Monday, February 16, 2026

The reviews for Burnt Cove are coming in... and they are highly favorable! Thanks to everyone. The book will publish on April 24.

The first two blurbs for Burnt Cove are in! My gratitude to Paul F. Olson and Mark Slade, horror masters themselves.
“G. Wayne Miller never disappoints. Burnt Cove is unlike anything I’ve ever read before. A moving exploration of love and loss, regret and redemption, determination in the face of mystery, bravery in the face of monstrosity. It’s a story of family ties, family secrets, and the messy, beautiful question of what makes a family in the first place. It has enough heart and emotion to last from this world to the next, and that’s a good thing, because if you’re like me, you’ll meet these people, fall in love, and never want to say goodbye.” - Paul F. Olson, author of Alexander’s Song and many other critically acclaimed books

“A beautifully written book with so much mysterious atmosphere that asks the question: is it better not to know family secrets? Quite possibly G. Wayne Miller’s best book.” - Mark Slade, Twisted Pulp and other popular publications and podcasts.

Acclaimed writer Barry Cronin, author most recently of The Potty Mouth Kids, "six strange and disturbing tales of the macabre." He writes: "From the creative mind of one of New England’s most talented storytellers, prolific author G. Wayne Miller serves up his latest literary treasure. Burnt Cove is the compelling story of a remarkable family; a riveting tale filled with captivating characters, enchanting dialogue, tragedy and triumph, and a story line overflowing with more unexpected twists and turns than a backwoods, New England country road! But be forewarned! Once you open onto that first page, you are going to find it near impossible to put down. But try not to read it too quickly! Burnt Cove is a tale meant to be savored! An eminently satisfying book from start to finish, Burnt Cove qualifies as a must read!"

Esteemed poet and author of Tales of the Sea, Cynthia Elder, writes: “Find yourself a comfortable chair because you won't want to leave it until you've finished G. Wayne Miller's new novel, Burnt Cove. Miller delivers a story within a story, an unexpected and twisted tale that plumbs the depths of his characters and the chambers where their secrets lie. Set in the iconic coastal towns of Maine, he pulls you in with local knowledge and period references that will make you laugh, cry and remember. Burnt Cove reveals our dark side without being maudlin and upends traditional notions of right and wrong with the flick of a pen. A fast-paced read that resonates long after the last page.”

The fifth blurb for Burnt Cove is in, from groundbreaking horror master P.J Verfall, author of Faceless and Canis Lupus Humanus, who writes: "A soft touch ghost story that asks the question, 'What if you could get more than just a chance to say goodbye'" Thanks so much, P.J! Meanwhile, I invite you to join my mailing list to get update on Burnt Cove and my other stories, books, films and more: https://mailchi.mp/fd30883f049f/i55dqxhzmn