Sunset in the Mists - The Dark Draws the Curtain

by Julianne T. Grey

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Evynsford was a nearly forgotten hamlet on the coast of the Irish Sea when the troubles began. First the dead ship rolled into the dock, then fog swallowed the community and then the disappearances occurred. One child vanished from her bed before sunrise. Then twin brothers did not return from their chores. As the cries for the local watchmen to do something – anything – grew, so did the number of abducted children. By the time the local watchmen called to Preston for professional constables, there were more children missing than accounted for in the panicked township.

When Inspector Arthur Eldermann arrives in the mist-choked community, not a single child under the age of thirteen but older than three remains, and there are no witnesses, no bodies and no clues as to why. The Inspector, a lapsed clergyman of cold demeanor and sneering wit, has his work cut out for him among the surly and insular townsfolk. His one ray of hope lies in Miss Regina Hollferd, governess of the rural schoolhouse, whose dedication and knowledge may hold the key to the disappearance of so many of her students. Her zeal and diligence begin to touch something in Inspector Eldermann long left to the dark, and he finds himself enthralled and repelled in equal measure by the soft-spoken yet potent woman.

He will need all the help he can get, as things are moving in the mists around Evynsford, and the great wheels of a dark, terrible engine have already been set in motion. Can daring, wit and rekindled faith find the stolen children and perhaps even forestall the shadow looming ever closer?

Genres: Mystery, Mystery Thriller

86 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 6, 2018

Reviews

[Cindy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was well written and has an intriguing plot. However, I was sorely disappointed that nothing got resolved. Everything was left hanging. Who put out the eyes of the ship’s captain? He alluded to a collar and chains, but surely it wasn’t one of the children. Who were the kidnappers working for or with, and what had they planned to do with the children? Arthur kisses Regina, then tells her he’ll return for her, but the next book is apparently set one year later. That seems absurd. I fully understand that reading a series gives the reader the full picture of the overall story, but I don’t think one should have to read every book to piece it together. Each book should stand on its own, with questions answered and issues resolved.

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a spur of the moment download for me, and I'm so glad I came across it! The story was so intriguing and captivating...and I don't think we're done with it yet... Being a short story, the pace was quick and might leave readers feeling like we skipped some things, but that is the nature of a short story so it didn't bother me. There were a few small errors here and there, but I was too wrapped up in the story to do more than notice on my way by. My rating did lose a star due to language (one word used twice), but I still look forward to reading more of the series.

[John Molloy · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was a depressing book as the story was set in a dull unforeboding place, with characters of little empathy or interest. The shipwreck which I thought had some baring on the story seemed to not feature in the story. Then a small dip into the occult which came to naught, The rescue of the children came so suddenly like the story out of the Mists, and then the end, there will surely be a follow up, but I will not be a reader.

[Avid Book · Rating 5 out of 5]

A mystery as deep as your soul

As light as an angel's wings, dark as the waters of the moor, cold as the night warm as a well built peat fire. A village faces the fears any parent fears most, left reeling with no answers. The one who gives them their lives back had no answers to give.

[Bonny Millard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well written, almost poetic in its utterances!

What a marvelous fresh approach to fictional writing! This author is reminiscent of Canterbury Tales or some such archaic literature but with a twist to relevant issues of even today!

[Helen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I felt that the story was lacking something.

I do not know exactly why, but when I finished the book I felt like I have missed huge chunks of the story somewhere along the way. It left me totally unsatisfied.

[Lyle van riper · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interrsting

I was unable to interpret the meaning of some of the words in the story which made it difficult to follow.

[Lauren Myslicki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read

I love characters that metaphors into someone much better after going thru a horrific time in their life. It’s worth the time.

[Nell Kiker]

Sunset In The Mist

I want to read more. It was a great read, I teally enjoyed the book. It was very well writen.

[Kathleen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sunset in the mists

I thought the book was pretty good but I think it could be better. I'm not a novella writer but that is just my opinion. Kathleen Ryan

[David Pospisil · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very interesting novella.
Covered alot of ground in a short time.
Loved the connection between the two primaries

[Lugene VerPloeg]

Sunset in the Mist

Not bad. A few errors, but not excessive. I enjoyed this book & will probably read the next one in the series.

[Crissy Lawson · Rating 1 out of 5]

I found it really hard to get into the story. Even though there was a lot of descriptions to make you feel where you're at it did not think it accurately set in my mind.

[Lois · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ominous and Puzzling

Good story but I wish the characters had revealed more details in what the symbols meant and the end left the reader hanging. Good mystery non the less.