Beyond the Crooked Trees

Haunted by his brother‘s unsolved murder, Cluj detective Marius Andron is drawn into the brutal killing of a young boy—one that mirrors the decades-old crime. The investigation drags him into Transylvania‘s eerie Hoia Forest, where shadows whisper, nightmares take form, and something ancient watches. As the line between reality and the supernatural blurs, Marius must confront both a human monster and the terrifying secret buried among the crooked trees—before the past destroys him entirely. This is a slow-burn, atmospheric, and unsettling supernatural thriller, steeped in dark folklore, perfect for readers who enjoy haunting, psychological horror. Editorial Review: "Beyond the Crooked Trees is a solid debut: a well-developed main character, a plausible thriller plot, realistic investigation procedures & authentic police dialogue, and a touch of paranormal rooted in Transylvanian folklore and myths." Geo Moisi, judicial police officer, thriller author, and co-organizer of the Bega Noir Book Festival (Crime Fiction Magazine - Romania)