In the rolling hills of Somerset, England, an ancient evil ripens alongside the grapes of Standing Stone Cellars…
Rebecca never expected her architecture career to lead to the secluded rural village of Winbridge Hollow. But after a violent clash with eco-activists, she flees the chaos of London, desperate for a new start.
She seeks refuge at Standing Stone Cellars, a vineyard renowned for its award-winning wines and mysterious history, nestled in the shadow of ancient oaks and standing stones that have watched over the land for millennia.
But this vineyard is no sanctuary.
From the primal fires of Beltane to the chilling shadow of Samhain, Rebecca finds herself ensnared in an ancient cycle of sacrifice and rebirth. The disappearance of her fellow workers amidst evidence of blood rites forces her to confront a horrifying truth: Standing Stone’s exceptional vintage is nourished by more than just sunlight and soil.
As the veil between worlds grows thin, Rebecca must make an impossible choice: embrace the dark legacy of the vineyard and secure her place among its guardians, or risk becoming the next offering to the insatiable Horned God that demands his due.
Blood Vintageis an atmospheric descent into folk horror, where the line between sacred and profane blurs with each sip of wine.
Lose yourself in a world where pagan rituals and modern ambitions collide, and discover the terrible price of belonging in a place where the very earth demands blood.
Genre: Folk Horror, Occult & Supernatural, Psychological Thriller, Suspense
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"This book kept me engaged right to the end. I don't usually read this genre, but once I had started to read Blood Vintage, I couldn't give up."
Janet
5 star Goodreads review
★★★★★
"A chilling tale that lingers long after the final page—heady, unsettling, and unforgettable."
Bookfan
5 star Goodreads review
★★★★★
"... Secrets, death and mayhem — I ended up reading this page-turner over a weekend. I had never heard of folk horror before but it may now be my new fav genre! Highly recommended."
Looking for a new start in her life, Rebecca has been drawn to an award-winning winery where she seems to fit in their routine, quickly learning that their processing is much different than for other brands, although there are secrets that are not divulged. Eventually, Rebecca picks up some strange vibes. Most of the laborers are strictly disciplined and keep to themselves. There is a secret area that piques her interest as she notices a shadowy creature in that area. Then people start to disappear and the special holiday feast for the laborers in the secret area appeared to be a drunken orgy. As the oddities increase, Rebecca tries to decide whether she is in danger or merely misinterpreting what she senses. Ms. Penn has knack for writing a story arc that is easy to follow, to get the reader engrossed with the strong characters and vivid descriptions that appear as if a movie is being played out before your eyes. As usual, the story kept me turning the pages to see what would happen next. I am always watching for the next book by this great author!
M
Milissa Story
So Much Passion and Imagery.
Jo wrote this book with so much passion! The story itself is enough to draw you in, but the imagery evoked by the words leaves you wanting more. Like the Horned God's share, I need more! The character development was wonderful; you could feel the fear and the joy. The story arc was perfect; you could feel the tension, but the ending was unpredictable! I loved it!
Blood Vintage by J.F. Penn | British Folk Horror Novel
