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Shadow Signals: A Strange Air Paranormal Mystery
From the moment Sheriff Melville took the oath, he's had a target on his back.
The cult is coming for him.
Now Melville is determined to throw up a he's coming for them.
In this exciting new paranormal mystery novel, Sheriff August Melville faces off with cult members who will stop at nothing to get what they want. Along the way, he and intrepid newspaper writer Gilbert Sandoval make a new ally in an unexpected place, and make hair-raising discoveries about the grim nature of "miracles" out in Canyon County, Oregon.
Love mysteries with a supernatural twist?
Dive into the thrilling world of The Strange Air in Shadow Signals where chilling secrets and paranormal forces collide. Readers are raving about its spine-tingling suspense and unforgettable characters!
Don’t miss out on the mystery that’s impossible to put down.
Grab your copy today and uncover the truth—if you dare!
The cult is coming for him.
Now Melville is determined to throw up a he's coming for them.
In this exciting new paranormal mystery novel, Sheriff August Melville faces off with cult members who will stop at nothing to get what they want. Along the way, he and intrepid newspaper writer Gilbert Sandoval make a new ally in an unexpected place, and make hair-raising discoveries about the grim nature of "miracles" out in Canyon County, Oregon.
Love mysteries with a supernatural twist?
Dive into the thrilling world of The Strange Air in Shadow Signals where chilling secrets and paranormal forces collide. Readers are raving about its spine-tingling suspense and unforgettable characters!
Don’t miss out on the mystery that’s impossible to put down.
Grab your copy today and uncover the truth—if you dare!
282 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 24, 2025
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About the author
Erick Mertz
35 books23 followersErick Mertz is an author, born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, a place he is still lucky enough to call his home. He writes a paranormal mystery series, “The Strange Air” , described as “Longmire” meets “The X-Files”, set in the fictional central Oregon town of Whistler’s Grove.
In a previous lifetime, while a student at the University of Oregon, he studied English literature and played records late at night on campus radio 88.1 KWVA. After school was finished, he worked in group homes and as a case manager for community based adults with developmental disabilities. This is an area where he continues to work.
If he’s not writing, you can probably find him worrying about the Portland Trailblazers, drinking a local beer, or exploring that glorious Pacific Northwest landscape with his wife, Lisa, and son, Elijah.
In a previous lifetime, while a student at the University of Oregon, he studied English literature and played records late at night on campus radio 88.1 KWVA. After school was finished, he worked in group homes and as a case manager for community based adults with developmental disabilities. This is an area where he continues to work.
If he’s not writing, you can probably find him worrying about the Portland Trailblazers, drinking a local beer, or exploring that glorious Pacific Northwest landscape with his wife, Lisa, and son, Elijah.
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May 14, 2025
I had an ARC copy of this book and I have read other books by this author.
I found it to be a well developing mystery through the story and found it grabbing more of my attention as I proceeded. My wife was out for the morning so I had some hours to complete the book. It certainly demands a further book please.
I found it to be a well developing mystery through the story and found it grabbing more of my attention as I proceeded. My wife was out for the morning so I had some hours to complete the book. It certainly demands a further book please.
June 14, 2025
As you find yourself getting more and more engrossed with the story, boom! You have to wait for the next installment to follow. Please don't keep me waiting long. I have to know what happens!
You get pulled into the world of Auggie Melville and the ventures that surround his line of work within Canyon County, Oregon. As he works to figure out a mystery with his bestie Gilbert Sandoval. Buckle up, it's going to be a bumpy ride.
The characters, the plot line, and wanting to know more keeps you enthralled with the book from start to finish. The author baits you from the beginning and slowly reels you in throughout each chapter. It's definitely worth the hook.
Looking forward to the next installment and other books this author has to offer. I recommend you do the same. :)
You get pulled into the world of Auggie Melville and the ventures that surround his line of work within Canyon County, Oregon. As he works to figure out a mystery with his bestie Gilbert Sandoval. Buckle up, it's going to be a bumpy ride.
The characters, the plot line, and wanting to know more keeps you enthralled with the book from start to finish. The author baits you from the beginning and slowly reels you in throughout each chapter. It's definitely worth the hook.
Looking forward to the next installment and other books this author has to offer. I recommend you do the same. :)
May 15, 2025
Well this book when all around the world into another dimension!! The cult in the book is so ominous. You can feeling it while reading!! They’ve interacted with people you would have thought untouchable. It’s creepy, scary and spellbinding all at the same time!
I voluntarily received an arc copy of this book and am voluntarily writing this review
I voluntarily received an arc copy of this book and am voluntarily writing this review
June 21, 2025
Shadow Signals is again one of Erick Mertz’s incredible works of literary paranormal adventure. The story is getting more and more intriguing, more creepy, more mysterious, and more intense as the cult infiltrates Sheriff Auggie Melville’s realm of Canyon County.
Mertz has done a great job of referencing back to the previous book in this series and he has left this one in a place that it could potentially be a standalone. Readers would miss some really good stuff if they chose not to delve into this series in its entirety though.
If you want a book that fits into the “keep the pages turning” scenario, what is the answer to the mysterious code that cult members are willing to die to protect, and how does Auggie’s family history fit into what is infiltrating Canyon County?
The Strange Air Paranormal series is good reading. Shadow Signals is an excellent continuation of the saga.
If you want action, mystery, some scary and creepiness, and just an all out good book, this is an awesome choice.
I received this book as an ARC in return for an honest review.
Mertz has done a great job of referencing back to the previous book in this series and he has left this one in a place that it could potentially be a standalone. Readers would miss some really good stuff if they chose not to delve into this series in its entirety though.
If you want a book that fits into the “keep the pages turning” scenario, what is the answer to the mysterious code that cult members are willing to die to protect, and how does Auggie’s family history fit into what is infiltrating Canyon County?
The Strange Air Paranormal series is good reading. Shadow Signals is an excellent continuation of the saga.
If you want action, mystery, some scary and creepiness, and just an all out good book, this is an awesome choice.
I received this book as an ARC in return for an honest review.
May 15, 2025
The Strange Air series has me very intrigued. There is so much mystery and utter strangness in these books that makes want to read the next one. I wonder what the Cult will be up to next, will have to wait patiently so I can find out more.I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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May 26, 2025hmm
Ok , is there a next one or is that it? Low rated because because of the wait hmm so.
Ok , is there a next one or is that it? Low rated because because of the wait hmm so.
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