Awakening: Book One – Between the Birches – a Contemporary Romantic Folk Horror-cosmic Horror Trilogy

Between the Birches trilogy is a story of friendship, love, and magic. A cautionary tale about how easily we can be lost in the darkness without the ties that bind, and of cosmic monsters who are hungry for chaos and who devour human souls.BENEATH THE ROLLING HILLS of North Carolina lies an ancient evil, shackled for a millennium, and growing impatient for freedom. People have long forgotten the rule of magic and the guardians who contained his destruction, but the nightmares from their dreams hide in dark corners, very real and very much willing to do their master’s dark bidding.For Beth’s 25th birthday, her husband and their best friend promised her a relaxing hike at their favorite spot on the Appalachian Trail. After the sun sets, the woods where Beth hoped to find peace turn sinister with talks of death cultists, witches, and interdimensional beings not native to this planet. If this wasn’t enough to shatter her trust foundations, Beth learns her role in this messed up weekend. She must find the courage to let go of her attachments and escape before the forest keeps her for good.