In the Hills Above the Gristmill

Paisley Mott struggles with her own particular blend of anxiety and fear that can cause her to go into a hyper-focused state. After the tragic death of her mother Paisley began to see her anxiety-induced hyper-focus as a strength. She has used this focus to become a paranormal investigator with an up and coming web series that she hopes will propel her into becoming an expert in her field.Hollis Grimm is a charismatic preacher from the small Appalachian mining town of Grey Water Ridge. When he contacts Paisley to help shine some light on the mysterious mutilation of seven women in the woods outside of town she is on the first flight out. The locals believe God has sent a creature to punish the town for its sins and this has captured Paisleys attention more than the preacher or the murders themselves.The preacher an outsider turned sheriff an heiress and internet celebrity a man obsessed with the past an old-timer with an ax to grind an obsessed fan and a growing number of bodies stand between Paisley and the truth. After digging into the dark secrets of the towns history and discovering a strange pattern she must decide what is more dangerous the monster in the woods or the people who believe in him. If she isnt careful she will not be leaving Grey Water Ridge with the story let alone her life.