The woods hold a secret. She holds the clues. But will uncovering the truth behind her father's murder unleash hell?
Eleanora Flynn doesn't believe the legends of Dead Man's Swamp, until her father is found beheaded in the woods and she learns her world is riddled with lies. When she receives a clue from a crow at her bedroom window, she sets out to find the truth behind the murder - but the truth comes with a deadly price.
Eleanora returns to Dead Man's Swamp fourteen years later, burdened by a secret and a deadline for redemption. But time is running out, and her sanity's wearing thin. Can she discern truth from lies before death strikes again?
“I don’t even have to read this masterpiece to know it will completely change the way I look at an entire genre. Get ready for a thrilling journey that you won’t be able to resist!” – Myriam Conley, Literary Enthusiast
Dead Man’s Swamp is a young adult mystery/suspense that tackles mankind's timeless search for truth and belonging, while celebrating the beauty of friendship. As a story about homeschoolers in the swamps of North Carolina, it’s perfect for fans of Frank Peretti, Ted Dekker, and Saxon math (just kidding).
What People Are Saying
“I loved this book! I would recommend this for anyone who loves a good story, especially ones that have intrigue and mystery. Do yourself a favor and get it! I have finished my copy and my 11 year old is in the middle of hers and says "It's creepy, I love it!"”
— Myriam C.
“I am a big murder mystery fan. And I loved this book. The story is very creative and it is also well researched as there is a lot of historical information presented to bolster the plot as it progresses. The back-and-forth timeline enhances the build-up of heart pounding suspense. And though my tendency is to whizz through such storylines to find out what happens, I read it more slowly than usual. That is because the book is so cleverly written that it was fun to savor the artistry and craftsmanship used by the author to make her story come alive.”
— Dana W.
“I found this book to be very well written; making it an easy and fast read. And you want more when it’s over. I think I’ll read it again in case I missed something in the frenzy.”
— My mom
“…A delightful page turner from beginning to end. The description hit that sweet balance between not being so detailed as to be tedious yet vivid enough that the mind easily pictures the scene. The dialogue was fun, witty, natural, and energetic at every turn. All of that contributed to a captivating mystery that led you on a rollercoaster of emotions, from loss and anxiety, bewilderment and supernatural suspense, to the triumphant joy and relief at the final resolution.
Well worth reading.”
— Josh C.
“Right away it reads captivatingly smooth like a muddy riverbank. Perfect for your February swamp constitutionals.”
— Daniel C.
“I love how well homeschoolers are represented here, in their true form of adventurous, brave, and often barefooted ways. Once I started reading, I knew it was a story I’d never want to end!”