI agent 🤷♀️
Most of the book is Edgar pining for Poppy, the other MC. Yeah we get you have a crush on her but we don't need to be reminded of it every 3 pages. Showing up at a crime scene uninvited is ridiculous. Running around in woods that you have never been to in the middle of the night is really dumb. Getting involved in small town issue in a town in a state you don't even live in is asking fore trouble. Everything that happens seems so far fetched and unbelievable that liking this is virtually impossible.
Most of the book is Edgar pining for Poppy, the other MC. Yeah we get you have a crush on her but we don't need to be reminded of it every 3 pages. Showing up at a crime scene uninvited is ridiculous. Running around in woods that you have never been to in the middle of the night is really dumb. Getting involved in small town issue in a town in a state you don't even live in is asking fore trouble. Everything that happens seems so far fetched and unbelievable that liking this is virtually impossible.
July 21, 2023
Awesome BlueMoon Alpachia book 2 Edgar Corey is finding his feet and has an ally in the shape of Poppy much to his delight . It’s been over a week since he accepted Tempest Michael’s offer to join the Bluemoon franchise. He’s already had the business cards printed but he’s yet to relay the information to his cohort…. The two travel to investigate a sudden appearance of a Monolith ( it’s like an obelisk but not) and stumble upon a Mystery indeed , the town seems very anti Solar energy and the evidence is overwhelming but what has this and the Moon eyed guardians to do with it? Ancient Alpachian myths about white skinned people who guard the moon eyes go back to the Cherokee era and the lore lives on in the surrounding areas family generations. A very well written suspenseful Mystery following in the same vain as the successful Bluemoon series .
I read an advance copy of this book and my review is my own words voluntary
I read an advance copy of this book and my review is my own words voluntary
July 26, 2023
Wonderful!
Another wonderful book by Steve Higgs and now Barry Napier! Debunking what appears to be paranormal seems to be a good business. Our hero Edgar is just getting his feet wet. The one thing that strikes me as funny is that all these guys seem to get hit over the head or other parts of their bodies but come out of it being OK. It just seems crazy that they put themselves into so much danger. But, this wouldn't be so unnerving otherwise. And of course doing all this when its pitch dark out sure adds to the suspense. So thanks guys for another great book. I'm really looking forward to the next one.
Another wonderful book by Steve Higgs and now Barry Napier! Debunking what appears to be paranormal seems to be a good business. Our hero Edgar is just getting his feet wet. The one thing that strikes me as funny is that all these guys seem to get hit over the head or other parts of their bodies but come out of it being OK. It just seems crazy that they put themselves into so much danger. But, this wouldn't be so unnerving otherwise. And of course doing all this when its pitch dark out sure adds to the suspense. So thanks guys for another great book. I'm really looking forward to the next one.
July 27, 2023
Awesome!
Book 2 in this new series definitely surpasses Book 1. Edgar finds himself taking a 3-1/2 hr drive with Poppy to see a Monolith in an old tobacco field. Where it came from or how it got there is a mystery to everyone around. A trip to a local diner has them seeing signs everywhere that say "no solar". Whatever do these things have in common? And what about these Moon-eyed people scaring people half to death? You're just going to have to figure it out for yourselves. Great read!
Book 2 in this new series definitely surpasses Book 1. Edgar finds himself taking a 3-1/2 hr drive with Poppy to see a Monolith in an old tobacco field. Where it came from or how it got there is a mystery to everyone around. A trip to a local diner has them seeing signs everywhere that say "no solar". Whatever do these things have in common? And what about these Moon-eyed people scaring people half to death? You're just going to have to figure it out for yourselves. Great read!
July 24, 2023
Moon eyed people...
The thing about superstitions is that there is always someone willing to go the extra mile to find the truth of things. I've always been a problem and puzzle solver in my personal life as well as my professional life. One thing I learned early on - if you want to get down to the nuts and bolts of a problem one must be willing to not just follow each clue, but to remember to think outside the box. Another great mystery by this author! Job well done!
