The Farm

Matthew and Rita Gardner moved to Martinsville, a rural southern Indiana town with a notorious reputation for racism, with their two young grandchildren Lizzy and Justin. Their attempt to escape the city life leads to a disturbing discovery on their property propelling them into a world of darkness and despair as the frightening history of their property is revealed.

As they seek the opportunity to get away from their cursed land, Matthew finds himself struggling with Martinsville’s past malfeasance and the current sinister crimes that run a parallel path enveloping the family.

An unforeseen development creates a personal connection to the past and complicates the path forward. When the opportunity to escape presents itself the Gardner family must decide if their departure from Martinsville would be worth the risk. Ultimately the Gardner family is made keenly aware that this experience was more than just a coincidence. With unexpected plot twists and parallel timelines this book captures the reader and brings them into the Gardner's world.

The Farm is a glimpse into the dark underbelly of a critical and inconvenient time period in America's history often glossed over by history books. This dark historical perspective is comingled with a paranormal arc to provide an interesting and exciting read.