Dread Reckoning

by Bill Thompson

It’s a Friday in New Orleans, ten days before Mardi Gras. As Carnival season begins, eerie events unfold, coinciding with the first downtown parades. These inexplicable occurrences, termed "Harbingers," mystify locals. In a Bourbon Street strip club, a mysterious figure in a cloak adorned with ancient symbols disappears in a puff of smoke.

Simultaneously, during the parade on St. Charles Avenue, an unannounced float labeled "Krewe of Moros" appears. High atop the float rides Harbinger of Doom, an enigmatic figure with a golden wand, surrounded by ghostly riders who terrify onlookers. The float vanishes into the night, leaving the city bewildered. As Mardi Gras week continues, so do the Harbingers, each becoming more ominous and deadly than the last.

Paranormal investigator Landry Drake and his friends return to battle an ancient being named Bezaliel, who inhabits a haunted mansion in the French Quarter and may be the force behind the Harbingers. As the Carnival chaos becomes terrifying and deadly, secrets and malevolence intertwine, shrouding New Orleans in fear. Days before Mardi Gras, the most ominous and catastrophic event of all takes place. The people have had enough. As they flee the city, Mardi Gras is all but forgotten. Landry Drake and his crew make one last effort to save Carnival and the city itself, but is it too late?

In this ninth Bayou Hauntings installment, Landry and Cate rescue a dog they name Simba. As he becomes part of their lives, they learn that he's more than just a companion. He can lend a helpful paw when they need one.

Dread Reckoning is a gripping supernatural thriller, exploring the sinister forces lurking within the city's vibrant traditions. This tale delves into the hart of terror, weaving mystery and the unknown into the fabric of New Orleans history.

249 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 30, 2023

Reviews

[Carl · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Best Storey

I have just finished Dread Reckoning the very best book of all
9 books, Bill has away of capturing your imagination and
putting you in the storey, he is now my second favorite
Author, Tolkien is first, so that in itself is very high praise
Thanks
Carl Loveless

[Pam F · Rating 5 out of 5]

Never Disappoints

Another excellent story by Bill Thompson in the Bayou Hauntings series. While the theme is the same the story is another excellent thriller. I highly recommend the series and this latest book

[Cheri Schaefer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great ghostly drama and lots of grisly action!

What a fantastic storyline! The characters were great, also! Glad of the new canine character, Simba! Hated to lose Jules and Madam in this ghostly mystery!! I absolutely enjoyed this addition to the series and hope there will definitely be more!!!

[Thompson615 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fast paced and creepy!

I have enjoyed all of Bill Thompson’s books! This one was full of action and creepiness. The only reason I gave 4 stars was because I felt the baddies were a little too far fetched. I’m looking forward to the next book!

[Barbara Jarrett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Captivating story

Bill is a very creative writer. This story is gripping and impossible to put down! It was riveting watching Landry and his team unravel the mysteries of this adventure!

I have read and loved every book Bill has written and recommend all of them.

[Bobbi Wylezik · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dread reckoning

Very good book added to the haunted bayous. I'm waiting for the newest edition coming out of 29th. Can't wait

[Tina Moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just like the others in the series, another fantastic book . They all have different story lines which makes them great reads

[MORTICA B · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one was so much better I couldn't put it down and I wanted more