House on Burnt Mountain

By: Kendrick Smith

Narrated by: Ryan Haugen

Nolichucky, the house on Burnt Mountain, appears to be a secluded family lake home, forever frozen in the 1930s. But beneath its placid exterior lies a secret history and a mysterious power that profoundly affects young Luke Brooks. After spending a seemingly peaceful weekend there with his father and two teenaged friends, Luke's life is forever changed and he must thereafter confront an unexpected and potentially world-altering destiny.

©2023 Kendrick Smith (P)2024 Kendrick Smith

Fun read!

I thoroughly enjoyed the narrative of a young boy discovering his extraordinary powers in a contemporary setting reminiscent of Harry Potter. Burnt Mountain excels in delivering suspense throughout its pages. The story revolves around a widowed father coping with loss while navigating his son's unique abilities, which hold the potential for global consequences. At times, I found myself frustrated with the father's inability to grasp the seriousness of his son's encounters with dangerous strangers who threaten their family and the world. The gripping suspense had me on edge, eagerly biting my nails, until the satisfying resolution where the forces of evil are ultimately vanquished. The tale beautifully concludes with the father, son, their friends, and a local sheriff from North Georgia achieving a triumphant ending.

Fascinating and captivating novel about alternative history.

This is an engaging story about an alternative history. I won’t give too much away, but it’s one of those books that I missed after it was over!