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Redemption Falls
In the heart of Appalachia, Donna Miller uncovers a haunted legacy buried in blood, bone, and the pages of an ancestral journal. As ancient rites awaken and old sins rise, she must protect her family from a past that refuses to stay dead.
A gothic tale of resilience, ritual, and reckoning.
A gothic tale of resilience, ritual, and reckoning.
304 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 15, 2025
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January 24, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 5
Redemption Falls tells the story of Donna Miller as she discovers a haunting family legacy hidden inside an ancestral journal, one that puts everything she loves at risk. Her determination to protect her family gives the story an emotional core that really works.
This is a richly atmospheric gothic tale rooted in Appalachian history and folklore. The setting feels heavy with old secrets, and the story delivers plenty of dark, creepy moments. I especially loved how the lore is woven throughout; it adds depth and makes the fear feel earned rather than just shocking.
If you enjoy scary stories with a strong sense of place and layered history, this one is an easy recommendation.
Redemption Falls tells the story of Donna Miller as she discovers a haunting family legacy hidden inside an ancestral journal, one that puts everything she loves at risk. Her determination to protect her family gives the story an emotional core that really works.
This is a richly atmospheric gothic tale rooted in Appalachian history and folklore. The setting feels heavy with old secrets, and the story delivers plenty of dark, creepy moments. I especially loved how the lore is woven throughout; it adds depth and makes the fear feel earned rather than just shocking.
If you enjoy scary stories with a strong sense of place and layered history, this one is an easy recommendation.
October 24, 2026
Redemption Falls was my first step into gothic mystery, and I fell in love with the atmosphere Ron Day created. What drew me in and kept me turning pages was the story’s mood--the mystery, the creeping tension, the charm of the small town, and those bookstore moments where the setting pulled me in so naturally I felt like I was standing right there. Day writes with a cinematic, sensory richness that makes every scene feel alive.
Donna is a powerful, unforgettable lead. Watching her navigate the ancient Aliesung book and the weight of her family’s legacy while protecting the people she loves gives the story its emotional core. I appreciated how the supporting characters deepen the mystery and make the world feel lived‑in.
I’m happy I tried a new genre. Redemption Falls is immersive, moody, and beautifully written, perfect for rainy fall nights.
Donna is a powerful, unforgettable lead. Watching her navigate the ancient Aliesung book and the weight of her family’s legacy while protecting the people she loves gives the story its emotional core. I appreciated how the supporting characters deepen the mystery and make the world feel lived‑in.
I’m happy I tried a new genre. Redemption Falls is immersive, moody, and beautifully written, perfect for rainy fall nights.
October 15, 2026
This was one of the most AMAZING books I have ever read! I absolutely loved how Donna’s story brought Appalachian folklore to life. The gothic atmosphere, eerie mountain legends, ancestral secrets, and supernatural mystery made this such an unforgettable read for me! 👻🌲
🖤 Tropes & themes Gothic horror • Appalachian folklore • Haunted family legacy • Ancient rituals • Dark secrets • Supernatural suspense • Strong female lead
Ron Day, you have a new fan! This book was everything I love in a dark, atmospheric read and MORE! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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🖤 Tropes & themes Gothic horror • Appalachian folklore • Haunted family legacy • Ancient rituals • Dark secrets • Supernatural suspense • Strong female lead
Ron Day, you have a new fan! This book was everything I love in a dark, atmospheric read and MORE! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
#RedemptionFalls #RonDay #BookReview #GothicHorror #Bookstagram
December 11, 2025
Whew! I binge read this book within two days. The suspense had me on edge.. trying to figure out what was going on and what was about to happen. I felt like I was watching this eery, gothic film that gave me the chills the further I got into the story. Like the fact that it kept stating that something was watching....and something was coming..😳😱 I was racing to the end. Because, what you mean?The mystery of it all just hooked me. I also enjoyed how it wasn't limited to one perspective, you get to see how multiple people in Redemption Falls were experiencing the creepy chaos even in the town's past. Great penmanship!
