Echoes of Betrayal

by Moira Ashe

The woods were supposed to be quiet.
But something is calling.
A remote home. A fresh start.
But the trees hold memories. The wind carries voices. And whatever waits in the dark doesn't want to be forgotten.
As unsettling visions grow and whispers slip through the walls, the line between past and present begins to unravel.
Some houses keep secrets.
Some lands never let go.
And something out there is hungry.

A haunting supernatural tale of obsession, possession, and the echoes we leave behind.

Contains graphic content. Not suitable for young readers.

237 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 13, 2025

Reviews

[Uilleam Whitedale · Rating 5 out of 5]

ECHOES OF BETRAYAL is a double wave of death that should ruminate in the mind for a bit before analyzing it. On the surface, it's a supernatural psychological slasher. However, on further examination, it's a well-structured nightmare that probes cycles of relationships, misunderstandings, missed red flags, life, death, revenge, and anger that carries into the afterlife. The characters are all well-crafted and believably their own people. The plot may leave one wondering at first, but, as the story unfolds, there is a connection and impetus for everything, even when the motivations are only hinted at. This story will leave the reader feeling helpless.

My only criticism is an occasional mixing of tenses, but it happens seldom enough not to interfere with the conjured tenor of the whole.

This book is a nightmare that spawns nightmares that become waking nightmares.

[S.S. Fitzgerald · Rating 5 out of 5]

Did not expect the story to start how it did, especially with the cover. It's a supernatural psychological horror based on multiple traumatic events leading up to the inciting event. A cycle abuse in a once stable relation unravels to reveal the overarching mystery in a satisfying way.

[Klever · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book genuinely unnerved me and I read a lot of horror. What Moira Ashe achieves here isn’t just telling a ghost story; it’s creating an environment where everything feels slightly wrong. From the first night in the woods, I found myself hyper-aware of every creak, shadow, and stray thought. One of the strongest elements is how the protagonist’s new home becomes a character of its own. The house feels lived in, scarred, and hungry in a way that reminded me of Shirley Jackson’s Hill House, but with a far more feral edge. The descriptions of the woods are stunning, eerie, beautiful, and claustrophobic all at once.

[Kindra RavenMoon · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's hard to believe that Moira Ashe is new to the writing game. Echoes of Betrayal is one hell of a debut, and after reading this dark, fantastical tale, I'm itching for more from this talented author. Without dropping any spoilers, I will say that Echoes of Betrayal is a hauntingly beautiful, dark, and sexy read. The way this book is written captivates its readers from beginning to end. The storyline is unpredictably interesting, to say the least. I highly recommend giving this book a chance; you won't be disappointed. 5/5

[Holden · Rating 5 out of 5]

I picked this up after a friend in our horror chat said, “Read it at night if you dare.” They were right. From the first chapter, the atmosphere grips you. The woods feel alive, the house feels wrong, and every whisper made me glance over my shoulder. Moira Ashe knows how to build dread without ever overdoing it. This isn’t cheap-jump scare horror. it’s slow, haunting, intelligent, and impossible to shake off. I loved every eerie second.

[Tom Ramey · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the darkest horrors I've read all year. The relationships between the couples are unique and realistic, which makes what happens that much more brutal.
Good for lovers of Supernatural, The Lady in White mythos, and dark horror.