Stranger in the Valley - by Gregory Haley (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

As a former soldier, A.J. is used to seeing dead bodies, but he's never seen the kind of mutilation of a dead sheriff he discovers while hiking through this rural Oregon valley. Being suspected of murder is the least of his new problems, though. To gain his freedom, A.J. must find the true killer, but nothing about Mystic Valley makes sense. His main suspect is a crooked werewolf, the beautiful town doctor is nearly 700 years old, and there's a suspicious young Dwarf who seems determined to cut off his head. When valley residents begin disappearing, A.J. and his band of misfit myths must race against time to uncover a treacherous plot that runs much deeper than one dead sheriff. To save the valley, and possibly the rest of human civilization, A.J. must face his own demons much more dangerous than anything Mystic Valley has to offer.

Review Quotes

"The action is riveting, coherent, and gripping. You'll hold your breath!"

"Gregory Haley is up there with one of the best mythologists I've ever read. I'm a huge fan of urban folklore, and hard sci-fi and strangers in the valley leans in to myth and folklore with such precision and knowledge that I am completely impressed."

"Once I started reading I found it hard to put the book down - I finished it in a couple days. Haley writes both beautiful and intense scenes, has created heartfelt characters with depth, and weaves together different mythologies, fantasy, sci-fi, and places it all in modern day Oregon."

"Much more than I was expecting. I was impressed by the perfect mix of mystery, fantasy, and a huge list of characters. I was surprised every few chapters by the storytelling and introduction of new realms through the eyes of the main character and unlikely hero."