April 26, 2026
An absolutely stunning read! Ron’s descriptive writing is so vivid and immersive that you feel completely transported into Redemption Falls, as if you’re experiencing it firsthand. Donna, the main character, is beautifully crafted, relatable, authentic, and deeply compelling, making it impossible not to care about her journey. It’s been a long time since a book has captured my attention so fully. Highly recommended!
September 27, 2026
Ron Day's Redemption Falls sinks its roots deep into Appalachian soil, and once it takes hold, it doesn't let go. Donna Miller's search into her family's past starts with an heirloom and ends up unearthing something far older and hungrier. The kind of secret a town keeps by not speaking of it. That dread announces itself early:"Something's coming, Jim. I don't know what. But it's waking up." Day never has to explain what "it" is for the line to land. The woodsmoke, the damp forest, the sense of being watched from just past the treeline all do the haunting for him. When Donna catches the faint outline of a man in a wide-brimmed hat behind her, only to find the kitchen empty a second later, it's a small moment, but it's the kind that stays with you long after you've turned the page.
What elevates the book beyond a good ghost story is how earned the scares are. The terror grows out of bloodlines and old debts nobody agreed to pay, not out of shock value. There's real weight behind the ancient book, "Alīesung," its pages described as feeling like tanned hide, and the warning that follows it: "Folks who come sniffin' after it tend to end up different... or don't end up at all." Donna's steady resolve grounds all of it, and that's what makes the climax land. For a debut, this is atmospheric without being overwritten. The sequel is out next month, and I'll be first in line.
What elevates the book beyond a good ghost story is how earned the scares are. The terror grows out of bloodlines and old debts nobody agreed to pay, not out of shock value. There's real weight behind the ancient book, "Alīesung," its pages described as feeling like tanned hide, and the warning that follows it: "Folks who come sniffin' after it tend to end up different... or don't end up at all." Donna's steady resolve grounds all of it, and that's what makes the climax land. For a debut, this is atmospheric without being overwritten. The sequel is out next month, and I'll be first in line.
February 17, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
In Redemption Falls, Ron Day plants his story deep in the soil of Appalachia and lets it grow wild, tangled, and haunted.
At the center is Donna Miller, a woman who stumbles upon an ancestral journal that unearths far more than family history. What begins as discovery quickly becomes reckoning. Bloodlines carry weight. Rituals carry consequence. And in this town, the past doesn’t fade quietly. It waits.
From page one, Day’s prose is immersive in a way that feels almost physical. You don’t just read about Redemption Falls. You breathe in woodsmoke, taste iron on the air, and feel the press of damp leaves beneath your boots. Multiple readers have praised the atmosphere, and for good reason. The setting isn’t background; it’s a living force. The forest watches. The town remembers. Something is always coming.
Donna anchors the story with emotional strength. Her fierce determination to protect her family gives the gothic dread a steady heartbeat. She isn’t a passive observer of her lineage. She confronts it. As ancient rites awaken and old sins resurface, her resilience transforms the novel from simple supernatural horror into something deeper: a story about inheritance, responsibility, and choosing who you become in spite of what came before.
The structure adds to the tension. With shifting perspectives and glimpses into the town’s past, the mystery builds layer by layer. The suspense is real. There’s a constant undercurrent of unease, the sense that something is watching, something is stirring just beyond the trees. Readers have described binge-reading it in days, unable to pull away, and it’s easy to see why. The pacing steadily tightens toward a climactic confrontation that feels earned rather than rushed.
What makes Redemption Falls stand out in gothic horror is how grounded the fear feels. The lore is woven carefully into Appalachian history and folklore, giving the rituals and hauntings weight. Nothing feels thrown in for shock value. The horror grows naturally from legacy, land, and blood.
It’s chilling, yes. But also strangely beautiful. Day’s writing manages to be lush without being overwrought, immersive without being inaccessible. For a debut, it’s impressively confident.
