Under a Waning Moon (As the Starlings Fly) Paperback - By Steven L Ririe

🖤 HISTORICAL DARK FANTASY 🖤

Magic is rising. Secrets are stirring.
In 1850s Indiana, the real monsters wear human faces.

UNDER A WANING MOON by Steven L. Ririe is a chilling historical dark fantasy that weaves murder, magic, and small-town fear into an unforgettable story.

✨ Fans of Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell and C.S. Lewis—this is your next must-read.
✨ Small-town mystery, ancient sorcery, and a fierce heroine
✨ Perfect for dark fantasy and gothic fiction lovers!

The Story:
Emily Hampshire thought she could escape her haunted past.
But when a brutal murder strikes New Harmony, old secrets and darker forces rise again.
The town blames a monstrous beast—but the true evil is human... and it’s waiting.

Now Emily must fight not only to save innocent lives but to break free from the sorcery and sorrow that have bound her fate since childhood.

🔮 Ancient Magic
🔮 Gothic Atmosphere
🔮 Murder Mystery
🔮 Strong Female Protagonist
🔮 Small-Town Suspense

⚠️ Trigger Warnings:

• Murder and physical violence

• Parental death and grief

• Psychological trauma

• Occult practices and dark magic themes

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📚 A must-have for fans of historical dark fantasy and eerie small-town legends.
Only a few copies available—grab yours before it vanishes into the mist!

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