Old Ghosts of the Valley

“I really love the way he crafts his stories. He is super talented and one of the few who can draw you so deep into the story it makes it feel like you are one of the characters. Love his style and voice. I will be reading everything this guy puts out. Give his books a try if you like Stephen King like stories and characters. He’s really good.” — Amazon Review for Night Terrors

A town full of deadly secrets. A cult with ties to Jim Jones. A haunted forest. Rumors of a daunting beast lurking in the woods. Missing People. Who can you trust? No one!

Caleb Gore’s life didn’t go as planned. At 28, his dreams of baseball stardom have crumbled, leaving him stranded in a haze of construction work and creeping opioid addiction. But when his estranged mother, Carol, sends him a chilling voicemail before disappearing from her home in Chapel Valley, Caleb is forced back to his hometown—and the clutches of its darkest secrets.

The Abbott Cult, led by the enigmatic and dangerous Mike Abbott, has held the town in its grip for decades, their influence stretching far beyond whispers of sermons and salvation. Linked to disappearances, murders, and the ominous specter of a forest-dwelling Beast, the cult’s sinister undercurrent threatens anyone who dares to stand against it. Caleb, along with his sister Ashley and his ex-girlfriend turned deputy, Sarah Guilder, begins to unravel the threads of deception, discovering horrors far worse than they imagined.

As Caleb’s investigation digs deeper, he’s plagued by haunting visions, nightmarish encounters, and a growing paranoia that blurs the lines between reality and madness. With the shadow of his mother’s death hanging over him and the cult closing in, Caleb must confront the forces at play—both human and paranormal—before they consume him entirely.

From the cult’s chilling ties to Jim Jones and The People’s Temple to the harrowing accounts of its youngest members, Old Ghosts of the Valley takes readers on a spine-chilling journey through the dark woods of Chapel Valley. Secrets, spirits, and sacrifice collide in a story of resilience, redemption, and the power of uncovering the truth—no matter the cost.

“If you love scary stories, this is the book for you. The author, Randall Lane, is so descriptive that when the story becomes intense; you will be on the edge of your seat. Mr. Lane is in his element when he places a character in the woods on a dark night. He is a master of giving you characters you can feel their emotion, including their fear. I won’t read his scary stories at night anymore. I start feeling chills that it could happen to me. It’s a thrill to read this book.” — Amazon Review for Night Terrors

“I absolutely love Uncle Joe. I love the mix of witty humor blended with the creepy suspense and mystery ” — Julia C Review for Trouble in Carolina

“Mr. Lane writes with the eloquence of a storyteller. Deep, profound and superbly imaginative.” — Mark M Review for Devil’s Den

“Great story. Would make a great movie.” — Cathy J Review for Omah

“This story was really good. Innovative, just enough action and suspense combined with Native American lore.” — Jean T Review for Omah

“Awesome read! Once you start it’s hard to put down! The way he tells the story keeps you captivated throughout the entire book.” — Tammy P Review for Devil’s Den

“I have read a couple of Randall Lane’s suspense/horror short stories and really enjoyed them but this book was quite different and showed a totally different style of writing proving how versatile this author can be!! I really enjoyed this heartwarming story, it reminded me of some of the Nicolas Sparks books I have read. Randall is a very talented young author!! This book was my favorite so far!! I hope to see more of this style of writing in his future!” — Angie J Review for A Christmas Spirit