If you love:
-Atmospheric gothic horror
-Small-town secrets steeped in history
-Ancestral journals and ancient rites
-Strong female leads facing generational darkness
-Stories where the land itself feels alive
Redemption Falls is an easy recommendation.
And judging by how many readers are already hoping for more, this feels less like the end of a story, and more like the beginning of a haunting legacy.
In Redemption Falls, Ron Day plants his story deep in the soil of Appalachia and lets it grow wild, tangled, and haunted.
At the center is Donna Miller, a woman who stumbles upon an ancestral journal that unearths far more than family history. What begins as discovery quickly becomes reckoning. Bloodlines carry weight. Rituals carry consequence. And in this town, the past doesn’t fade quietly. It waits.
From page one, Day’s prose is immersive in a way that feels almost physical. You don’t just read about Redemption Falls. You breathe in woodsmoke, taste iron on the air, and feel the press of damp leaves beneath your boots. Multiple readers have praised the atmosphere, and for good reason. The setting isn’t background; it’s a living force. The forest watches. The town remembers. Something is always coming.
Donna anchors the story with emotional strength. Her fierce determination to protect her family gives the gothic dread a steady heartbeat. She isn’t a passive observer of her lineage. She confronts it. As ancient rites awaken and old sins resurface, her resilience transforms the novel from simple supernatural horror into something deeper: a story about inheritance, responsibility, and choosing who you become in spite of what came before.
The structure adds to the tension. With shifting perspectives and glimpses into the town’s past, the mystery builds layer by layer. The suspense is real. There’s a constant undercurrent of unease, the sense that something is watching, something is stirring just beyond the trees. Readers have described binge-reading it in days, unable to pull away, and it’s easy to see why. The pacing steadily tightens toward a climactic confrontation that feels earned rather than rushed.
What makes Redemption Falls stand out in gothic horror is how grounded the fear feels. The lore is woven carefully into Appalachian history and folklore, giving the rituals and hauntings weight. Nothing feels thrown in for shock value. The horror grows naturally from legacy, land, and blood.
It’s chilling, yes. But also strangely beautiful. Day’s writing manages to be lush without being overwrought, immersive without being inaccessible. For a debut, it’s impressively confident.
If you love:
-Atmospheric gothic horror
-Small-town secrets steeped in history
-Ancestral journals and ancient rites
-Strong female leads facing generational darkness
-Stories where the land itself feels alive
Redemption Falls is an easy recommendation.
And judging by how many readers are already hoping for more, this feels less like the end of a story, and more like the beginning of a haunting legacy.
October 20, 2025
Redemption Falls is gripping, visceral, and deep. The way that Ron leverages description leaves the reader tasting woodsmoke and ash, hearing the whispers of the forest, and smelling iron and wet leaves. The reader is truly immersed in the book. The story is perfect for those who have a deep appreciation of ancient rituals, ancestral tendrils, and transformative undertones. Donna rises from the ashes in a climactic showdown like no other, much like a phoenix.
February 4, 2026
Redemption Falls surprised me in the best way. It's one of those books that grabs you quietly at first, then suddenly you realize you've been holding your breath for three chapters. The atmosphere is thick, moody, eerie, and emotionally charged, and the writing has that cinematic quality where you can feel the tension sitting under every scene.
What I loved most is how the story balances the slow, unsettling build with sharp emotional hits. The characters feel painfully human, flawed in ways that make you want to shake them and protect them at the same time. The themes are heavy but handled with a kind of tenderness that stays with you long after you close the book.
It's not just a dark story. It's a story about guilt, survival, and the echoes of the past, written with so much intention that even the quiet moments feel loaded.
If you want something that's atmospheric, character-driven, and emotionally haunting without ever slipping into cliché, Redemption Falls is absolutely worth the read.
What I loved most is how the story balances the slow, unsettling build with sharp emotional hits. The characters feel painfully human, flawed in ways that make you want to shake them and protect them at the same time. The themes are heavy but handled with a kind of tenderness that stays with you long after you close the book.
