The hunt was only the beginning. After the bloody showdown in Ferndale, professional goblin hunter Ollie Hauk is battered, broken, and hiding from the law. But while he recovers in a remote mountain cabin, a new shadow falls over Humboldt County. It begins with ghost sightings in the forest and a calculated robbery of rare occult artifacts—signs that a far more insidious threat has emerged... Crones. Unlike the brutal warriors Ollie usually hunts, these goblin witches trade in madness and ancient rituals, and they’ve set their sights on a power that has been dormant for over a century. And a hobbled Ollie is all that stands in their way.
Back in Ferndale, as Kimmie Blanco attempts to clean up the wreckage of her home, she throws herself into this dark, yet fascinating new world she's now a part of, one where goblins are now an everyday part of her life. Hoping to make amends with Ollie, Kimmie sets out to find the witch Mariah, the one person who can clear his name. But her methods for doing so border on reckless, and lead her to keeping secrets from Andy, who's already put his life and his career in danger to help her. Enlisting new allies, Kimmie rushes headlong into danger, determined to find answers, even if it means walking a path she's been repeatedly warned against.
Goblin Hunter Crones is a dark and fast moving fantasy adventure that expands the world of professional goblin hunter Ollie Hauk in an intriguing direction. After the brutal events in Ferndale, Ollie’s physical recovery and conflict with the law set the stage for an even more dangerous threat.
The introduction of the Crones, goblin witches connected to madness, ancient rituals, and long dormant power, gives the story a darker supernatural edge. I also enjoyed Kimmie Blanco’s growing involvement in this strange new world and her willingness to take dangerous risks for Ollie. A compelling choice for readers who enjoy dark fantasy, supernatural horror, and monster hunting adventures.