Cold Hell in Darley Dene
When Ben and his pals come across an old forgotten bomb shelter and embark upon their explorations, a bizarre tale of the soldiers who died there in the 1941 Blitz on Merseyside begins to emerge. As the dreadful events which took place on that fateful day slowly unfold, our protagonist finds himself embroiled in a bewildering series of strange and surprising incidents as old secrets gradually come to light and long-hidden truths slowly reveal themselves.
Perplexed by voices in his head, ghostly apparitions, and other sinister paranormal happenings, Ben is determined to get to the bottom of the secrets which Darley Dene so possessively nurtures, but his progress is hampered and his life made ever more difficult by the cruel torments of a jealous rival whose sole aim in life seems to be to hamper, undermine and torture our protagonist.
Impelled by sheer determination and persistence however, he is led into a series of alarming and exciting adventures fraught with suspense, and which steer him towards a shatteringly surprising conclusion.
Superbly written, adroitly compiled, and steeped in mystery, the Author plays out his tale with a style and panache attributable to only the very best of writers as he takes the reader on this absorbing, sometimes slightly harrowing, but ultimately authentically delightful journey.
The Story Behind This Book
My mother really did tell me this story. It was she who had invited the soldiers to stay in our house during that dreadful night. And when they woke up and they went back down to Darley Dene, it really had been bombed. The best stories always have an element of truth. But what else is true about this book, I'll let you decide!
