The House on Bleakmoor Hill

by Cheryl Bradshaw, Cheryl Bradshaw"I will definitely read more from this author." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

For decades, reporters have chased James Holloway for answers about his best friend, convicted serial killer Calvin Rook.

Rook died on death row, taking his secrets with him. The most haunting question where are the bodies of the women who were never found?

Now, at ninety-two, James is ready to talk. For the first time, he’s prepared to reveal the truth about Calvin’s life and what really happened all those years ago.

From New York Times and 16-time USA Today bestselling author Cheryl Bradshaw comes a chilling new novella series for fans of Stephen King, Joe Hill, and Shirley Jackson.

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83 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 28, 2026

About the author

Cheryl Bradshaw is a New York Times and 11-time USA Today bestselling author writing in multiple genres, including mystery, thriller, romantic suspense, supernatural suspense, and poetry. She is a Shamus Award finalist for best private eye novel of the year, an eFestival of Words winner for best thriller, and has published over fifty books since 2011.

Raised in Southern California, she now lives in North Texas. When she's not writing, she loves jet-setting to new countries, exploring the outdoors, and playing with her grandbabies.

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Book series in order by Cheryl Bradshaw:

Georgiana Germaine (Mystery Series)

1. Little Girl Lost - USA Today Bestseller
2. Little Lost Secrets
3. Little Broken Things
4. Little White Lies
5. Little Tangled Webs
6. Little Shattered Dreams
7. Little Last Words
8. Little Buried Secrets
9. Little Stolen Memories
10. Little Empty Promises
11. Little Hidden Fears

Sloane Monroe Mystery/Thriller Series

0. Silent As the Grave (prequel to series)
1. Black Diamond Death
2. Murder in Mind
3. I Have a Secret
4. Stranger in Town - Shamus Award Finalist
5. Bed of Bones - USA Today Bestseller
6. Hush Now Baby - USA Today Bestseller
7. Gone Daddy Gone - USA Today Bestseller
8. Smoke and Mirrors - USA Today Bestseller

Sloane Monroe Stories - Mystery Novella Series
(with characters from the main series)

1. Deadly Sins: Sloth
2. Deadly Sins: Wrath
3. Deadly Sins: Lust
4. Deadly Sins: Greed
5. Deadly Sins: Envy
6. Deadly Sins: Pride

Sloane & Maddie Peril Awaits - Mystery Series
(Spinoff Series with Sloane Monroe & her sidekick Maddie)

1. The Silent Boy
2. The Shadow Children
3. The Broken Soul
4. The Widow Maker
5. The Familiar Stranger

Addison Lockhart Ghost Mystery Series

1. Grayson Manor Haunting
2. Rosecliff Manor Haunting
3. Blackthorn Manor Haunting
4. Belle Manor Haunting
5. Crawley Manor Haunting

Stand Alone Mystery/Thriller Novels

1. Eye for Revenge - USA Today Bestseller
2. The Perfect Lie
3. Hickory Dickory Dead - USA Today Bestseller
4. Roadkill - USA Today Bestseller

Reviews

[Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic and surprising short story.. Loved it! Already ordered book two

[Robin Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

James Holloway is a 92-year-old man who is facing the end of his life. His best friend from childhood was Calvin Rook. Calvin was convicted as a serial killer of many women who dies in prison. The bodies were never found. Many people had questioned James about what he knew of Calvin and the murders, but he never told if he knew any of the details. Finally at this stage of life, he agreed to tell a young reporter what he knew. She was told that she would find out everything in one afternoon. This is a short novella, but so many details are packed into it. I’m anxious to see what the next book in the series will be as this one was so good.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, what a story. A young writer is interviewing an old man who lived with another man in his younger days. The other man had been arrested for killing women but bodies were never found. This story takes place in one day with the man telling the writer that he knows where the bodies are. Such a gripping tale and I look forward to the next by Cheryl Bradshaw.

[Leah Hines · Rating 5 out of 5]

A short, intense, suspense filled read! This is a little different than anything this author has written and I loved it. Complex characters who draw you in make this story. I had figured out where things were headed but the ending still managed to drop my jaw.

[Sheri · Rating 4 out of 5]

A series starter by Cheryl Bradshaw. A quick read with a unique plot line and the unexpected twists Ms.Bradshaw is known for. A story being told to a writer with the ties being slowly revealed. I look forward to more in this series.

[Ros · Rating 5 out of 5]

wow what a read
thought all along the person he told the story to was connected. But, the end was a right turn about. Great book Great story well worth reading. I tells about the killing of 5 women and the reason behind it. Of course you have to read to understand the end.

[Wanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

interesting

this was an interesting book. Quite different from books that I've read in the past. I think it's worth reading and so I would highly recommend it to those that might enjoy trying to discover who was the culprit.

[Rhonda · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a short book, but told really well. I am looking forward to the next book in this series.

[Sandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

This wasn’t really a full book. It’s very short. It reminds me of sitting around a campfire and telling ghost stories. It’s a very good story but as short as an episode on TV

[Marsha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great quick little mystery. Though I guess mystery isn't the right word for it. James is telling the story of his longtime childhood friend, who was arrested for multiple murders decades ago. He hasn't shared his side of the story until now. While many people have tried to get him to speak, it wasn't until he came across a certain young woman that he feels the time is right. There's intrigue and suspense. Details of the crimes coming to light. A few twists along the way. There is no sexual content, and the 'horror' aspect of it is on the lighter side. It's more ominous than anything. Safe for teens and up. It's a one sitting read. 1-2 hours tops. It's well written and has you leaning forward waiting to see what James has to say. Since it's a short read, character development is limited, but the story takes place over the course of one afternoon, (and only the two main characters,) so there's not much development needed.