The House on Dead Man's Curve

by Jason Roach

An American Writing Awards 2022 Finalist in LGBTQ Fiction and Fiction - Thriller Adventure - This new ghostly tale with thriller scares takes place in a haunted North Carolina Airbnb - with paranormal ghost adventures inspired by true otherworldly experiences. The team of ghost hunters encounter the Halloween investigation of a lifetime - filled with adventure, suspense, mystery, cliffhanger chapters, and the dark horror surrounding the haunted Airbnb they’ve rented for the week on Dead Man’s Curve. The haunting stories uncovered during research and the - at times - intense supernatural activity encountered during the nights, lead to extreme tensions within the seemingly possessed house.

Set in the author’s hometown of Statesville, North Carolina, and broken into 7 days and nights of ghostly chatter, sounds, and unexplainable activity is intertwined with local sites, historical ghost lore, and hauntology. Their stay reaches a critical climax when the cryptic history of the house is discovered. Surrounded by a creepy solitude of darkness along a pitch-black winding country road, the investigators must decipher messages from the insubstantial evidence collected – bringing them face to face with the unexplained, murder, sacrifice, myths, and the occult.

The author, a paranormal investigator himself, provides a dark captivating story that keeps readers trapped with little chance to escape.

Genres: Horror

348 pages, Paperback

First published September 16, 2022

About the author

Jason Roach is a previous core member of the Association of Paranormal Study where he has written several blogs. His enthusiasm for the paranormal and personal experiences inspired him to incorporate them into his first fictional tale. He has previously been a guest at ConCarolinas and GalaxyCon where he has provided insight on panels and has given presentations on the paranormal.

Originally born and raised in Statesville, NC, Jason moved to Winston-Salem in 2010 where he obtained two associates degrees in Business and Finance and completed his undergrad in Accounting. He is also a member of the IAPO Independent Book Publishing Professionals. He is in the process of opening his own publishing company catering for LGBTQIA+ authors.

When he’s not tending to schoolwork, investigating the paranormal or working on the next big project, he enjoys spending time with his husband, Sean, and his two cats - Gandalf and Lyma - and doggy, Laylah. He enjoys traveling and visiting all things paranormal wherever his journeys take him.

Reviews

[Greg · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great book with a twisted ending. Really did enjoy reading this one because you never new what was going to come at you from around the bend.

[Trinity Hopkins · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was gifted this book by a dear friend, that’s actually friends with the author. So it was a must read. Took me a minute to get to it though.
As soon as I read the setting was Winston Salem I knew it was going to be a haunting and/or ghost(s).
NC has its fair share of haunted places.
Book starts kind of slow. The main protagonist is a green paranormal investigator. He’s a bit too eager and does his best. He likes to show his partner up with his learned knowledge. And she, Emily, just rubs it off as Tyler being immature or inexperienced at the job.
About the last 100 pages, the story really picks up and the Neil Gaiman vibes come to life. Reminded me of The Graveyard book by Gaiman.
Not a lot of literary fodder. Dialogue was he said, she said a lot. But by the end the author seems to tighten up on some of that.
And the Harry Potter reference…let’s just say I kind of waited the whole book for it.
Good job with the book. Can’t wait to read the second book.

[Avery Walker · Rating 5 out of 5]

The House on Dead Man’s Curve is a chilling, atmospheric thriller that delivers equal parts suspense, mystery, and supernatural terror. Jason Roach, drawing from his own experience as a paranormal investigator, crafts a haunting tale that feels eerily authentic blurring the line between fiction and reality in a way that keeps readers hooked from start to finish.

Set in a secluded North Carolina Airbnb, the story follows a team of ghost hunters who expect a routine investigation but find themselves facing the Halloween investigation of a lifetime. Over seven eerie nights, they uncover chilling secrets buried within the house’s tragic history, all while strange noises, ghostly figures, and unexplainable occurrences test their courage and their sanity. Roach masterfully builds tension through cliffhanger chapters and vividly described paranormal activity that keeps the reader on edge.

[Julia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Statesville is my home town so I picked this up wanting something fun in a setting I am incredibly familiar with. I was not expecting a book that I hated being taken away from for silly things like work! The haunt is great a creepy. The author really lets you know the characters, their flaws that may be strengths at times. The backstory is too much fun. Just when you think you have it figured out it turns! I am still coming to terms with the ending. Looking forward to more from this author!

[Kellene · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow! I got this book because I know the author and like him a lot. That truly didn't effect my review. The book was downright creepy. I had to put it down at times (near the end) to straighten my mind back out. The story moved at a nice pace and the ghost hunting was realistic without being hokey. But when the story twisted, it really did. Never saw the ending coming, which is rare for me.

Now I have to convince myself that I really do want to go on the next ghost hunt.

[Siobhan D · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the narration of Barbara Henslee, who brought out the scary and made me listen in the day time. Perfect.

Two paranormal investigators spend a week at a haunted house. There are a lot of unexpected events, It is filled with suspense and thrills that keeps your attention. With a twisted ending

[Erica · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book has a good plot line but the characters weren’t very well developed and some of the dialogue was cringey. I found the main character a bit annoying but other than that it was a pretty good debut novel

[Nicole Reavis · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Paranormal Mystery that will keep you on your toes, The House on Dead Man’s Curve was a great book. Suspenseful and thrilling, I enjoyed the ride all the way to the end…where the plot takes a “deadly” curve 😈

[Dona · Rating 2 out of 5]

The fact that the location of this story was in the part of North Carolina I live in was interesting. Sadly, that was about it. I am somewhat surprised at the high Goodreads rating; obviously other people enjoyed it more than me. And the ending – well, don’t even get me started on that.

[Wanda Beatty · Rating 3 out of 5]

I live close to this dead man's curve in Statesville. I've always heard the house nearest there is haunted. Book was interesting, but ending was strange.

[Heather Mehler · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was such a fun & creepy read! I read it at night and that was a scary idea lol. I bought it from Jason on a Saturday and couldn't put it down! Read it in 2 days. There were twists and turns and it was overall a great read - i really enjoyed it and was sad to finish it :(

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very easy to read and entertaining. Really wasn’t expecting the end.

[Valerie Lockhart · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book and I highly recommend reading it over the week before Halloween.

[Sophia Schilling · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book with all my darned heart. I bought it at a Con from Mr.Jason Roach himself and have a signed copy. Love love love it🩷