It's not just a dark story. It's a story about guilt, survival, and the echoes of the past, written with so much intention that even the quiet moments feel loaded.
If you want something that's atmospheric, character-driven, and emotionally haunting without ever slipping into cliché, Redemption Falls is absolutely worth the read.
October 12, 2026
Redemption Falls by Ron Day — 3.75 ⭐
This is a book meant to be read on a dark and stormy October night.
As someone with Appalachian ties and a deep love for Gothic horror, I absolutely adored the atmosphere Ron Day created. His descriptive prose is phenomenal. There were moments when I wanted to stop reading simply to appreciate the beauty of his writing.
“October’s breath clung to her skin.”
That is gorgeous writing.
Day has a remarkable ability to bring a setting to life. You don't simply read about the world he creates; you feel as though you've stepped into it.
Where the book fell a little short for me was in its character development. I wanted more backstory. I wanted to understand these people, their histories, their motivations, and what made them who they were. I would have happily read another hundred pages if it meant getting to know them better.
And that's perhaps my biggest criticism: the setting felt more fully realized than the people inhabiting it.
Still, this was a thoroughly enjoyable Gothic read, and I genuinely appreciated Day's talent for atmospheric storytelling. I'll most likely pick up the sequel, and I'm hoping it gives these characters the depth I found myself craving.
Sometimes it's enough to spend a few hours lost in a beautifully written, wonderfully eerie world.
This is a book meant to be read on a dark and stormy October night.
As someone with Appalachian ties and a deep love for Gothic horror, I absolutely adored the atmosphere Ron Day created. His descriptive prose is phenomenal. There were moments when I wanted to stop reading simply to appreciate the beauty of his writing.
“October’s breath clung to her skin.”
That is gorgeous writing.
Day has a remarkable ability to bring a setting to life. You don't simply read about the world he creates; you feel as though you've stepped into it.
Where the book fell a little short for me was in its character development. I wanted more backstory. I wanted to understand these people, their histories, their motivations, and what made them who they were. I would have happily read another hundred pages if it meant getting to know them better.
And that's perhaps my biggest criticism: the setting felt more fully realized than the people inhabiting it.
Still, this was a thoroughly enjoyable Gothic read, and I genuinely appreciated Day's talent for atmospheric storytelling. I'll most likely pick up the sequel, and I'm hoping it gives these characters the depth I found myself craving.
Sometimes it's enough to spend a few hours lost in a beautifully written, wonderfully eerie world.
October 25, 2025
Some books linger like smoke long after the last page. Redemption Falls is one of them.
The writing in Redemption Falls is so immersive it doesn’t just pull you in, it surrounds you. Ron Day writes with all five senses engaged, creating a world you can almost touch: the scent of woodsmoke, the chill of mist rolling off the hills, the whisper of something ancient moving in the trees.
Rich with Appalachian lore and grounded by moments of understated humor, this story balances dread with an earnest core that keeps it deeply human. Each chapter deepens the mystery, leading to a powerful, emotional climax and a haunting glimpse of what’s still to come.
I found myself wanting even more insight into Donna and the others, which makes the promise of a sequel all the more exciting. I’m eager to return to this haunting world and see where Ron takes these characters next.
The writing in Redemption Falls is so immersive it doesn’t just pull you in, it surrounds you. Ron Day writes with all five senses engaged, creating a world you can almost touch: the scent of woodsmoke, the chill of mist rolling off the hills, the whisper of something ancient moving in the trees.
Rich with Appalachian lore and grounded by moments of understated humor, this story balances dread with an earnest core that keeps it deeply human. Each chapter deepens the mystery, leading to a powerful, emotional climax and a haunting glimpse of what’s still to come.
I found myself wanting even more insight into Donna and the others, which makes the promise of a sequel all the more exciting. I’m eager to return to this haunting world and see where Ron takes these characters next.
