Be careful who you upset. Tom, Julie, Marc, and Chris head out for a weekend escape to Cape Cod to do some holiday shopping and check out Marc’s new condo. Julie keeps everyone entertained by reading a book of local urban legends. The stories seem humorous until events begin to spiral out of control. As a blizzard approaches, Julie tries to convince everyone that they’re wrapped up in one of the stories from her book. Is the legend real? Or is everything happening to them just a coincidence? Will anyone make it out alive? A slow burn-thriller that builds tension until a terrifying climax. Five Stars for MJ Howson: "Tallow by MJ Howson is a truly captivating story which builds momentum and intrigue, unraveling a little more information with each page. The relationships and dynamics between the characters are realistic and interesting. The author truly knows how to build suspense and draw the reader into the world of the characters. The story is really hard to put down because the action and suspense are continuous, with great conflict and plot twists to keep you engaged. I couldn't help but compare the style of narrative and plot to the great Roald Dahl. If you love a great mystery around the subject of myth and legend then you will certainly enjoy this." - Readers' Favorite - Five Stars I was born and raised in Providence, RI, and spent many vacations on Cape Cod and the beaches of my home state.  I always had a desire to take a shot at being a writer. As the saying goes, "Life is what happens when you are busy making plans." I woke up one day and realized that tomorrow was now. So I decided to dedicate myself to writing my first novel and getting it published   I've adopted the tag line "The Terror is Real" to capture the types of stories I want to tell. Growing up, I loved any good story, both novel or movie, that was anchored in the realm of believability. Could this be something that might really happen? To you? That was what grabbed me. I hope my stories grab you! As Christmas approaches, four friends head off to Cape Cod for what should be a fun filled weekend. Tom and Julie, best friends since college, are excited to see the new condo that their friend Marc just purchased. Marc is hoping to smooth things over with his girlfriend Chris as they approach their one-year anniversary together. Chris is dreading the weekend away. She is not happy that "Will and Grace", as she jokingly refers to Tom and Julie, are tagging along. The dynamics and tensions between the friends will turn out to be the least of their problems.To keep everyone entertained during the road trip, Julie brings along a book of local urban legends. The tales are meant to amuse. Little do they realize that there may be more to these stories than rumors and folklore. As their journey along the Cape unfolds, they slowly find themselves entwined in a terrifying nightmare. As the hours pass and a blizzard begins to consume them, their fight for survival could very well become one of... legend. I was born and raised in Providence, RI, and spent many vacations on Cape Cod and the beaches of my home state.  I always had a desire to take a shot at being a writer. As the saying goes, "Life is what happens when you are busy making plans."  I woke up one day and realized that tomorrow was now. So I decided to dedicate myself to writing my first novel and getting it published. I've adopted the tag line "The Terror is Real" to capture the types of stories I want to tell. Growing up, I loved any good story, both novel or movie, that was anchored in the realm of believability. Could this be something that might really happen? To you? That was what grabbed me. I hope my stories grab you! Read more about me on my website.mjhowson.com/