In 1836, the town of Gideon burned Nicholas Blaine to death. It was a decision that would haunt the town and its descendants....

Lauren Reardon is grieving the death of her father when she discovers a secret- he was once known as Matthew Mullins. She's determined to find out more about who her father was and why he used a different name but someone or something is shadowing her every move. Will Lauren uncover the secrets of her father? And just what will she find in the town of Gideon?

The events in GIDEON take place during three different years, starting with 1836. I love how Alex Gordon immerses us in the dark, lush history of the town of Gideon as we get to see just how the curse has affected all of Gideon's descendants. The town of Gideon feels ancient, even in the modern setting of 2015 and Alex Gordon does a marvelous job at evoking an eerie atmosphere that lingers with and haunts the reader.

What an incredible debut novel, as GIDEON is a witch tale like no other one I've read! The scope of the story allows the events to unfold naturally as the suspense and horror build. GIDEON is classic horror at its finest as Alex Gordon creates a deliciously creepy atmosphere and populates it with likable characters- characters you hope against hope will survive the coming doom that seems to permeate the very air of GIDEON. GIDEON is highly recommended for fans of classic horror and dark, creepy thrillers. I can't wait to see what Alex Gordon has in store for us in future novels!