What is Adverse Possession?
Dictionary.com defines adverse possession as “the open and exclusive occupation and use of someone else’s real property without permission (or knowledge) of the owner continuously for a period of years prescribed by law, thereafter giving title to the occupier-user.” It is more commonly referred to as “Squatters rights”.
The book, Adverse Possession, is my version of the classic haunted house story. I take a typical family and move them into a sprawling Victorian home purchased at a hefty discount. Something else moves in as well and strange things begin to happen.
Why re-write the traditional ghost story? I can’t help it. I love haunted house stories; the feeling of suspense wondering what’s around the corner in murky light, or discovering the source of the mysterious bump in the night. And everything goes well for me until the end, where I am offered what feels like a throwaway explanation and resolution of the bizarre activity. Many times there is no resolution at all. The monster is simply made dormant, available to torture the poor victims again and again. It’s good news for sequels, but it doesn’t provide much hope.
In Adverse Possession, I purposely set out to explain the true source of paranormal activity and provide a resolution that is Biblically based. I also take the opportunity to say a little bit about spiritual authority. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I did writing it.
Book Description:
The Forresters have found their dream home… So has something else.
After years of moving from place to place, Andy and Tess are ready to settle down. But from the day they moved into the sprawling Victorian house, something just wasn’t right.
The power cuts out twice a day on a fixed schedule. Windows unlock and open on their own. Strange scratching sounds come from behind the walls.
As the bizarre occurrences continue to increase in frequency and strength, the true source of the extraordinary activity is revealed.
What started as an enchanting curiosity has become a danger to them all, and the Forresters are in a race against time to save their family from an enemy unlike anything they have ever known.
Wow, sounds spooky! Can’t wait to read it! 🙂
Looking forward to it!
Excellent post…who doesn’t love a good ol’ fashioned ghost story? And I definitely prefer the Biblical explanation over some of the flimsy stuff other movies and books come up with. Actually makes it more scary!