What Kind of Mother: A Novel by Clay Chapman

Madi Price, a teen mom turned palm reader, reluctantly returns to Brandywine, Virginia, with her daughter. Scraping by at the local farmers market, she reconnects with Henry McCabe, an old flame now a reclusive fisherman haunted by his missing son, Skyler. Despite the town's belief in Skyler's demise, Madi's palm reading unveils unsettling visions hinting otherwise.

Driven by maternal instinct and curiosity, Madi delves deeper into the mystery surrounding Skyler's disappearance. However, her pursuit leads her into a labyrinth of terror, where the line between reality and nightmare blurs. As she uncovers chilling truths, Madi realizes that a malevolent force threatens everyone she loves.

Clay McLeod Chapman masterfully intertwines supernatural horror and domestic suspense, crafting a narrative that plumbs the depths of parental grief and primal fear. "What Kind of Mother" transcends conventional horror tropes, delving into the psychological anguish of loss and the lengths a mother will go to protect her child.

The novel pulsates with profoundly unsettling scenes that linger in the reader's mind, evoking a sense of unease long after the final page is turned. Chapman's writing, described as "the twenty-first century’s Richard Matheson," delivers visceral terror while exploring themes of love, loss, and the darkness that lurks within the human psyche.

As Madi confronts the horrors lurking in the shadows of her past, she must summon every ounce of courage to confront the malevolent force threatening her family. "What Kind of Mother" is a haunting exploration of the depths of parental love and the terror that resides in the darkest corners of the soul. ❤️📚❤️