The crows came first, their silence a warning. On the fog-drenched moors of Exmoor, former soldier Lorne Turner uncovers a murder posed like a prayer to something ancient. The victim, Steve “Kicker” Williams, lies aligned to the stars, his body marked with occult sigils that whisper of sacrifice and transformation. The veil between worlds begins to fray, and so does Lorne’s war-torn mind. Shadows move where they shouldn’t. The air hums with unseen power. And at the centre of it all stands The Gnostic Dawn ―an occult fraternity of influence and blood, led by Detective Inspector Tony Shaw, who seeks to bind the spirit line that threads through the land itself. Haunted by the ghosts of desert battles, Lorne is pulled into the path of the vicar Ella Morgan and witch Willow Hunter. Together they find themselves fighting forces both human and unholy. Corruption hides behind badges. Darkness masquerades as faith. Every step toward the truth costs another piece of his soul. When a snowstorm breaks over the ruins of Ashley Combe, Lorne must face not only the man who orchestrated the ritual, but the battle-hardened beast it awakened in his fractured mind. Counting Crows launches the Lorne Turner Supernatural Thrillers, set on England’s mist-drenched moors, where ancient rituals clash with modern crimes. Perfect for readers of Merrily Watkins and Rivers of London . “This is a truly gripping page-turner of a novel that left me seriously looking forward to the next book.” From the Occult Detective Magazine _______________________________________________________ Praise for the Lorne Turner Supernatural Thrillers: ★★★★★ “An engaging supernatural mystery.” ★★★★★ “I loved the building suspense… and the air of the supernatural.” ★★★★★ “I was locked in and couldn’t put it down.” ★★★★★ “The Exmoor landscape is equally important a character as the hero.” ★★★★★ “The supernatural parts are well entwined with ‘real’ life.” ★★★★★ “Great characters and a fast-moving story with lots of twists and turns.” ★★★★★ “The writing is descriptive, suspenseful and atmospheric.” ★★★★★ “Fast paced, but not shallow!” ★★★★★ “Loved the building suspense, the flawed humanity of the characters and the air of the supernatural.” ★★★★★ “The author’s style of writing is descriptive, suspenseful and atmospheric…” ★★★★★ “Takes you on a tour of the old world while keeping you guessing and on the edge of your seats.” Joe Talon is an author used to walking in a place where you're never quite certain if the world is full of rainbows or shadows. Real life holds little interest. Having grown up on Exmoor, Joe has been fascinated by the mysterious and spooky places that dwell in the dark woodlands and quiet combes. In Joe's first series, the world is a little sideways from ours. It is full of shapes moving on the edge of our vision when they shouldn’t and cold spots in warm places. For Joe, there is always the question, 'what would I do if'? When writing crime, Joe tangles with gangsters and dealers, murderers and thieves, all in the small town of Glastonbury. A place known for its otherness. Joe's Cornish adventures once more explore the supernatural blending with real world events. If you would like to know more, do come and join the Taloneers. You can easily find Joe in the usual haunts of writers, (I'm not allowed to give you my digital address). There are all kinds of mysteries and fun to be had. What spare time Joe has is spent with seven dogs, lots of walks, chaotic gardening, and exploring the strange worlds just the other side of what we think we know to be real. Who needs real life when there are books!