A review by justinemanzano
The Mark of the Shadow Grove by Marcus Pizarro, Ross Smeltzer

5.0

The Mark of the Shadow Grove is a collection of three short stories following the Schermerhorn women through generations of troubling encounters with the men in their lives. The author has a rich vocabulary, and a talent for evocative description. The characters are just twisted enough for these dark tales, and just likable enough for the reader to worry about them despite their own folly. As each tale unfolds, the reader is carefully reminded of the danger of dabbling with that which cannot be understood. This is an engaging read that will leave you haunted.