Sins of the past could destroy all of their futures . . .For generations, Quentin Marsh’s family has seen its share of tragedy, though he remains skeptical that their misfortunes are tied to a centuries-old curse. But to placate his pregnant sister, Quentin makes the pilgrimage to Point Pleasant, West Virginia, hoping to learn more about the brutal murder of a Shawnee chief in the 1700s. Did one … the 1700s. Did one of the Marsh ancestors have a hand in killing the chief—the man who cursed the town with his dying breath?
While historian Sarah Sherman doesn’t believe in curses either, she’s compelled to use her knowledge of Point Pleasant to uncover the long-buried truth. The river town has had its own share of catastrophes, many tied to the legendary Mothman, the winged creature said to haunt the woods. But Quentin’s arrival soon reveals that she may have more of a stake than she realized. It seems that she and Quentin possess eerily similar family heirlooms. And the deeper the two of them dig into the past, the more their search enrages the ancient mystical forces surrounding Point Pleasant. As chaos and destruction start to befall residents, can they beat the clock to break the curse before the Mothman takes his ultimate revenge? . . .
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The third and last book in the Point Pleasant series comes to a satisfying conclusion. Just as the second book shifted to a different character to lead the narrative, this one focuses on Sarah and a visitor, Quenton Marsh, who arrives in Point Pleasant to investigate an old family curse. The Mothman, an alien presence, a possession by a vengeful ancestor, and the family curse are all linked to Point Pleasant’s history and as expected, Clair brings all the plot threads together at the end.
After book 2, I was particularly invested in the relationship between Caden and the Mothman, and though I would have liked more focus on the depth of their connection, I appreciated that Clair gave some attention to its resolution. I also was relieved that romance took a back seat to the action in this book – no wedding rings this time around.
The pace races along as the book zeroes in on the climax. Frequently shifting scenes and POVs give the impression of building intensity as the action and plots narrow in on the TNT, the old military site that is home to the Mothman. The characters, as expected, were well-developed. The writing quality is excellent. Highly recommended to readers who enjoy paranormal stories with a focus on legends and folklore. And start with book one; you won’t regret it.
A Desolate Hour” continues where “A Cold Tomorrow” ends. Everything from the first two books are explained with a couple of surprise twists I didn’t see coming. We are introduced to the Ouija board’s mysterious clue “QM”–or the new character, Quentin Marsh. Quentin fits right into the town seamlessly as he searches for more information about his family’s curse on behalf of his pregnant sister. Caden, Eve, Ryan, Katie and Sarah are back in the thick of the story, along with Mothman, men in black, and the curse. Ms. Clair has weaved folklore and history into an amazing tale. I loved the first two books and this final novel didn’t disappoint—in fact it took everything up a notch. I’ve grown to love this town and the people in it and was glad for the journey they took me on! I highly recommend this series for those who love an entertaining, well-written story with some paranormal, a bit of reality and a little romance.
This is the conclusion of a three book series. I’ve enjoyed them all, and the author’s research efforts really helped the series. The conclusion is a bit different than I expected, but in many way’s it’s even better. I can’t recommend this series highly enough.
A Desolate Hour is one take on the Mothman story. I didn’t realize that this is the third book in Clair’s Point Pleasant Series, so I was a bit lost on some things at the beginning of the book. Fortunately, as the story progressed and things started coming together, those things began to make sense and I found myself getting wrapped up in the character’s lives. My initial confusion aside, the plot was well thought out and I can only imagine the amount of research that went into the telling of this tale.
There are so many theories about the Mothman and Clair certainly weaves a chilling and engaging tale with one such theory. The story does center on Quentin and Susan and their connection to the Mothman legend, but there are also several other characters that are central to the story. In all honesty, every character in this story was interesting – love them or hate them, they all played their part in this tale.
Overall, A Desolate Hour is everything I would expect from a Paranormal Suspense novel. It’s creepy, chilling, engaging, a bit disturbing at times, and keeps a reader turning the pages to see what will happen next.