The thing about superstitions is that there is always someone willing to go the extra mile to find the truth of things. I've always been a problem and puzzle solver in my personal life as well as my professional life. One thing I learned early on - if you want to get down to the nuts and bolts of a problem one must be willing to not just follow each clue, but to remember to think outside the box. Another great mystery by this author! Job well done!
January 14, 2025
Just as good as original series!
When starting this series I was concerned that it would just be a repeat of the original England series, just in a different location. In some ways it is the same, but different enough to capture you on its own. I have read two and am looking forward to reading the third in this series. I have come to the conclusion that Steve Higgs could never write a boring book.
When starting this series I was concerned that it would just be a repeat of the original England series, just in a different location. In some ways it is the same, but different enough to capture you on its own. I have read two and am looking forward to reading the third in this series. I have come to the conclusion that Steve Higgs could never write a boring book.
August 13, 2023
Enjoying the series
I am enjoying this series. Edger is genuine and honest as a character. He is a very different investigator for the Blue Moon series. I love that little seasoning of belief that peppers his character. He has to work his logic. It makes him real and relateable. I can't wait to see how this develops
I am enjoying this series. Edger is genuine and honest as a character. He is a very different investigator for the Blue Moon series. I love that little seasoning of belief that peppers his character. He has to work his logic. It makes him real and relateable. I can't wait to see how this develops
December 11, 2023
Monolith (2)
This was yet again a very incredible and amazing story! I liked this one a good deal more than the first one , even though it was very good, as well! The two sleuths actually make a very good couple of good guys!! I enjoyed reading this story and can hardly wait to start the next in the series!!
This was yet again a very incredible and amazing story! I liked this one a good deal more than the first one , even though it was very good, as well! The two sleuths actually make a very good couple of good guys!! I enjoyed reading this story and can hardly wait to start the next in the series!!
June 16, 2024
I really like the main Blue Moon Investigations series but the spin offs - Sacramento, Boston, Australia, and here Appalachia just aren’t as tight, as funny, or as well-written. This one is typical - good, not great, ok but not compelling characters, just not as much fun. Sigh!
I received an arc copy of the book.
I received an arc copy of the book.
July 19, 2023
Edgar Corey and Poppy are on another case. Poppy finds an article about a mysterious Monolith that just appears in the middle of a field. She asks Edgar to go with her to investigate it, and things get really interesting. Exciting and easy to read.
I enjoyed this book quite a bit.
I enjoyed this book quite a bit.
July 23, 2023
Trying to understand where the Monolith comes from and what power it has turns out to be a major investigation for Edgar and Poppy bringing to us - readers - an exciting and fun story to read.
I thank Mr. Higgs, Mr. Napier, and their publisher for this ARC.
I thank Mr. Higgs, Mr. Napier, and their publisher for this ARC.
July 25, 2023
Love the Blue Moon: Appalachia series!
Great characters and a gentler story without all the blow by blow fighting of the first Boston book. I really enjoyed this story and the relationship between Edgar and Poppy.
Great characters and a gentler story without all the blow by blow fighting of the first Boston book. I really enjoyed this story and the relationship between Edgar and Poppy.
August 2, 2023
Rugged mountain myths
Confronting the unexplained ties into folklore tales from the past. A huge monolith is discovered in the middle of a fight eld with no clues how it got there. Edgar and Poppy try to determine if it's a real folk object or a hoax.
Confronting the unexplained ties into folklore tales from the past. A huge monolith is discovered in the middle of a fight eld with no clues how it got there. Edgar and Poppy try to determine if it's a real folk object or a hoax.
August 31, 2023
I love these Blue Moon related series. I had never heard of these artifacts or the people who supposedly built them. I can see people in a similar situation actually doing something like this. I am looking forward to more Edgar and Poppy adventures.
