Savage Island (novella)
Terror in tropical paradise…
For best friends Amy and Jasmine, this getaway to the Philippine Islands was supposed to be a single girls’ vacation: sunshine, spa days, and cocktails by the hotel’s pool. But when Amy and Jasmine join two handsome strangers on a yachting tour to visit a beautiful, secluded island, their vacation turns into a nightmare.
Scarred by an unspeakable childhood trauma, Amy fears that one or both of the men could be a dangerous predator, while Jasmine is game for a wild adventure. The deeper the four tourists explore the lush jungles and lagoons, Amy realizes the men may be the least of her worries. This island conceals deadly secrets. Mysterious terrors lurk in the shadows of the overgrown jungle. Ravenously hungry, the predators stalk unfortunate souls who dare to venture beyond the beach.
Like so many doomed victims before them, Amy, Jasmine, and the men find themselves trapped on a hostile island. To survive, they must fight and delve deep into their own savage darkness.
They Stalk the Night (novel)
In the Minnesota wilderness, evil has come to feed…
During a winter storm, a ravenous beast preys upon the people of a remote town and a pipeline construction company. Among them, a predatory psychopath welcomes a master as cold and dark as his heart. Following a trail of carnage, retired police chief Sam Larsen, along with a hellbent group of men and a corrupt sheriff, desperately try to stop the beast before its contagious hunger spreads to others. A young mother, trapped inside her isolated home with her children, must do everything in her power to survive the night.
Tomb of Gods (novel)
Deep inside the tomb exists a hidden world of wonder and terror.
In 1935, British archaeologists vanished inside an Egyptian cave. A year later, one man returned covered in mysterious scars.
Egyptologist Imogen Riley desperately wants to know what happened to the ill-fated expedition led by her grandfather. On a quest for answers, she joins a team of archeologists and soldiers in Egypt. Inside a mountain tomb, they’ve found a technologically advanced relic and a maze of tunnels. Could they hold the secrets of the pharaohs? When the explorers venture deep into the caves, they encounter a realm inhabited by their darkest fears. As they struggle to survive, Imogen and the team will learn why so many before them have disappeared forever.
The suspense of the story, aided by sly hints from the author, and the atmosphere of a dark, claustrophobic tomb work together to create a scary story. The characters’ fear invites the reader into the world to experience the fright themselves.
—Booklist Starred Review for TOMB OF GODS
Moreland combines the best of what I love about horror fiction, impeccable prose, characters with a life-like depth, fantastic monsters and a palpable sense of dread that seemingly lunges off the pages and grabs you by the throat.
—Peter Schwotzer, Famous Monsters of Filmland
Moreland has a fluid writing style that appears to be getting stronger with each new release. His attention to atmospheric details quickly draws the reader into the storyline, creating a vivid background that often acts as a “character” itself. Personally, I feel that this is one of his greatest strengths, along with his unique, imaginative plot-lines.
—Horror After Dark