Crystal Lake: Torrid Waters

13/06/2024

Now available for pre-order from Torrid Waters:

Corpus

07/05/2024

Out today from the Crystal Lake: Torrid Waters imprint:
The Wicker Witch by Cheryl Low – https://geni.us/WickerWitch

A fast-paced story of survival, terror, family, and friendship.

The people of Wicker thought the mountain belonged to them—purchased with blood, sweat, and resilience. They forgot the deal their ancestors made. They forgot that their mountain belonged to something ancient, powerful, and hungry.

Charlotte Crowe and Rebecca Greenleigh grew up as best friends on the mountain, descendants of the original settlers of Wicker and inheritors of a terrible secret. They expected to grow old on their mountain. They did not expect the return of the wolves, the bone chimes appearing overnight in the trees, or their neighbors turning on one another. In a matter of days, everything they thought they knew is flipped upside down and they find themselves trapped in a place they once called home playing a dangerous game with a creature older than the mountain itself.

Explore the Dark Depths: https://geni.us/WickerWitch
(Available on Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, and paperback)

07/05/2024

Happy release day to Cheryl Low! You won’t want to miss this one. Check out what others are already saying, and while you’re at it, check out the other Torrid Waters books: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/211670170-the-wicker-witch

But it here: https://amzn.to/3wqBSzS

A fast-paced story of survival, terror, family, and friendship. The people of Wicker thought the mountain belonged to them—purchased with blood, sweat, and resilience. They forgot the deal their ancestors made. They forgot that their mountain belonged to something ancient, powerful, and hungry. C....

02/05/2024

New review for The Wicker Witch. Make sure to preorder this one now!

"Rarely do I give 5 stars, but this is definitely one of the deserving. I could NOT put it down!" --

5/5: Charlotte Crowe and best friend Rebecca Greenleigh were born and raised on the mountain, their ancestors having carved out an existence and built the town of Wicker within its stony embrace. There had been a dreadful price to be paid all those generations ago. A price whose gruesome details had...

26/04/2024

New interview with Amanda M. Blake about Question Not My Salt and Torrid Waters:

Ever been to a dinner and you just know it’s going to go badly? Well, you may have a new perspective after reading Amanda Blake’s extreme horror story, “Question Not My Salt,” available through Crystal Lake Entertainment. Here’s a little taste of what’s in store: “Sierra's first Americ...

24/04/2024

The first review for The Wicker Witch is in, and it's a good one:

5/5: This is an intense supernatural novel that really pulls you in and delivers the scares. Wicker is a very small town on a mountain. The people there have lived there for generations, taking pride in being somewhat isolated and looking after each other. Charlotte Crowe and Rebecca Greenleigh are....

18/04/2024

Come see what I have for you now...

Pre-order link: https://amzn.to/3Uk9ubQ

Goodreads link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/211670170-the-wicker-witch?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=7Pn1kylq1A&rank=1

“The Wicker Witch will keep you enthralled, twisted, turned and smitten until the very last. Set in a town where the impossible becomes possible, the story plays out with ever-increasing tension, rising to a devastating climax that will play with your mind and stay with you long after you finish the final page.” — Catherine Cavendish, author of Those Who Dwell in Mordenhyrst Hall

“The Wicker Witch is an intricate story about generations of tragedies and dark secrets. It has the harrowing atmosphere of Stephen King's Storm of the Century while completely being a Cheryl Low original. You should pick this up immediately.” — Mercedes M. Yardley, multiple Bram Stoker Award winner

“The Wicker Witch is a stunning feat of storytelling. Low masterfully crafted an immersive, moody tale that left me feeling every bit as trapped on that mountain as the characters!” — Somer Canon, author of You're Mine and Picking You Out of My Teeth

Descriptive copy:
A fast-paced story of survival, terror, family, and friendship.

The people of Wicker thought the mountain belonged to them—purchased with blood, sweat, and resilience. They forgot the deal their ancestors made. They forgot that their mountain belonged to something ancient, powerful, and hungry.

Charlotte Crowe and Rebecca Greenleigh grew up as best friends on the mountain, descendants of the original settlers of Wicker and inheritors of a terrible secret. They expected to grow old on their mountain. They did not expect the return of the wolves, the bone chimes appearing overnight in the trees, or their neighbors turning on one another. In a matter of days, everything they thought they knew is flipped upside down and they find themselves trapped in a place they once called home playing a dangerous game with a creature older than the mountain itself.

A fast-paced story of survival, terror, family, and fri…

11/04/2024

Relics from the Underworld is on-sale for Kindle. Just 99 cents! Grab it up!

