Misery Plaza

J J Alo

Book cover for Misery Plaza
Book cover for Misery Plaza

Misery Plaza

Misery Plaza

J J Alo

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Description

"Ideal for fans of the works of H.P. Lovecraft and Stephen King. A genre-hopping and action-packed read."

- Kirkus Reviews

There's no more country for old men like Joseph Griffin, notorious outlaw and murderer. With his life in hiding unexpectedly exposed, Griffin, now William Potter, flees with his children to the remote, quirky village of Missouri Plaza-a place where everyone has something to hide. Liars, thieves, and killers alike reside in their newfound haven, and Potter and his family face not only the looming threat of the law, but dangers much closer to home.

The discovery of a mysterious buried treasure tantalizes Potter with one final hope for escape. Yet riches aren't the only thing he unearths in his backyard. As the unflinching horrors of Missouri Plaza close in on him, Potter must confront his past and protect his family while evading capture or worse at the hands of a relentless bounty hunter, the U.S. Cavalry, and a creature far older and deadlier than he could ever imagine.

From the award-winning author of The Street Between the Pines.

*Books in this series are all stand-alone stories in a shared universe and can be read in any order.*

Critical Reviews

Kirkus Reviews

"Alo's novel is a charmingly spooky Western adventure, ideal for fans of the works of H.P. Lovecraft and Stephen King. A genre-hopping and action-packed read."

BookLife Reviews

"Brisk and brutal, alive with clever action, slasher horror, desperate showdowns, with mysteries that (quite literally) lurk beneath town. A splattery epic mashup of western, SF, and horror."

The MIdwest Review

"Packed with twists and historical references readers won't see coming, its sharp contrasts between place and people creates a page-turner of horror and revelation that is impossible to predict and easy to love."

The Book Commentary

"Misery Plaza is a compelling, chilling, and unique supernatural Western with richly developed characters, a phenomenal conflict, and delectable writing."

Publishing Information

Publisher: J.J. Alo Author
Pub date: 2025-04-15
Length: 508 pages

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