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The Rising of Blackshore (The Blackshore Trilogy)
(Built for Small-Town Supernatural, Romantic Thriller, and Gothic Fantasy readers)
September 2016.
Nineteen years after a summer that changed everything, the kids of Blackshore come home.
Once infamous for missing children and pirate legends, Blackshore has spent years turning its dark past into a tourist attraction. No disappearances. No sightings. No reason to believe the stories were ever real.
Until now.
When old friends reunite, unresolved emotions surface and a spark ignites between two of them—one that seems to awaken something buried deep within the town itself. Eras begin to bend into their reality. And the dead start to rise, drawn to a love story they refuse to miss.
As past and present collide, Blackshore reveals the truth it has always hidden: nothing here is accidental. When love sparks in this town, legends don’t stay dead—and something long asleep is beginning to wake.
A small-town supernatural thriller filled with romance, ghostly legends, and dark coastal folklore—perfect for readers who love atmospheric mysteries, emotional slow-burn relationships, and haunted seaside towns.
September 2016.
Nineteen years after a summer that changed everything, the kids of Blackshore come home.
Once infamous for missing children and pirate legends, Blackshore has spent years turning its dark past into a tourist attraction. No disappearances. No sightings. No reason to believe the stories were ever real.
Until now.
When old friends reunite, unresolved emotions surface and a spark ignites between two of them—one that seems to awaken something buried deep within the town itself. Eras begin to bend into their reality. And the dead start to rise, drawn to a love story they refuse to miss.
As past and present collide, Blackshore reveals the truth it has always hidden: nothing here is accidental. When love sparks in this town, legends don’t stay dead—and something long asleep is beginning to wake.
A small-town supernatural thriller filled with romance, ghostly legends, and dark coastal folklore—perfect for readers who love atmospheric mysteries, emotional slow-burn relationships, and haunted seaside towns.
Published: March 10, 2026
Pages: 390
ISBN: 9781997625049
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Available in: Paperback
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5.0
1 rating
Liz M.
Aug 15, 2026
Some stories feel like a whispered legend passed around a bonfire—and The Legend of Blackshore is exactly that kind of book. Set in the sticky, sun-soaked summer of 1997, this haunting coming-of-age romantic thriller pulls you straight into a seaside town where folklore isn’t just history… it’s hungry.
Blackshore, Nova Scotia, drips with atmosphere. Pirate lore, cursed caves, and disappearing children create a slow, creeping dread that never lets up. Autumn Quinn is a compelling, wounded heroine—taken once by the legend and returned changed. What follows is a chilling unraveling as something ancient and cruel stalks her and her friends, burrowing into their minds and feeding on fear.
The emotional core is what truly elevates this story. Autumn and Jesse’s first love feels painfully real—tender, messy, and desperate. Jesse’s torment is especially brutal, with a voice that forces him to choose between loyalty and survival. The psychological tension is relentless, and the stakes feel devastatingly personal.
Moody, terrifying, and achingly nostalgic, The Legend of Blackshore blends folklore horror with romance in a way that leaves a mark—much like the legend itself. This is a story about love, sacrifice, and the monsters that follow us out of the dark. Unforgettable and deeply unsettling, it’s a five-star read that will linger long after the final page. 🌊🏴☠️
Blackshore, Nova Scotia, drips with atmosphere. Pirate lore, cursed caves, and disappearing children create a slow, creeping dread that never lets up. Autumn Quinn is a compelling, wounded heroine—taken once by the legend and returned changed. What follows is a chilling unraveling as something ancient and cruel stalks her and her friends, burrowing into their minds and feeding on fear.
The emotional core is what truly elevates this story. Autumn and Jesse’s first love feels painfully real—tender, messy, and desperate. Jesse’s torment is especially brutal, with a voice that forces him to choose between loyalty and survival. The psychological tension is relentless, and the stakes feel devastatingly personal.
Moody, terrifying, and achingly nostalgic, The Legend of Blackshore blends folklore horror with romance in a way that leaves a mark—much like the legend itself. This is a story about love, sacrifice, and the monsters that follow us out of the dark. Unforgettable and deeply unsettling, it’s a five-star read that will linger long after the final page. 🌊🏴☠️