On a Blue Ridge Mountain peak, three boys hear the rattling of a snare drum deep inside a cave known as "The Jangling Hole," and the wind carries a whispered name. An old man at the foot of the mountain believes something inside the Hole has been disturbed by a developer's bulldozers. A local reporter is determined to solve the supernatural mysteries that have been shared for generations. Sheriff Frank Littlefield, haunted by past failures, must stand against a public enemy that has no fear of bullets, bars, or justice. On the eve of a Civil War re-enactment, the town of Titusville prepares for a staged battle, but the weekend warriors aren't aware they will soon be fighting an elusive army. A troop of Civil War deserters, trapped in the Hole by a long-ago avalanche, is rising from a dark slumber, and the war is far from over. And one misfit kid is all that stands between a town and the cold mouth of hell... From the author of The Red Church and The Skull Ring comes a poignant coming-of-age tale of supernatural mystery and suspense. ------- "Always surprising and always entertaining."--Jonathan Maberry, The Dragon Factory "A wonderful storyteller."--Sharyn McCrumb, The Ballad novels "Scott Nicholson knows the territory. Follow him at your own risk."--Stewart O'Nan, Boston Noir
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Scott Nicholson is the author of 10 novels, including The Red Church, The Skull Ring, Disintegration, and They Hunger. A Writers of the Future grand prize winner and finalist for the Stoker Award, he's also written three story collections and six screenplays. Nicholson works as a journalist and freelance editor in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. His Web site is www.hauntedcomputer.com.
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By L.C. Evans
Format:Kindle Edition
150 years ago a band of rogue Civil War soldiers, the Home Guard, operated in a small town in the North Carolina mountains. Their leader, Colonel Kirk, ruled with an iron fist and tolerated no deserters. Now it is modern times and there is an area on Mulatto Mountain called the Jangling Hole, where people go at their own peril. The Jangling Hole is said to be haunted--by Col. Kirk and his men. Meanwhile, a land developer has bought up most of the mountain and is bulldozing it to build homesites. Perhaps this is what has disturbed the ghosts. At any rate, they soon become all too real, appearing to many of the town's residents and even killing some of them. Three boys are the main characters, though the story is also told from the point of view of some of the boys' parents and other adults.
The suspense slowly mounts as unfolding events become spooky and then dangerous. The boys try to figure out what's happening and soon two of them--Bobby and V-Ray--keep running across the evil colonel. The boys are brave, but it becomes apparent that the Colonel needs a new drummer boy.
The book is a page turner, especially the final few scenes. The writing is first rate and the well-drawn characters will have you shaking your head and saying you're sure you know these guys--some of them anyway.
I don't read a lot of horror, but Drummer Boy was recommended to me by a friend. I'm glad I followed his advice.
The suspense slowly mounts as unfolding events become spooky and then dangerous. The boys try to figure out what's happening and soon two of them--Bobby and V-Ray--keep running across the evil colonel. The boys are brave, but it becomes apparent that the Colonel needs a new drummer boy.
The book is a page turner, especially the final few scenes. The writing is first rate and the well-drawn characters will have you shaking your head and saying you're sure you know these guys--some of them anyway.
I don't read a lot of horror, but Drummer Boy was recommended to me by a friend. I'm glad I followed his advice.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By DJP
Format:Kindle Edition
The second Sheriff Littlefield adventure - Drummer Boy focuses on a pair of youths and their encounters with the mysterious and foreboding Jangling Hole, scene of a desperate retreat during the Civil War. Now one of those long-dead soldiers wants to return home, and their leader needs a replacement.
Vernon Ray is confused by his hormones, and his place in his group of peers. His best friend Bobby is beset by his own family issues, and a growing sense of unease and mystery draws them both to the alarming incidents near the hole. The events will be the making of the both of them, and young men grow up quickly when confronted by ghosts.
Together with the town's relentless reporter, the hesitant and time-worn Littlefield, and the descendants of the lone escapee from the Hole, we see a 150 year old drama unfold in spooky wisps of tension as they battle to keep the Hole from claiming any more souls.
Vernon Ray is confused by his hormones, and his place in his group of peers. His best friend Bobby is beset by his own family issues, and a growing sense of unease and mystery draws them both to the alarming incidents near the hole. The events will be the making of the both of them, and young men grow up quickly when confronted by ghosts.
Together with the town's relentless reporter, the hesitant and time-worn Littlefield, and the descendants of the lone escapee from the Hole, we see a 150 year old drama unfold in spooky wisps of tension as they battle to keep the Hole from claiming any more souls.
By Puddleduck
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My first book by this Author.
I was impressed with the cast of characters and their depth. They reminded me of Stephen King's creations and he's one of my all time favorite writers.
The story line grips you instantly and you remain rooting for the people in the book till the gripping climax.
Good stuff!
I was impressed with the cast of characters and their depth. They reminded me of Stephen King's creations and he's one of my all time favorite writers.
The story line grips you instantly and you remain rooting for the people in the book till the gripping climax.
Good stuff!
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Drummer Boy
Well Mr Nicholson, way to go to scare a girl, lol. Seriously, Scott Nicholson just gets better and better as I read on, I am a recent convert to this author, but no looking back. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Ann Rae
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Nicholson just gets better and better
Nicholson just gets better and better. I've been enjoying previous works of Scott's recently, but this is the best yet. Read more
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