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The Disappearing of Three Forks
“They say you can never go home… K. L. Patrick makes good on that sentiment. Cryptic messages and gruesome imagery combine with an honesty that hits home in the most uncomfortable of ways in The Disappearing of Three Forks, making it a whirlwind of a read.”
- L. Marie Wood, author of The Open Book Universe
Deep in the Cumberland Mountains awaits an evil and Three Forks, Virginia is at the center. An old legend merges with a being beyond human comprehension, and Silas Sword has fallen face-first into it.
Evicted from his apartment, and fired from his job as a detective, he is forced to return home to Three Forks, where he finds his parents brutally murdered. Silas is pulled into the local police to help investigate. As things unfold, he finds a mysterious cabin that morphs with each visit. Add in a mysterious blue mist, and a freak snowstorm, and you have a recipe for disaster.
An account written in Silas' own hand has been released on the urging of the government. The supernatural is real, and it can't be hidden any longer.
Just prepare yourself for the darkness within, as the veil is pulled back, bringing forth a world beyond our understanding, a world we can't escape. The world of Silas Sword.
- L. Marie Wood, author of The Open Book Universe
Deep in the Cumberland Mountains awaits an evil and Three Forks, Virginia is at the center. An old legend merges with a being beyond human comprehension, and Silas Sword has fallen face-first into it.
Evicted from his apartment, and fired from his job as a detective, he is forced to return home to Three Forks, where he finds his parents brutally murdered. Silas is pulled into the local police to help investigate. As things unfold, he finds a mysterious cabin that morphs with each visit. Add in a mysterious blue mist, and a freak snowstorm, and you have a recipe for disaster.
An account written in Silas' own hand has been released on the urging of the government. The supernatural is real, and it can't be hidden any longer.
Just prepare yourself for the darkness within, as the veil is pulled back, bringing forth a world beyond our understanding, a world we can't escape. The world of Silas Sword.
- GenresHorror
150 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 1, 2025
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October 22, 2025
The Disappearing of Three Forks is what happens when crime noir collides with cosmic horror and I loved every second of it.
The introduction explains that the story was taken from Silas’s journals (and is set in the 70s) so I’m hopeful we’ll get more stories from his world.
Silas Sword returns to his hometown after being fired from his detective position only to find his parents murdered. From there everything unravels: secrets, strange symbols, and that creeping sense that something much darker is pulling the strings.
Patrick’s writing is clean, visual, and fast. It’s gritty and grounded one moment, then slips straight into the uncanny the next, and he balances both so well. The pacing never lets up; the cryptic details kept me hooked, and the story packs a serious punch!
The introduction explains that the story was taken from Silas’s journals (and is set in the 70s) so I’m hopeful we’ll get more stories from his world.
Silas Sword returns to his hometown after being fired from his detective position only to find his parents murdered. From there everything unravels: secrets, strange symbols, and that creeping sense that something much darker is pulling the strings.
Patrick’s writing is clean, visual, and fast. It’s gritty and grounded one moment, then slips straight into the uncanny the next, and he balances both so well. The pacing never lets up; the cryptic details kept me hooked, and the story packs a serious punch!
April 17, 2026
3.75 rounded up
This book did was it set out to do. It was entertaining. It provided a good story. It was spooky and mystifying and interesting.
The action was non-stop. A new mystery or terror on every page.
There were a few grammatical errors, and sometimes the dialogue wasn’t tagged, and I had trouble keeping up with who was saying what.
The internal dialogue is a bit conflicting at times. The plot had a few moments of “well, why doesn’t he just do (whatever easy action could get him out of that situation) and the characters react strangely in some scenarios which I guess helps keep you on your toes about who can be trusted and who can’t.
Overall, enjoyed my time with this book.
This book did was it set out to do. It was entertaining. It provided a good story. It was spooky and mystifying and interesting.
The action was non-stop. A new mystery or terror on every page.
There were a few grammatical errors, and sometimes the dialogue wasn’t tagged, and I had trouble keeping up with who was saying what.
