Current Series
Little White Flowers
"I don't often call books flawless, but when it comes to Little White Flowers, there is no better word to describe it. It is atmospheric, relatable, painful, and made for this forever fan of Stephen King's Children of the Corn and Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery." I am excited to see how the story unfolds in the rest of the series."
—Sage Moon, Horror Writer's Association Notable Works Review
Some secrets are better left to rot.
When she and her brother venture to Evanston, Maine to clean out an estranged relative’s estate, horror enthusiast Alice Drayon’s life begins paralleling her favorite page-turners. The sojourn in their grandmother’s “wicked” hometown provides the perfect opportunity for Alice to delve into Grammie’s mysterious past. However, she soon discovers that the horrific event that drove Grammie away is but one small piece of the town’s blighted history.
Confronted with increasing hostility from Evanston’s insular religious community as she closes in on the truth, Alice must risk everything to save lives. Her soft-spoken new neighbor, Riley Moore, seems to have answers ... and some dark secrets of his own. Can Alice trust him to help her put an end to Evanston’s wicked practices, or will she become yet another casualty?
Little Eve meets “The Lottery” meets “Children of the Corn”
Perfect for readers who love:
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Slow burn horror
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Family secrets
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Creepy small towns
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Religious cults
Cover illustration by Eva Mout
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Hallowed Deadly Seeds
"Amber Hathaway has created a terrifying corner of Maine to rival anything of Stephen King's and I am 100% here for it, and anything else she can come up with now."—D.A. Holwill, author of The Wicker Dogs series
Where secrets seed, evil blooms.
After narrowly escaping a sacrificial ritual with her life, Alice Drayton finds herself trapped in the isolated rural village of Evanston, Maine. With guards monitoring the ancestral farmhouse she and her brother are being held captive in around the clock, escape seems impossible. She may be left with no choice but to abandon everything she stands for and assimilate into Evanston’s twisted religious community.
If she survives.
When a series of seemingly inexplicable tragedies plague the town, rumors of witchcraft proliferate. Alice’s outsider status places her at the top of the suspect list. Will she and her allies escape Evanston and bring an end to its insidious practices, or will they meet their fate at the gallows?
Cover illustration by Eva Mout.
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Our Tangled Roots
Eleven years after their escape, Alice Drayton and her brother return to the village of Evanston, Maine to pick up Alice's fiance from a research excursion. The town is deserted when the siblings arrive, but it doesn't stay that way for long. The cult members who once called it home are back and ready to conduct their annual Ceremony, and they won't tolerate heathens standing in their way.
Alice and her loved ones agree to rejoin the fold to avoid the gallows. But this time around, they have more to worry about than the Ceremony and witchcraft allegations. Evanston's holy book grants the town mayor, Stephen Miller, license to commit unconscionable acts to ensure the salvation of the faithful. When the town is thrust into chaos, Mr. Miller may go to extremes in order to "protect" his flock. Will Alice and her allies finally escape Evanston for once and for all, or will they end up victims in a catastrophe of biblical proportions?
Cover illustration by Eva Mout (cover reveal coming soon!)
Free Short Story
Jane
When Greg's former fraternity brothers start dying, Greg is convinced the ghost of Jane, the woman he and his brothers left for dead in the woods years ago, is exacting her revenge. Can he get to the bottom of what's going on and make amends before it's too late?
Originally published in Grizzly: A Charity Anthology, this short story of feminine rage is free to download for a limited time. Please enjoy, and if you can afford it, consider making a donation to your local sexual violence response and prevention organization.
Cover design by Deadly Seeds Press
Latest Release
Hallowed Deadly Seeds
"Amber Hathaway has created a terrifying corner of Maine to rival anything of Stephen King's and I am 100% here for it, and anything else she can come up with now."—D.A. Holwill, author of The Wicker Dogs series
Where secrets seed, evil blooms.
After narrowly escaping a sacrificial ritual with her life, Alice Drayton finds herself trapped in the isolated rural village of Evanston, Maine. With guards monitoring the ancestral farmhouse she and her brother are being held captive in around the clock, escape seems impossible. She may be left with no choice but to abandon everything she stands for and assimilate into Evanston’s twisted religious community.
If she survives.
When a series of seemingly inexplicable tragedies plague the town, rumors of witchcraft proliferate. Alice’s outsider status places her at the top of the suspect list. Will she and her allies escape Evanston and bring an end to its insidious practices, or will they meet their fate at the gallows?
Cover illustration by Eva Mout.
Praise for Little White Flowers
... Hathaway has a unique voice that runs from the mundane to suddenly morbid, from scary and uncomfortable, but her writing always conveys a warmth within the lead characters that make them human and likeable. That humanity, contrasted with the growing horror of the situation, makes this a great read ...
—Jonathan Chapman, Staff Reviewer for The Horror Zine
