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Death's Mark: Supernatural Horror with Scary Ghosts & Haunted Houses
The dead crave justice…
Stan Owens never asked to see the dead. But a brush with death opened his eyes to the spirits trapped between worlds. Now, he lives a quiet life in the sleepy town of Mason, using his abilities to help troubled souls—both living and dead—find peace.
When corporate shark Ezra Pettigrew purchases a local factory, Stan's friend Kenny is found dead under mysterious circumstances. As more workers fall victim to unexplainable accidents, Stan must confront a chilling Pettigrew is weaponizing the dead against the living, creating an army of spectral slaves to terrorize anyone who stands in his way.
Stan struggles to rally allies from both sides of the grave. But when Pettigrew discovers Stan's interference, he unleashes an evil beyond imagination. Stan must unlock the full potential of his abilities to save his friends and stop Pettigrew's reign of terror.
But will his quest for justice cost him what remains of his humanity?
Stan Owens never asked to see the dead. But a brush with death opened his eyes to the spirits trapped between worlds. Now, he lives a quiet life in the sleepy town of Mason, using his abilities to help troubled souls—both living and dead—find peace.
When corporate shark Ezra Pettigrew purchases a local factory, Stan's friend Kenny is found dead under mysterious circumstances. As more workers fall victim to unexplainable accidents, Stan must confront a chilling Pettigrew is weaponizing the dead against the living, creating an army of spectral slaves to terrorize anyone who stands in his way.
Stan struggles to rally allies from both sides of the grave. But when Pettigrew discovers Stan's interference, he unleashes an evil beyond imagination. Stan must unlock the full potential of his abilities to save his friends and stop Pettigrew's reign of terror.
But will his quest for justice cost him what remains of his humanity?
239 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 15, 2025
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About the author
Ron Ripley
252 books517 followersRon Ripley is a husband and father surviving in New England, a place which seems to be getting colder every day. He grew up across from a disturbingly large cemetery where he managed to scare himself every night before going to bed. Mostly because of the red lights that people put in front of the headstones. Those things are just plain creepy to a kid.
Ron enjoys writing horror, military history and driving through the small towns of New England with his family, collecting books and giving impromptu lectures on military history to his family, who enjoy ignoring him during those dreadful times.
Ron enjoys writing horror, military history and driving through the small towns of New England with his family, collecting books and giving impromptu lectures on military history to his family, who enjoy ignoring him during those dreadful times.
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September 19, 2025
Getting to know Stan
This was an interesting tale of ghosts and greed, and a wonderful introduction to Stan. A war injury has left Stan with a unique effect on ghosts, while his childhood has made him a very dangerous person to cross.
This was an interesting tale of ghosts and greed, and a wonderful introduction to Stan. A war injury has left Stan with a unique effect on ghosts, while his childhood has made him a very dangerous person to cross.
September 20, 2025
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Looking forward to the next instalment. If Shane Ryan is involve,then he and Stan will be awesome.
September 24, 2025
OMG TOTALLY AWESOME
This was an awesome ghost story. There are ghosts everywhere. Stan Owens has become a ghost hunter out of no fault of his own. His life has been extremely hard, which has caused his ability to be able to see, hunt, and capture ghosts. And now he is after a really bad man, who is using some bad ghosts as his muscle.
This was an awesome ghost story. There are ghosts everywhere. Stan Owens has become a ghost hunter out of no fault of his own. His life has been extremely hard, which has caused his ability to be able to see, hunt, and capture ghosts. And now he is after a really bad man, who is using some bad ghosts as his muscle.
September 26, 2025
Death8s Mark
A very unexpected ending which deserves a sequel. Stanley Owen is not your typical hero, he has anger issues and a deeply disturbing past. It will be interesting to see where the story leads as the writers have created avenues for further exploration and development.
A very unexpected ending which deserves a sequel. Stanley Owen is not your typical hero, he has anger issues and a deeply disturbing past. It will be interesting to see where the story leads as the writers have created avenues for further exploration and development.
January 17, 2026
Death's Mark: Supernatural Horror with Scary Ghosts & Haunted Houses
Wasn't sure if I would like this book or not. But got going in it and was hooked now I have to get the next one in the series to start it
Wasn't sure if I would like this book or not. But got going in it and was hooked now I have to get the next one in the series to start it
October 6, 2025
Embedded Iron Scrapnel
Iron that is already embedded inside Stan. That never occurred to me. A nice twist. Another engaging story. Scare Street is top notch.
Iron that is already embedded inside Stan. That never occurred to me. A nice twist. Another engaging story. Scare Street is top notch.
November 30, 2025
More please!
I love this nee series, I can't wait for the next! Hopefully soon, Scare Street is good usually about not making you wait
I love this nee series, I can't wait for the next! Hopefully soon, Scare Street is good usually about not making you wait
December 31, 2025
Best read
I thoroughly enjoy these books a lot of detail, realistic stuff and a great plot. Basically anything has Ron Ripley‘s name on it I will read.
I thoroughly enjoy these books a lot of detail, realistic stuff and a great plot. Basically anything has Ron Ripley‘s name on it I will read.
January 1, 2026
This was an awesome book! Absolutely loved Stan Owens! I hope that Scare Street will continue to publish stories that involve him! It would be amazing if he teams up with Shane Ryan.
September 15, 2025
Release date September 15
DEATH'S MARK promises to be only the first of an exciting new Scare Street Trilogy; and already I enjoy it every bit as much as the RAVENOUS SPIRITS Trilogy. These novels are engrossing from page 1, and the Suspense never dissipates [nor does the Terror!] Well-written and compelling; so eager to read Books 2 and 3 in the new BLOOD AND IRON Series.
DEATH'S MARK promises to be only the first of an exciting new Scare Street Trilogy; and already I enjoy it every bit as much as the RAVENOUS SPIRITS Trilogy. These novels are engrossing from page 1, and the Suspense never dissipates [nor does the Terror!] Well-written and compelling; so eager to read Books 2 and 3 in the new BLOOD AND IRON Series.
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