The internal dialogue is a bit conflicting at times. The plot had a few moments of “well, why doesn’t he just do (whatever easy action could get him out of that situation) and the characters react strangely in some scenarios which I guess helps keep you on your toes about who can be trusted and who can’t.
Overall, enjoyed my time with this book.
April 30, 2025
I engulfed this book in one afternoon, and couldn't put it down! The descriptive and immersive writing makes you feel like you are transported in the story or watching a movie. Well paced. Appalachian/vampiric/folklore vibes. Agent Silas Sword goes back to his hometown of Three Foks, VA; yet, what he finds no one would expect. A creepy cabin, blue mist, and folklore that just might be true. Can Silas figure out the cause before more lives are lost?? Hoping we get more from silas, because this left me intrigued on his story. Any book by this author will be a "must buy, and must read" in my book. Highly recommend if you like thriller, and horror based stories.
March 30, 2025
Agent Silas Sword has returned to his hometown of Three Forks Virginia. Strange things begin happening a blue mist is everywhere. Silas must figure out what is happening or escape. Fast paced edge of your seat creepfest.
April 15, 2025
A super fun and creepy read that kept me hooked until the end.
The story follows Silas Sword, a young detective who had been recently fired and is returning back to his old hometown to live with his parents when he arrives to find them brutally murdered. From there, he is unexpectedly pulled into employment with the local police force to investigate a missing girl and things quickly take a supernatural turn from there.
I enjoyed the aspect of the story being retold by a much older Silas as it points to a bigger picture than just this portion of the story leaving room for more tales of Silas and his adventures.
The writing portrays the creepiness factor of what's happening well and amps up the unnatural at a fast pace but does it in a way that still keeps the deeper mystery of what is behind it intact until the reveal near the end of the story.
A recommended read for those who like their mystery heavy on the supernatural. I look forward to more Silas Sword adventures in the future!
The story follows Silas Sword, a young detective who had been recently fired and is returning back to his old hometown to live with his parents when he arrives to find them brutally murdered. From there, he is unexpectedly pulled into employment with the local police force to investigate a missing girl and things quickly take a supernatural turn from there.
I enjoyed the aspect of the story being retold by a much older Silas as it points to a bigger picture than just this portion of the story leaving room for more tales of Silas and his adventures.
The writing portrays the creepiness factor of what's happening well and amps up the unnatural at a fast pace but does it in a way that still keeps the deeper mystery of what is behind it intact until the reveal near the end of the story.
A recommended read for those who like their mystery heavy on the supernatural. I look forward to more Silas Sword adventures in the future!
May 4, 2025
K. L. Patrick has written an enticing debut novel that introduces us to Detective Silas Sword. Moments of peace are quickly shattered by a grizzly discovery which leads him down a rabbit hole of the occult, a twist on a beloved creature, and a blighted reality. Sword becomes an unreliable narrator at times, which I honestly dig. The pace is very fast, which created some moments that were slightly unrealistic for me - but I’m also suspicious of everyone. The part time life I spent in Wyoming consisted of exploring woods and judging neighbors for not locking their doors… country folk just be like that.
Definitely dive in to Three Forks - even if you may not leave.
Definitely dive in to Three Forks - even if you may not leave.
May 31, 2025
For a debut story, this was a chilling tale with plenty of twists I wasn't expecting. It all starts off with a disgraced detective finding his parents murdered in their home. A mysterious cabin changes the game completely as Silas has to deal with something well beyond his comprehension.
I enjoyed the idea that this was not a story I could easily predict. There are plenty of cryptic messages in the story, which is the hallmark of a great creepy horror read. The ending left me wanting more, I mean damn, don't leave me hanging, lol.
Another bonus was that this was written as if the narrator were unreliable, which added suspense. I appreciate that this was written with Silas as an older man. The events here take place in the 70s. I definitely got those vibes as I was reading. If you're the kind of reader who enjoys predicting what's next, you will probably not be able to predict how this one ends.
A fun read and a solid debut by K.L. Patrick. I hope the adventures of Silas Sword contuinues, please tell me it does!