When the remnants of a dark history resurface, the present becomes a battleground for power, manipulation, and destiny. Three seemingly unconnected lives are ensnared by artifacts linked to the enigmatic death of the Russian sorcerer, Grigori Rasputin, and the echoes of his malevolent past reverb...

29/03/2024

Some new reviews for Question Not My Salt…��“This is the most disturbing book I’ve ever read. I audibly gagged a few times. This isn’t suspense horror, it’s gore horror and it was very well done. Pun intended ….” - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6354341961��“Amanda M. Blake is a talented writer, and she has a morbid sense of humor I loved, and this book is REALLY a home run. LOVED IT. Really well written, perfectly paced, first person POV creates a sense of immediacy and escalating sense of tension. This author delivers the goods.” - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6349862408��Get this book (paid link): https://amzn.to/49iihPQ

Question Not My Salt

12/03/2024

Two more fantastic reviews of Question Not My Salt. To quote one: "Just read it. It’s fast, it’s f**ked, it’s great."

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6324522682

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6331465316

5/5: Having read the blurb I still wasn’t entirely prepared for this book. Honestly I loved this. It’s fu***ng bananas. Just read it. It’s fast, it’s fu**ed, it’s great.

16/02/2024

Happy release day! Grab this one, folks. You won't want to miss this feast.

13/02/2024

Don't be late to the table...
Question Not My Salt by Amanda M. Blake, out this Friday, February 16th.
Pre-order now for your Kindle: https://geni.us/Question (paperback to come).
Eat this one up!

07/02/2024

Question Not My Salt by Amanda M. Blake
Out February 16th. Pre-order today on Kindle: https://geni.us/Question (paperback still to come)

A couple of awesome new blurbs, and another 5 star review over at Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6199476213

Eat this one up, folks!

05/02/2024

11/01/2024

Feast your eyes on this. QUESTION NOT MY SALT by Amanda M. Blake drops February 16th. Pre-order live now: https://geni.us/Question

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/205030722-question-not-my-salt

31/12/2023

A look back at and all the amazing books we published.

Up next…

Relics from the Underground by Richard Alan Scott (RIP, Richard)

When the remnants of a dark history resurface, the present becomes a battleground for power, manipulation, and destiny. Three seemingly unconnected lives are ensnared by artifacts linked to the enigmatic death of the Russian sorcerer, Grigori Rasputin, and the echoes of his malevolent past reverberate through their realities.
In the bustling heart of Manhattan, Tatiana, a once-reserved advertising executive, stumbles upon a relic that grants her unprecedented influence over her surroundings. As she delves deeper into its power, office politics take a sinister turn, and the lines between ambition and malevolence blur.
At Saint Stanislaus, Father Brett Elysian's charismatic presence is marred by mysteries. His sudden transfer from a remote parish and a series of inexplicable events leave Pastor John McCaffrey grappling with unease. What secrets does the young priest harbor, and how are they connected to the relics of a bygone era?
Meanwhile, in the quiet corners of his home, the grieving Hank Stanton pens heartfelt letters to his late wife. But the discovery of an ancient Russian dagger in his attic plunges him into a whirlwind of haunting dreams and a rendezvous with fate. As his path intertwines with Tatiana and Father Brett, the trio finds themselves at the epicenter of a legacy steeped in darkness.
In this gripping tale, the past isn't just alive—it's hungry. Dive into a narrative where history's shadows threaten to reshape the future, and destiny is forged in the fires of the underworld.

Explore the underworld: https://getbook.at/RelicsUnderworld
Add it on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/201291810-relics-from-the-underworld

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10/12/2023

Very sorry to hear that Richard Alan Scott has passed away. Our thoughts are with his family.

15/11/2023

Happy book launch day to Richard Alan Scott!

Out today from Richard Alan Scot and Crystal Lake Torrid Waters (an imprint of Crystal Lake Publishing): https://getbook.at/RelicsUnderworld

