Something Is Wrong in Pleasanton
Pleasanton is a wonderful place.
Olivia Saunders knows this because everyone says so.
The streets are clean. The houses are quiet. The Norclock Tower keeps perfect time.
So why is everything starting to fall apart?Why is her dog barking at empty rooms? Why are strange black dots appearing — and moving — inside her home? Why do the nights feel longer… and something out there feel closer?
Then a strange boy named Edgar Trunk arrives.
He sees and feels things Olivia doesn't — as if he's attuned to something deeper within the town itself. Together, they begin to unravel the mystery of Pleasanton, uncovering a larger connection to the Darkness, while shedding light on the events of the past.
Whatever is happening in Pleasanton… is neither ordinary… nor accidental.
As Pleasanton begins to unravel, Olivia must decide whether to trust the one person who sees the truth… or remain part of a place that may not be as perfect as it seems.
Olivia Saunders
Practical, sharp, and deeply loyal to her town — until her town stops deserving it. Olivia is the heart of Book Two.
Feebles
Olivia's restless golden mutt who senses the wrongness in Pleasanton long before anyone else admits it.
Edgar Trunk
Arriving in Pleasanton with no explanation and fewer manners, Edgar sees what the townspeople have trained themselves not to see.
The Norclock Tower
Pleasanton's most beloved landmark — and possibly its most dangerous secret. It keeps perfect time. Suspiciously perfect.
The Darkness
Not yet fully seen, but fully felt. Something ancient is closing in on Pleasanton — and the days are running out.
The Town of Pleasanton
A community so committed to normalcy that it has made itself blind. The town itself is as much a mystery as its inhabitants.