I enjoyed the idea that this was not a story I could easily predict. There are plenty of cryptic messages in the story, which is the hallmark of a great creepy horror read. The ending left me wanting more, I mean damn, don't leave me hanging, lol.
Another bonus was that this was written as if the narrator were unreliable, which added suspense. I appreciate that this was written with Silas as an older man. The events here take place in the 70s. I definitely got those vibes as I was reading. If you're the kind of reader who enjoys predicting what's next, you will probably not be able to predict how this one ends.
A fun read and a solid debut by K.L. Patrick. I hope the adventures of Silas Sword contuinues, please tell me it does!
May 6, 2025
A Haunting Thriller That Leaves You Questioning Reality
The Disappearing of Three Forks is a haunting tale that combines psychological horror with a small-town mystery so eerie it lingers long after the final page. Set in the isolated town of Three Forks, where residents vanish without a trace, the novel plunges readers into a growing sense of unease as unsettling clues pile up.
The Disappearing of Three Forks is a haunting tale that combines psychological horror with a small-town mystery so eerie it lingers long after the final page. Set in the isolated town of Three Forks, where residents vanish without a trace, the novel plunges readers into a growing sense of unease as unsettling clues pile up.
April 12, 2025
This is not what I usually read. I'm not into paranormal, occult, and/or vampiric stories. I enjoyed this story. It was an easy read. I was hooked from the beginning. Silas, the MC goes back home after having personal problems. What he goes back to isn't what he expected. What he encounters is death. Death all around him, and an odd blue mist. Can Silas figure out what's going on before it's too late?
November 7, 2025
Unfortunately, I have to be honest with my reviews, and this one just didn't hit the mark for me, but I know it will for someone else.
I blame my writer brain for not appreciating some works, this one included. There were a lot of moments when I found myself drifting out of the story, wondering what I would do differently if I were the writer, which is why this story didn't hit the mark for me. Those areas mostly pertain to sentence structure, character voice, and pace.
This story was a little faster-paced than I'm used to. However, I recognize that I don't read many novellas, and novellas should be a little faster to get to the point. Three Forks, however, got so quickly to the point that the reader didn't get to enjoy the journey.
I was easily distracted while reading this, some things lifting me out of the story and leading me to ask questions about the structure of the story rather than the story itself. One main thing was the swearing. It seemed to come at weird times, and it disrupted the flow. Character voice was probably the biggest issue for me, as I found that none of the characters really shine in their own way. All the voices seem as one, and the dialogue is bland. The main character (first person) is repetitive, asks unhelpful questions/ doesn't ask the necessary ones, and states the obvious a lot (which goes against his police/detective nature). Again, the swearing disrupted the voice and seemed contrary to his use of scripture and references to a Christian god.
All that being said, the story behind the execution is creative, dark, and monstrous - everything I would want in a horror novella. I sought more of this, wanted to know more about the area, the "vampire of Three Forks," and its significance to the King family. What is this "power" they are seeking exactly, what can it do for them, and how can the creature give it to them?
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After being let go as a police officer, Silas Sword returns to the town he was born in to reconnect with his parents, but his first few moments there prove that Three Forks is not the place he remembers and isn't a place he wants to know. The King in Yellow will find him.
I blame my writer brain for not appreciating some works, this one included. There were a lot of moments when I found myself drifting out of the story, wondering what I would do differently if I were the writer, which is why this story didn't hit the mark for me. Those areas mostly pertain to sentence structure, character voice, and pace.
This story was a little faster-paced than I'm used to. However, I recognize that I don't read many novellas, and novellas should be a little faster to get to the point. Three Forks, however, got so quickly to the point that the reader didn't get to enjoy the journey.
I was easily distracted while reading this, some things lifting me out of the story and leading me to ask questions about the structure of the story rather than the story itself. One main thing was the swearing. It seemed to come at weird times, and it disrupted the flow. Character voice was probably the biggest issue for me, as I found that none of the characters really shine in their own way. All the voices seem as one, and the dialogue is bland. The main character (first person) is repetitive, asks unhelpful questions/ doesn't ask the necessary ones, and states the obvious a lot (which goes against his police/detective nature). Again, the swearing disrupted the voice and seemed contrary to his use of scripture and references to a Christian god.
