If you love dark mysteries with folklore, curses & raw emotion, this series is a MUST. #TheHowling by Michael J. Malone #Review #RandomThingsBlogTour #Orenda

Ahhhhh, big thanks to Anne Cater and Orenda for inviting me to take part in the blog tour for THE HOWLING and providing me with an e-ARC.

Haunting, emotional, and utterly addictive, Michael J. Malone returns with The Howling, the third instalment of the Annie Jackson Mysteries, and it is dark, gripping, and beautifully heart-breaking in all the right ways.

This story unfolds through dual timelines and multiple POVs, pulling the reader between centuries as the author layers together curses, revenge, and the heavy weight of grief and loss. Two men – one burned at the stake, another locked away in a psychiatric hospital – set the stage for Annie’s present-day investigation. The atmospheric writing is so immersive, you can feel every emotion, and every bit of the mystery as you turn the page.

Annie, once again pulled out of her solitude, is tasked with finding the son of an old enemy. But it’s Lewis and Clare whose story-line left me completely undone – filled with raw emotion, moments of devastation, and a tenderness that will break and mend your heart all at once 🥺😭. The author captures their struggles with incredible authenticity, grounding the supernatural threads of curses and folklore in something profoundly human.

This book has it all: grief, found family, betrayal, revenge, and a curse that refuses to be silenced. The mystery is sharp and thrilling, but it’s the emotional resonance –> the haunting reminder of what loss can do to us, that makes this one unforgettable for me!

Dark, twisty, and impossible to put down, The Howling is another outstanding read in the Annie Jackson series. This is your sign to add it to your TBR today!