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Mercy Ridge: A Novel

By: Joseph W. Dunn
Narrated by: Rick Gines
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Summary
 In the quiet mining town of Mercy Ridge, strange sounds begin to spread through the darkness. Brad arrives in town looking for honest work in the coal mines, hoping for a fresh start and a steady paycheck. But from his very first days underground, something feels wrong. Deep inside the tunnels, miners hear metal scraping through the darkness. Old sealed shafts are feared by everyone in town. Strange whistles echo through the valley at night. And people keep listening for sounds that should not exist. Soon, the fear moves beyond the mines. Tapping begins inside the walls of Bells boarding house. Uneven floorboards seem to pull at peoples thoughts. Rail tracks hum in the rain without a train in sight. Then figures begin appearing near the tracks and rooftops, standing motionless in the dark as if listening to the town itself. The people of Mercy Ridge know one terrifying truth. The sounds are spreading. As Brad searches for answers, he discovers the town has been hiding secrets connected to the abandoned Old South tunnels for years. What was uncovered beneath the mountain may not be human, and the more people listen, the stronger it becomes. Mercy Ridge is a chilling supernatural horror novel filled with psychological suspense, eerie mystery, haunted mines, disturbing whispers, and growing paranoia. Perfect for readers who enjoy atmospheric horror, small town terror, creepy supernatural stories, and slow-building psychological fear. If you enjoy dark horror novels with unsettling tension, mysterious creatures, abandoned mines, and suspense that keeps building with every page, Mercy Ridge will pull you deep into the darkness and never let go.©2026 Joseph W. Dunn (P)2026 Joseph W. Dunn Dark Fantasy Fantasy Psychological Thriller & Suspense
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