All that being said, the story behind the execution is creative, dark, and monstrous - everything I would want in a horror novella. I sought more of this, wanted to know more about the area, the "vampire of Three Forks," and its significance to the King family. What is this "power" they are seeking exactly, what can it do for them, and how can the creature give it to them?
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After being let go as a police officer, Silas Sword returns to the town he was born in to reconnect with his parents, but his first few moments there prove that Three Forks is not the place he remembers and isn't a place he wants to know. The King in Yellow will find him.
May 1, 2025
I loved everything about this book. The author's style of writing, the pace, the characters....everything worked. The Disappearing of Three Forks is the stoy of Silas Sword, who comes back to The Forks, only to find his parents murdered. Determined to find out what happened to them, he uses his skills as a former police officer (until he was fired) and, with the help of Cecil, a local cop, Silas eventually gets hired as a deputy. The two set out to get to the bottom of the strange occurrences in Three Forks, while along the way, they meet Jasmine, a teenager who had just witnessed the brutal death of her mom. It becomes a race against time, as these three try to put an end to the evil in town before everyone is dead, including themselves.
There is plenty of action, there's horror, there's everything you'd want and more in Patrick's story, and he does it all in only about 150 pages.
This book was so enjoyable, this reviewer is screaming for a sequel.
Can you hear me, K.L. Patrick?
There is plenty of action, there's horror, there's everything you'd want and more in Patrick's story, and he does it all in only about 150 pages.
This book was so enjoyable, this reviewer is screaming for a sequel.
Can you hear me, K.L. Patrick?
December 6, 2025
Silas Sword is returning to his parent's home in Three Forks after losing his job as a police detective. Instead of a warm welcome, he stumbles upon a gruesome discovery and his whole world is turned upside down. His parents have been murdered and he is soon embroiled in a supernatural horror that might mean the death of an entire town.
It took me a while to get invested in this book for some reason, but it ended up being a wild ride, full of terrorizing monsters and humans involved in something that should never be unleashed. The book is told in the form of journals written by Silas and I hope that the author continues his adventures in future books.
The narrator did a great job and his performance added a lot to the book.
It took me a while to get invested in this book for some reason, but it ended up being a wild ride, full of terrorizing monsters and humans involved in something that should never be unleashed. The book is told in the form of journals written by Silas and I hope that the author continues his adventures in future books.
The narrator did a great job and his performance added a lot to the book.
August 21, 2025
The X-Files meets Appalachian horror in this incredible debut novel from K.L. Patrick. A secret agency, a blue mist, and a town on the brink...what's not to love? I was immediately engrossed in this tale. It was such bitter sorrow every time I had to put the book down. Seriously, in a life free of responsibility, I could have knocked this out in one day!
K. L. Patrick's writing is nothing short of immersion. You ARE the character. Three Forks is real. And with that comes the horrible certainty that all the horrors contained within might also be real. Now...hurry up and give me a sequel buddy!
K. L. Patrick's writing is nothing short of immersion. You ARE the character. Three Forks is real. And with that comes the horrible certainty that all the horrors contained within might also be real. Now...hurry up and give me a sequel buddy!
February 28, 2026
Strange things are happening in the small town of Three Forks, and Silas Sword is plunged headfirst into it when he faces the brutal double murder of his parents. But no human could’ve done this and the truth is far darker than he’s prepared to accept.
The deeper he digs into his parents’ deaths, the more the investigation shifts from procedural to profoundly supernatural.
Atmospheric and suspenseful, this is a creepy blend of cosmic horror and Appalachian secrets that does a good job of balancing personal grief with existential terror. Fans of small-town supernatural horror will eat this one up!
The deeper he digs into his parents’ deaths, the more the investigation shifts from procedural to profoundly supernatural.
Atmospheric and suspenseful, this is a creepy blend of cosmic horror and Appalachian secrets that does a good job of balancing personal grief with existential terror. Fans of small-town supernatural horror will eat this one up!
May 10, 2025
One of the best books I've read in a long time. So excited to see what else this new author comes out with!
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