Gripping dark fantasy novel. Book one of two. (To be followed by Book Two: Ghost Rising.) When Manuela Dalmassie is taken from the beach in the aftermath of a shipwreck, by faceless phantoms that disappear with her into the mist, her brother Merrinth finds himself alone in a strange and terrifying country torn by civil war and terrorised by armies of invisible demons. Snatched from the jaws of death he finds shelter in the hospitality of a native, while many leagues south the phantoms present his sister to their master, the evil centaur chatelaine, Gryngolet. As an ancient prophecy begins to unfold in the vault of Gryngolet's fortress, Merrinth and his native companion accidentally discover his sister's disembodied soul trapped in an opal, and a clue to the whereabouts of her body. Fleeing for their lives they begin a perilous journey south to look for her. Merrinth discovers that he has only seven moons in which to reach her before forbidden sorcery unravels the tapestry of the world. With the power to immerse you in a living nightmare, this dark fantasy adventure is a must read. Contains gore, mild horror, and supernatural themes. Stranger Nightmares and Ghost Rising are also available as a single volume (Gryngolet) on Kindle.