Lanterns in the Pines

By Micah Shepherd

When the lanterns appear, someone disappears.

Cedar Pines was supposed to be a safe place-a quiet town tucked among the pines where everyone knew their neighbors. But when young Hannah vanishes without a trace, fear ignites old rumors of the mysterious lanterns that appear in the forest before someone goes missing.

Sheriff Cole is determined to find the truth, but each step closer uncovers secrets the town has buried for decades. Families fracture, trust collapses, and a shadowy circle rises from the mist, ready to reclaim control at any cost. When another child is taken, Cole must risk everything to break the cycle of fear before Cedar Pines destroys itself from within.

Lanterns in the Pines is a clean, edge-of-your-seat thriller that blends small-town suspense, haunting atmosphere, and a chilling mystery that will keep you turning pages late into the night. Fans of Lisa Jewell, Colleen Coble, and Jaime Jo Wright will find themselves captivated until the final lantern goes out.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FPH1P6KL
• ISBN13: 9798263426859
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"