Trail of Shadows by Mike Allen

New dark-fantasy, folk-horror novel, Trail of Shadows, by Mike Allen, uncovers the power of spirits and nightmares in Appalachia. Publishing October 7, 2025.

Two-time World Fantasy Award finalist Mike Allen spins a tale of spirit beings, serial killers, and supernatural horrors.

Nathan's freshman year in college delivers alternative rock, relationship adventures, and a plague of waking nightmares. He flees campus for the Appalachian Trail, hoping to leave his personal demons behind. But a scream ...