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Old Trash : A Tale of Formby Shadows
Old A Tale of Formby Shadows
By Tim Hale
A buried Viking secret. A spectral guardian. A town caught between history and horror.
When Dr. Eleanor Hart returns to her hometown of Formby to study coastal erosion, she stumbles upon an archaeological discovery that defies a Viking burial ship hidden beneath the shifting dunes. But the past refuses to stay buried.
Strange phenomena plague the excavation—phantom ravens, a massive black dog with burning eyes, and whispers in a long-dead language. Local folklorist Tony Greaves warns Eleanor of the legend of 'Old Trash', a spectral guardian bound to the land for a thousand years. As sightings of the creature multiply, Eleanor uncovers a chilling the descendants of Formby’s Viking settlers are connected to the ship’s secrets through blood and memory.
Now, a storm is brewing over the Irish Sea, and the boundary between the living and the dead grows thin. To survive, Eleanor must confront an ancient covenant and the terrifying choice it demands—honour the past or let darkness reclaim the coast.
Praise for Old Trash
- "A masterful blend of folklore and suspense, with a setting so vivid you’ll feel the sand between your toes."
- "Tim Hale weaves history and horror into a tale as relentless as the tide."
Perfect for fans
- Folk horror like The Loney by Andrew Michael Hurley
- Supernatural mysteries like The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell
- Archaeological thrillers like The Anomaly by Michael Rutger
Step into the shadows of Formby—where the past is alive, and the dead are waiting
By Tim Hale
A buried Viking secret. A spectral guardian. A town caught between history and horror.
When Dr. Eleanor Hart returns to her hometown of Formby to study coastal erosion, she stumbles upon an archaeological discovery that defies a Viking burial ship hidden beneath the shifting dunes. But the past refuses to stay buried.
Strange phenomena plague the excavation—phantom ravens, a massive black dog with burning eyes, and whispers in a long-dead language. Local folklorist Tony Greaves warns Eleanor of the legend of 'Old Trash', a spectral guardian bound to the land for a thousand years. As sightings of the creature multiply, Eleanor uncovers a chilling the descendants of Formby’s Viking settlers are connected to the ship’s secrets through blood and memory.
Now, a storm is brewing over the Irish Sea, and the boundary between the living and the dead grows thin. To survive, Eleanor must confront an ancient covenant and the terrifying choice it demands—honour the past or let darkness reclaim the coast.
Praise for Old Trash
- "A masterful blend of folklore and suspense, with a setting so vivid you’ll feel the sand between your toes."
- "Tim Hale weaves history and horror into a tale as relentless as the tide."
Perfect for fans
- Folk horror like The Loney by Andrew Michael Hurley
- Supernatural mysteries like The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell
- Archaeological thrillers like The Anomaly by Michael Rutger
Step into the shadows of Formby—where the past is alive, and the dead are waiting
159 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 19, 2025
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