Synopsis

Oak Cliff Farm has been plagued by tragedy, nightmares, and horror for over one hundred and fifty years. The house itself presents its dark history through flashbacks, hidden clues, and ghostly occurrences to Merline Madagascar, who is a house-whisperer of sorts. Unlike other houses with joyful histories that Merline has visited and heard, this house presents a unique challenge when its
new owners, Jack and Erica, call Merline to help restore the house to its former elegance. Weary of a recurring nightmare caused by its first owners; the house wants nothing more than to provide shelter to a loving family with children.

Oak Cliff Farm welcomes Jack and Erica with the hope that they will be the ones to bring happiness to its rooms once again. But a wandering soul still hovers over Oak Cliff Farm, causing unrest and apprehensiveness for all its subsequent owners. Accompanying Merline are her historically-inclined husband Daniel, her intrepid architect/contractor Verne, Chef Jacques and his significant other
Erica, and a host of other characters. Will Oak Cliff’s past prove too much for Merline? Or will the more than a century-long series of ill-fated events finally come to an end?

Author’s Notes

My newest book, Oak Cliff, has taken me to the dark side. Realizing that not every story has a happy ending this book explores the tragedy, horror, and evil which occur to the occupants of Oak Cliff Farm. I know this is a departure from my ‘happy house’ histories but I sincerely hope my readers will enjoy this story nonetheless. This story has been therapeutic for me in that one of the families living at Oak Cliff is based on a portion of my own life. See if you can guess which family resembles my relatives.

While there are still more Merline stories to be told I have put Merline and her crew on the back burner for awhile. I have at least six more Merline/old house stories to be told but have faith. We’ll meet up again with our intrepid interior designer in the not too distant future.

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