“Masterful, bone-chilling fiction…one intense thriller. A Thousand Yesteryears will keep you guessing, gasping and turning the pages for more.” —New York Times bestselling author Kevin O’Brien
Behind a legend lies the truth…
As a child, Eve Parrish lost her father and her best friend, Maggie Flynn, in a tragic bridge collapse. Fifteen years later, she returns to Point Pleasant to settle her deceased aunt’s estate. Though much has changed about the once thriving river community, the ghost of tragedy still weighs heavily on the town, as do rumors and sightings of the Mothman, a local legend. When Eve uncovers startling information about her aunt’s death, that legend is in danger of becoming all too real . . .
Caden Flynn is one of the few lucky survivors of the bridge collapse but blames himself for coercing his younger sister out that night. He’s carried that guilt for fifteen years, unaware of darker currents haunting the town. It isn’t long before Eve’s arrival unravels an old secret—one that places her and Caden in the crosshairs of a deadly killer . . .
Our Review
A Thousand Yesteryears – the first book in the Point Pleasant Series.
The opening prologue begins easily enough, schoolchildren discussing their missing friend and the rumours of a strange creature living in the swamps just outside of town.
What happened next ramps up the tension full blast, setting the theme for the rest of the story.
Fifteen years later, Eve Parrish, one of these children, returns to Point Pleasant after inheriting her family home. Will she be able to settle the property and go back home, away from the past and its memories?
Walking back into the past is not usually a good idea, especially when such pain and sorrow is there is waiting for you. Things are never quite as you remember them, and that goes for the people too.
Eve has a job to do, settling her aunt’s estate and making it fit to be sold, but someone or something doesn’t want her there.
A Thousand Yesteryears is a fantastic story. A murder mystery, romance and a psychological thriller that will set your nerves on edge while doing its level best to scare you to death!
Beautifully written and full of tension, I enjoyed reading this story and will remember it for some time, looking forward to reading the rest of the Point Pleasant Series…
Excellent review. I enjoyed the whole series. Mae does a great job. 🙂
She really does!
Aww, thanks, Julie. So appreciated! 🙂
Excellent review for an excellent book! Mae is one of my “to the front of the TBR list” authors!
Always…
I positively loved the review! So nice to know it’s in your TBR, Teri! 🙂
This is the only one in that series I haven’t read – but I have it in the TBR. Fantastic review!
I loved this book. Fabulous review, Jaye and Anita!
We enjoyed it very much…
Great book review! Thanks for sharing, Jaye and Anita. I’m loving Mae’s Hodes Hill Series too 🙂 Reblogged this on: https://harmonykent.co.uk/our-5-review-for-a-thousand-yesteryears-by-mae-clair-paranormalsuspense-maeclair1/
Thank for that lovely comment and for the reblog, Harmony. I truly appreciate all the support!
Thanks, Harmony… I expect Mae will be delighted too…
A well deserved 5 stars! I love all Mae’s books, and this one is very special. I remember it keeping me on the edge of my seat for several days!
Yes indeed, we are talking about the same book!
That is wonderful to hear, Flossie. Thank you so much!!
This was a great book – and my first time learning about The Mothman… makes me all the more keen to re-visit USA again 🙂
Thanks so much, Jess. I am delighted to hear that! And if you come all the way from Australia, surely the Mothman will be there to greet you 😉
Um… is that a good thing or a bad thing 😉
LOL!. When I figure it out, I’ll let you know!
So good to see a new review for this book. I really liked this entire series.
Judi, thanks so much for visiting and checking out the review. I am honored and humbled by the wonderful support of all my friends. Thank you!
Wonderful review. Now I want to re-read this one. 😀 Hugs.
LOL! That’s always a plus, Teagan. Thank you so much!
Fantastic review! I loved this story 🙂
Thank you, Jacquie! I love hearing that! 🙂
Me, too! *waving my hand, here* I loved this whole series, as well. Congratulations on another great review, Mae! Thanks to Jaye and Anita for reminding us how good this book was! 😀 <3
LOL! I’ll take that hand waving. Thanks for those words of support, Marcia. The Mothman and I thank you! 🙂
This was a great series. What a great review.
Thank you, Michele! I’m delighted to know you enjoyed it!
Add my testimonial to the list. I loved this whole series.
Thanks so much, Craig. I love hearing that.
This series was my favorite to write. Maybe because of all the onsite research I did!
I agree that would make it more fun. I would love to travel to Asia, or even some awesome blues clubs along the Mississippi somewhere.
I would love to do research related to life along the Mississippi.
Blues would have to be involved 🙂
But of course, along with shades of Mark Twain?
Absolutely! When I think of the Mississipi, Twain’s works spring foremost to mind.
This review is spot on! One of my favorite books.
Hi, Lauralynn. Your support has always been so wonderful!!! Thank you for visiting and checking out the review. I appreciate more than you know!
I loved this story—this whole series. What a wonderful review.
This was my favorite series to write. I am so glad you enjoyed it., Staci. Thank you!
I love everything you write. But I can definitely see your passion for the project come through, and that always makes a difference.
I agree wit you about passion for projects.I become engrossed in every story I produce, but the Mothman? That guy just sucked me into his legend 🙂 Thanks, so much!
It had to be, for it’s a wonderful story!
A great review of Mae’s book, Anita.
Thanks for checking it out, Robbie!
It is a wonderful story, and can’t wait to read the next one…
Mae can write, eh?! I think she’s especially skilled at bringing suspense to a story and weaving legends into a plot.
Priscilla, that is music to my ears! Thank you so much!!
Reblogged this on From the Pen of Mae Clair and commented:
It’s been a while since I’ve stumbled upon a new review for A Thousand Yesteryears, the first book in my Point Pleasant series. Anita Dawes and Jaye Marie made my day with this fabulous review. The Mothman and I are delighted!
We are looking forward to reading the next one…x
YAY! I’m doing a happy dance.
A Cold Tomorrow is my personal favorite. I hope you enjoy it.
Sure I will…
Wow! What a delight to find this review. I’m thrilled that you enjoyed the story so much. I positively loved writing this series. Thank you so much for sharing. You made my day! 🙂
So richly deserved, Mae…
Aww. Thanks 🙂