When the remnants of a dark history resurface, the present becomes a battleground for power, manipulation, and destiny. Three seemingly unconnected lives are ensnared by artifacts linked to the enigmatic death of the Russian sorcerer, Grigori Rasputin, and the echoes of his malevolent past reverberate through their realities.
In the bustling heart of Manhattan, Tatiana, a once-reserved advertising executive, stumbles upon a relic that grants her unprecedented influence over her surroundings. As she delves deeper into its power, office politics take a sinister turn, and the lines between ambition and malevolence blur.
At Saint Stanislaus, Father Brett Elysian's charismatic presence is marred by mysteries. His sudden transfer from a remote parish and a series of inexplicable events leave Pastor John McCaffrey grappling with unease. What secrets does the young priest harbor, and how are they connected to the relics of a bygone era?
Meanwhile, in the quiet corners of his home, the grieving Hank Stanton pens heartfelt letters to his late wife. But the discovery of an ancient Russian dagger in his attic plunges him into a whirlwind of haunting dreams and a rendezvous with fate. As his path intertwines with Tatiana and Father Brett, the trio finds themselves at the epicenter of a legacy steeped in darkness.
In this gripping tale, the past isn't just alive—it's hungry. Dive into a narrative where history's shadows threaten to reshape the future, and destiny is forged in the fires of the underworld.

Order Today: https://getbook.at/RelicsUnderworld
Add it on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/201291810-relics-from-the-underworld

14/11/2023

Happy book launch day to Richard Alan Scott!

When the remnants of a dark history resurface, the present becomes a battleground for power, manipulation, and destiny. Three seemingly unconnected lives are ensnared by artifacts linked to the enigmatic death of the Russian sorcerer, Grigori Rasputin, and the echoes of his malevolent past reverberate through their realities.
In the bustling heart of Manhattan, Tatiana, a once-reserved advertising executive, stumbles upon a relic that grants her unprecedented influence over her surroundings. As she delves deeper into its power, office politics take a sinister turn, and the lines between ambition and malevolence blur.
At Saint Stanislaus, Father Brett Elysian's charismatic presence is marred by mysteries. His sudden transfer from a remote parish and a series of inexplicable events leave Pastor John McCaffrey grappling with unease. What secrets does the young priest harbor, and how are they connected to the relics of a bygone era?
Meanwhile, in the quiet corners of his home, the grieving Hank Stanton pens heartfelt letters to his late wife. But the discovery of an ancient Russian dagger in his attic plunges him into a whirlwind of haunting dreams and a rendezvous with fate. As his path intertwines with Tatiana and Father Brett, the trio finds themselves at the epicenter of a legacy steeped in darkness.
In this gripping tale, the past isn't just alive—it's hungry. Dive into a narrative where history's shadows threaten to reshape the future, and destiny is forged in the fires of the underworld.

Order Today: https://getbook.at/RelicsUnderworld
Add it on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/201291810-relics-from-the-underworld

When the remnants of a dark history resurface, the pres…

08/11/2023

Pre-order RELICS FROM THE UNDERWORLD by Richard Alan Scott now (Crystal Lake: Torrid Waters, November 14, 2023): https://getbook.at/RelicsUnderworld

02/11/2023

The pre-order for RELICS FROM THE UNDERWORLD by Richard Alan Scott is now live. https://getbook.at/RelicsUnderworld

When the remnants of a dark history resurface, the present becomes a battleground for power, manipulation, and destiny. Three seemingly unconnected lives are ensnared by artifacts linked to the enigmatic death of the Russian sorcerer, Grigori Rasputin, and the echoes of his malevolent past reverberate through their realities.

In the bustling heart of Manhattan, Tatiana, a once-reserved advertising executive, stumbles upon a relic that grants her unprecedented influence over her surroundings. As she delves deeper into its power, office politics take a sinister turn, and the lines between ambition and malevolence blur.

At Saint Stanislaus, Father Brett Elysian's charismatic presence is marred by mysteries. His sudden transfer from a remote parish and a series of inexplicable events leave Pastor John McCaffrey grappling with unease. What secrets does the young priest harbor, and how are they connected to the relics of a bygone era?

Meanwhile, in the quiet corners of his home, the grieving Hank Stanton pens heartfelt letters to his late wife. But the discovery of an ancient Russian dagger in his attic plunges him into a whirlwind of haunting dreams and a rendezvous with fate. As his path intertwines with Tatiana and Father Brett, the trio finds themselves at the epicenter of a legacy steeped in darkness.

In this gripping tale, the past isn't just alive—it's hungry. Dive into a narrative where history's shadows threaten to reshape the future, and destiny is forged in the fires of the underworld.

30/08/2023

Cover reveal for Richard Alan Scott’s forthcoming Torrid Waters release, RELICS FROM THE UNDERWORLD (mid-November). Cover by Kenneth W. Cain.

01/08/2023

And we are open! Here are the guidelines: https://www.crystallakepub.com/torrid-waters/

10/07/2023

An imprint of Crystal Lake. Opening for subs soon.

10/07/2023

Get ready!

10/07/2023