Echoes of Home by M. L. Rayner
After accepting a generous opportunity to start afresh, Leslie Wills, eagerly begins his journey to the Scottish Highlands of Elphin, a settled village that sits huddled amongst the mountains.
The people are welcoming, and the scenery is breathtaking.
But deep within its Highland paths, a location rests hidden from the public’s eye. An atmospheric location that entices you to learn the truth of its troubled past.
But once you bear witness to its sights and sounds, its presences will never allow you to forget. Uncover the truth, journeying back to a forgotten time.
Echoes of Home, is beautifully crafted into a plot full of secrets and suspicion that will leave you longing for answers. A ghost story, which will haunt you long after it's finished...
About the author
Born and bred in the county of Staffordshire. Matt is a keen reader of classical, horror and fantasy literature and enjoys writing in the style of traditional ghost stories. During his working life, Matt joined the ambulance service in 2009, transporting critically ill patients all over the UK. After writing his first novel, Matt was welcomed into the family of Question Mark Press publishing and now dedicates his time on future releases. His hobbies include genealogy and hiking, and he enjoys spending time with his wife, Emma, his children, and his family.
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Review
‘Echoes Of Home’ is an unsettling Scottish tale that gripped me from the start. I don't really like reading about ghosts normally but I loved the premise of it and I found myself related to it very quickly. Maybe because it reminded me of where my dad used to live and I feared the blackness of the Scottish countryside. This book managed to evoke those feelings of being uneasy, goosebumps and how much you cling to the light. Well at at least I do!
This is the type of story in which you question everything! I wasn't even sure if Leslie was real… I did like him as a character and there was a lot of empathy in his actions. But what I loved about this story was its love for the Highlands shone brightly, the beautiful and often dangerous landscape so candidly and beautifully described. I also loved the historical aspects which were included, like Leslie I had an ‘English’ education and you don't get taught Scottish history at all! The deserted homes and village reminded me of Badbea in Caithness. All in all, this was an entertaining quick read.
Let me know if you pick this up.
