Carillon of Skulls

Lester del Rey, James H. Beard

Sinossi

In the eerie ruins of Lefferts Park, Ann Muller's search for a forgotten remedy leads her into a night shrouded in mystery and dark enchantments.
 
When she meets the cryptic Mother Brian, an old seeress, the night takes a sinister turn. Entangled in a web of supernatural forces and desperate remedies, Ann must navigate through hidden dangers and ancient curses. Amidst shadows that whisper of past tragedies and a park that harbors dark secrets, will Ann unravel the mystery before the malevolent forces claim their due?

Disponibile da: 28/04/2024.

Lunghezza di stampa: 34 pagine.

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