October 25, 2025
This book grabbed me from the very beginning. Every character was developed deeply and had their own arcs. The descriptors in the book… it made the book! It’s a movie ready for the big screen! You see in your mind what only movies can provide. You’re there- you smell the thick fog and feel the heavy silence. The trees draw you in and the shadows know your name. It’s not a horror story- but it’ll keep your eyes big for most of the book. It’s a fun ride. Just remember to breathe.
November 28, 2025
Redemption Falls is a dark look at secrets buried within a town that are begging to be brought to light. The detailed descriptions of the Appalachian Mountain area create a setting so immersive, the reader has a deep sense of being present. The story is written in a way that keeps the reader’s interest, always wondering what will happen next. There were a couple of times the story felt a bit repetitive, but as a debut novelist, Ron Day did a great job.
November 30, 2025
I love the lore of Appalachia and was really excited to start this book. Day did a fantastic job building a world that is immersive and a little bit spooky, which I loved. His twists and turns kept me on my toes, and constantly wanting to keep reading so I could see what came next. His characters were well developed and sympathetic. Definitely recommend if you're interested in immersive, high stakes, thrillers!
December 18, 2025
It feels like Appalachia
I’ve lived in different parts of the appalachians my whole life and know the folklore pretty well…this story FEELS like Appalachia. Something slightly off, something you don’t usually talk about. Myths steeped in symbolism and stories. Wise women and superstitions. My favorite character is Betty Lou. She’s perfection. She’s every granny that’s ever lived in these mountains her whole life.
A great read!
I’ve lived in different parts of the appalachians my whole life and know the folklore pretty well…this story FEELS like Appalachia. Something slightly off, something you don’t usually talk about. Myths steeped in symbolism and stories. Wise women and superstitions. My favorite character is Betty Lou. She’s perfection. She’s every granny that’s ever lived in these mountains her whole life.
A great read!
December 18, 2025
From page 1 Ron Day pulls you in and keeps you engaged with the mysteries around Redemption Falls. It will keep you on the edge trying to figure out whats next.
Redemption Falls is rich with Appalachian lore, which I loved.
The MFC Donna has uncovered the haunting legacy that's been buried in blood and bone.
Character development, plot and world building were all very well executed.
For a debut novel he exceeded my expectations!
If you enjoy mystery and supernatural this is a must read.
☠️ Fast Paced
🖤 Ancient Secrets
☠️ Forbidden Ancient Rites in Journals
🖤 A town with its own memory
☠️ Supernatural
Redemption Falls is rich with Appalachian lore, which I loved.
The MFC Donna has uncovered the haunting legacy that's been buried in blood and bone.
Character development, plot and world building were all very well executed.
For a debut novel he exceeded my expectations!
If you enjoy mystery and supernatural this is a must read.
☠️ Fast Paced
🖤 Ancient Secrets
☠️ Forbidden Ancient Rites in Journals
🖤 A town with its own memory
☠️ Supernatural
November 14, 2025
From the first couple of pages I was drawn in for the entire book and finished it in a couple of days. I was on a cruise and wished I would have read slower but I couldn’t help myself wondering what was happening with the characters. I feel like there is another book that could answer some questions about some of the main characters and look forward to the next book by Ron.
October 25, 2025
"Redemption Falls" is a unique, chilling, and suspenseful read that will have you looking over your shoulder at the slightest sound. The FMC is strong and the storyline is compelling. I read and listened to it at the same time for an immersive experience.
November 30, 2025
Redemption Falls is a compelling Appalachian tale of old rituals that have haunted the community for generations. Ron Day does an excellent job with character development, and his descriptions of the spaces in and around the community draw the reader through the pages.
December 28, 2025
very engaging and easy to read
This book will suck you in and before you know it you’ve read the entire thing. The only negative thing is there are no other books available by Ron Day
This book will suck you in and before you know it you’ve read the entire thing. The only negative thing is there are no other books available by Ron Day
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