The Street Between the Pines: A Southern New England Horror

By J.J. Alo

Book Overview

This debut psychological thriller by award-winning author J.J. Alo will scratch readers' horror itch like the writing of H.P. Lovecraft or modern-day master Stephen King.

A strange creature lurks between the pines of Forest Street.

Since the deadly DUI that ruined his life, Curtis Reynolds has long since struggled with sleep deprivation, debt, a failing marriage, and, frankly, justifying his own existence. But when his elderly neighbor is murdered, the Gulf War Veteran returns home to Forest Street, where a dangerous encounter sends him spiraling.

Battling insomnia and PTSD induced visions, Curtis begins an investigation of a mysterious monster, falling down a rabbit hole of folk mythology, government conspiracy, and ghosts from his past that threaten to destroy his fragile psyche and, possibly, all he holds dear.

2025 IndieReader Discovery Award Winner - Horror

2024 President's Book Award Winner - Florida Authors & Publishers Association

2023 Chanticleer Int'l Book Awards (CIBA) Winner

2025 IngramSpark(R) Editorial Selection - Horror

"Alo's adept ability to intertwine multiple threads of tension keeps the intensity impressively high throughout, weaving a thick tapestry of terror."

- Kirkus Reviews

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0BX5MHLYM
• ISBN13: 9798218165369
• Release Date: March 2023
• Publisher: J.J. Alo Author
• Length: 358 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.3" x 8.0"