Historical Mystery Thriller from Ratingen
A devastating forest fire in Ratingen awakens a centuries-old force that has not forgotten and relentlessly pursues its goal. While firefighter Mark senses a sinister awakening within himself and the depressed Melanie is haunted by visions of a faceless man, photographer Cat embarks on a dangerous experiment that draws her into the city’s dark history. For around 1460, the healer Helene fights for the life of her sister, who is accused of witchcraft. Helene makes a fateful pact and pays a price that spans generations… Will Mark succumb to the whispering shadow? And can Melanie and Cat uncover the truth before the past finally catches up with them?
“A Pact of Ash and Blood” is a suspenseful historical mystery thriller that draws readers into a web of blood magic, demons, and secrets. The lines between delusion and reality blur as a generational curse—hidden deep in Ratingen’s past—comes to light.