Serenity Falls

Wealth can buy many things.Peace isn't one of them.When reclusive author Coby McTavish inherits the grand Sinclair estate, he believes his troubled past is finally behind him. But the crumbling castle of Serenity Falls hides more than family heirlooms and dusty portraits.It hides secrets.And something far worse.The sudden deaths of Lord and Lady Sinclair have left the town buzzing with rumours, and Coby quickly finds himself at the centre of a murder investigation. Whispers of an ancient curse swirl through the Highlands-a vengeful spirit known as the White Lady, said to haunt the estate and punish those who betray it.Then she arrives.Serenity Bellingham-glamorous, ruthless, and dangerously entitled-claims to be the true Sinclair heir. Armed with charm, social media followers, and a hunger for the family fortune, she storms into Coby's life like a designer-clad hurricane.But as bodies, betrayals, and long-buried sins begin to surface, one terrifying question remains:Are the Sinclairs being murdered… or judged?From the mist-shrouded Scottish moors to an abandoned gold mine filled with ghosts, Coby and Serenity are drawn into a mystery older than either of them-a web of greed, vengeance, and supernatural reckoning.And not everyone will survive the truth.Serenity Falls is a darkly humorous, atmospheric gothic thriller filled with twists, secrets, and unforgettable characters.Perfect for fans of gothic mysteries, supernatural thrillers, and fast-paced whodunits with heart and humour.Step into Serenity Falls-where the past never rests in peace. Iwan Ross grew up in a home marked by hardship, where books became his safest refuge. As a child, he often escaped to the small town library - a quiet sanctuary where stories offered the comfort, courage, and companionship the world around him often could not. Those early shadows shaped his imagination, giving rise to the vivid, uncanny worlds he writes today.Diagnosed with Bipolar II later in life, Iwan discovered that the same inner world he once used to survive had become the source of his greatest strength: storytelling. Through the years he built a career in technology - from support technician to solutions engineer to technical writer - while never letting go of the one constant that carried him through every chapter of his journey: writing.His debut novel, , introduced readers to his signature style of supernatural suspense infused with emotion, mystery, and quiet resilience. Many of his stories draw from the unseen places of his life - the search for belonging, the ache of unanswered questions, and a belief that something greater watches over us, even in our darkest moments.Today, Iwan is the Lead Technical Writer at his company and continues to craft stories filled with secrets, shadows, and humanity. He lives with his wife, Marna - his greatest inspiration and the heart of his world - and their spirited Jack Russell, Benji. Their love story is a miracle he plans to write about someday.Iwan believes that the imagination is a shelter, a compass, and a lifeline. His message to aspiring writers is simple:Every story begins with survival, and every survivor has a story worth telling. The McTavish Chronicles follow author Coby McTavish as he journeys across haunted manors, storm-swept islands, ancient estates, and forgotten towns - each holding secrets long buried in their histories. Guided by restless spirits, shadowed by past betrayals, and driven by an unyielding search for truth, Coby uncovers mysteries that blur the line between the living and the dead.From Serenity Falls to Tempest Island to the dark heart of Grimloch, each novel weaves atmospheric suspense, emotional depth, supernatural revelation, and twisting family history into a slow-burning gothic mystery series.A series steeped in ghostly intrigue, evocative settings, and the lingering echoes of the past.