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Elm Brook Manor

A Gothic Ghost Mystery of Secrets, Curses, and Revenge
Book #1 from the series: The Haunted Highlands Series

“Gripping from the start to the end… a perfect balance between atmosphere and momentum.”

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A town of quiet beauty. A manor filled with secrets.

Serenity Falls is a town of quiet beauty and long memories — and Elm Brook Manor is its darkest secret.

Seeking refuge from his former life, author Coby McTavish...

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The Haunting of Serpent’s Manor

A Gothic Paranormal Mystery
Book #2 from the series: The Haunted Highlands Series

The Haunting of Serpent’s Manor

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In the shadowed heart of the Scottish Highlands lies Serpent’s Manor, a place where the past lingers like a ghostly shroud.
When Coby McTavish and his family arrive at the imposing manor, they are unprepared for the eerie embrace that awaits them. The grand estate, with...

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Keepers Of The Lighthouse

A Gothic Mystery of Secrets, Shadows, and the Sea
Book #3 from the series: The Haunted Highlands Series

“Compelling… atmospheric… and full of intrigue, mystery, and paranormal tension.”

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On Tempest Island, some secrets were never meant to resurface.

Coby McTavish returns to his ancestral island with Gracie and their newborn child, expecting a quiet inheritance. Instead, he is drawn into the shadowed...

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Love Scottish Gothic Mystery Series? Discover Three Darker Secrets in the

Three complete supernatural mysteries. One continuing journey through Scotland's haunted past. Discover The Haunted Highlands Series — Volume Two by Iwan Ross.

The Scottish Highlands have long provided an irresistible setting for Gothic fiction.

Beyond the dramatic mountains, lonely roads and ancient estates lies the possibility that some places remember more than their inhabitants would care to admit.

A family tragedy might linger for generations. An ordinary object might conceal an...

Love Scottish Ghost Mystery Series? Discover Three Haunted Places in One

From a mysterious manor to a forgotten Scottish island, The Haunted Highlands Series — Volume One brings three interconnected Gothic mysteries together in one atmospheric collection.

There is something about the Scottish Highlands that seems particularly suited to ghost stories.

Perhaps it is the mist drifting across the mountains, the lonely roads disappearing into the countryside, or the ancient buildings that have witnessed generations of human lives. Perhaps it is the sense that, in places...

Looking for a Free Scottish Ghost Mystery? Discover Elm Brook Manor Some

Some stories begin with a free ebook. Others find a permanent place on a reader's bookshelf.

There's something irresistible about an old Scottish manor. Perhaps it's the imposing architecture, the dark corridors or the suggestion that generations of secrets remain hidden behind its walls.

Add a few restless spirits, an unlikely hero and a mystery that refuses to stay buried, and you have the ingredients for a Gothic ghost story.

For readers who enjoy atmospheric supernatural mysteries, Elm Brook...

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Three More Stories, One More Labour of Love: The Story Behind The Haunted

Why I brought Serenity Falls, The Mourning Ring and One for Sorrow together in a single collection, despite knowing exactly how much work it would take.

There is something rather...

Three Novels, 208,000 Words and One Very Steep Learning Curve The story

The story behind The Haunted Highlands Series — Volume One, my first attempt at creating a collected edition.

When I decided to bring the first three novels of the McTavish...

When a Free Book Finds Its Readers: A Little Mystery of My Own Something

Something rather interesting has been happening with Elm Brook Manor lately.

The ebook is free. Completely free. Readers can download it through Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes &...

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Leaving an Indelible Mark

‘The Sandman’s Mark,’ a supernatural thriller by Iwan Ross, leaves an indelible mark on the reader. Like the sandman who stalks dreams, lurks in the shadows, and leaves a telltale stench of decay in his wake, the author’s formidable flair for writing breathes life on every page. His vivid descriptions, ethereal or visceral, allow the reader to probe the depths of Chloe’s soul, and see her parents, Gilbert and Sandra, as they really are. Little by little, everything falls into place. Each revelation, its own mindbender.

Shrouded in mystery and the supernatural—Chloe died three times—the surreal story, awash in pathos, is unpredictably shocking and tantalizing. I highly recommend ‘The Sandman’s Mark,' a well-crafted and imaginative story oozing life and death.

– Eva Pasco

𝗔 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗪𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗪𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺

I just finished Iwan Ross's '𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘮𝘢𝘯'𝘴 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬,' and I'm still reeling. The atmosphere he creates is palpable; I could practically feel the dust in my own throat, the chilling presence in Chloe's every panicked breath. The slow burn of dread, the way the lines between dream and reality warp, is masterfully executed. Ross doesn't just tell you a story; he pulls you down into the darkness with Chloe.

The supporting characters, Sandra and Gilbert, aren't just props; they're vital, complex cogs in this 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲. Their secrets and motivations keep you guessing, adding another layer of unsettling tension. This isn't your typical monster-in-the-closet tale. It's a 𝗽𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 descent, a gut-wrenching exploration of fear, family secrets, and the terrifying power of the unknown. Prepare to be haunted long after you turn the final page. 𝗙𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗯𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆.

– Olivia Wright

Guilty pleasure revealed! I enjoy reading true stories immensely. So, when GROWING SLOWLY NOWHERE by Iwan Ross found its way under my watchful eyes, I jumped at the chance to read this riveting book. The description immediately hooked me... and so along I went and lost myself within the pages.

Lost is an apt word to describe my reading journey. The author's life unravelled like a train moving cross country and I was vested in his true story. So many ups and downs. The author's earnest tone was the icing on the cake. His urgency was felt in the way he strung his words together and depicted his life in great detail.

The author's relationship with his mother broke my heart. I could tell he was always trying to make his life better, trying valiantly to rise about whatever cards life dealt him. Thus far, he lived life with determination and gusto, inspiring the reader to keep moving forward when difficult waves threaten to disrupt their world.

Verdict: 5/5 Nothing dull here... a truly entertaining read. I can tell I won't soon forget this true

– Mary-Lisa Russo

Events

Welcome to the Highlands University of Ghostology. Where the dead have secrets, and the living have questions.

On October 27, 2026, a new chapter begins for Coby McTavish.

Britain's ghosts are disappearing, and a mysterious university in the Scottish Highlands may hold the answers.

Now a lecturer in ghostology, Coby finds himself navigating a world of restless spirits, ancient secrets, eccentric characters, and dangers that threaten the people he loves most.

Blending supernatural suspense, Gothic...

Forty voices. Not one of them singing.

On November 17, 2026, Coby McTavish returns in The Silent Choir, the second book in the Highlands University of Ghostology series.

Coby has a new title, a lectern, and two hundred students who assume he knows what he's doing.

Unfortunately, Thomas Tallis, the long-dead Tudor composer, has appeared in the university's chorister hall, accusing Coby of tampering with a mysterious ledger.

A ledger Coby has never seen.

By nightfall, both Tallis and the ledger have...

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