September 1, 2023
He's growing on me
Love Steve higgs and read everything he has written and has been involved with. Wasn't sure at the start of this series but Edgar is growing in me, we'll written books as always and the characters are forming nicely now. Can't wait to start the next instalment
Love Steve higgs and read everything he has written and has been involved with. Wasn't sure at the start of this series but Edgar is growing in me, we'll written books as always and the characters are forming nicely now. Can't wait to start the next instalment
September 3, 2023
Not Steve
This is obviously not written by Steve Higgs but its not a bad story. There is no snark and no comic relief. Kind of like " just the facts ma'am". In other words just a telling of events and no character building.
This is obviously not written by Steve Higgs but its not a bad story. There is no snark and no comic relief. Kind of like " just the facts ma'am". In other words just a telling of events and no character building.
October 20, 2023
Pretty good
Two books in, I still don't like Edgar as much as I like Tempest...
Sorry...that said, the story lines have been interesting enough that I will probably read the rest of these as they come available.
Read and enjoy.
Two books in, I still don't like Edgar as much as I like Tempest...
Sorry...that said, the story lines have been interesting enough that I will probably read the rest of these as they come available.
Read and enjoy.
February 22, 2024
Blue moon Appalachia
Great second book again a really enjoyable plot the characters really work well together and the world was believable you get to really wish you could join in a well earned 5 stars
Great second book again a really enjoyable plot the characters really work well together and the world was believable you get to really wish you could join in a well earned 5 stars
March 4, 2024
Monolith was great!
I love the Blue Moon books all of them!! This one was great! A story line that not being from that side of the US were new to me. Or was a great story with a lot of folklore that made it awesome. This is going to be a great series!!
I love the Blue Moon books all of them!! This one was great! A story line that not being from that side of the US were new to me. Or was a great story with a lot of folklore that made it awesome. This is going to be a great series!!
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May 14, 2025The Moon People
I had a little problem getting involved with this story. Corey and Poppy investigate another mystery, but it doesn't go smoothly. The story went in several directions and I had difficulty seeing how it was all connected. It wasn't a great story, but OK for me.
I had a little problem getting involved with this story. Corey and Poppy investigate another mystery, but it doesn't go smoothly. The story went in several directions and I had difficulty seeing how it was all connected. It wasn't a great story, but OK for me.
August 3, 2023
A real page turner
I couldn't put it down. I can usually figure mysteries out before the reveal but not this time. Good read.
I couldn't put it down. I can usually figure mysteries out before the reveal but not this time. Good read.
October 28, 2023
A good story with interesting characters.
November 25, 2023
Another good one
Even as a spinoff of the original BlueMoon ,the characters are developing their own quirks and personalities . Good read
Even as a spinoff of the original BlueMoon ,the characters are developing their own quirks and personalities . Good read
February 21, 2024
Excellent, as you would expect
When Steve Higgs got me started on the Blue Moon stories I was hesitant. He is an amazing author so I decided to give it a try. Boy am I glad I did!
When Steve Higgs got me started on the Blue Moon stories I was hesitant. He is an amazing author so I decided to give it a try. Boy am I glad I did!
February 21, 2024
Great Read
Great read that moves at a fast pace. The twists and turns ate about as frequent as a mountain road, so not a boring story at all.
Great read that moves at a fast pace. The twists and turns ate about as frequent as a mountain road, so not a boring story at all.
March 10, 2024
First one of Highs books I absolutely lost interest in. Didn't care for either character.
June 21, 2024
Edgar is so cute when he has a crush 🤣🤣🤣, these are fun to read
July 24, 2024
2 stars because of the ridiculousness of running through woods they don't know at the dead of night and them running into a cave and doing the same
April 28, 2025
Lots of action
Loved this book. A little romance, a little mystery and a lot of twists and turns kept me interested from start to finish.
Loved this book. A little romance, a little mystery and a lot of twists and turns kept me interested from start to finish.
December 13, 2023
Easy breezy read. I've not heard of the Moon Eyed people before, that was really interesting. I preferred the first book to this one but it was still enjoyable.
Not a fan of Poppy.
Not a fan of Poppy.
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