Welcome to Supernatural Tales From Mamaw’s Front Porch — where ghost stories aren’t just campfire tales… they’re family tradition. In this special pre-season episode, host Heather Perron takes you deep into the heart of her debut supernatural mystery novel, The Darkness in Blackwater Ridge.

We’ve already explored the eerie setting and Appalachian folklore behind the story, but today, you’ll meet the three characters who carry the weight of the mystery: FBI Agent Mallory Crane, hometown Sheriff Garrett Cole, and his loyal K9 companion Boone. These three don’t just investigate the strange happenings in Blackwater Ridge—they become a team shaped by loss, loyalty, and the thin veil between worlds.

Plus, Heather shares an exclusive excerpt from Chapter Three of the book—a chilling scene inside the abandoned Church on the Ridge that sets the tone for what’s to come.

Highlights This Episode:

• Introduction to the podcast and upcoming Season One

• Deep dive into the three main characters:

  • Mallory Crane — a no-nonsense FBI agent returning home to face more than ghosts

  • Garrett Cole — a steady sheriff with a strong belief in the supernatural

  • Boone — the golden retriever with a sixth sense and a hero’s heart

• How these characters interact, challenge, and protect one another

• A haunting excerpt from the book (Chapter Three) involving a cryptic symbol and an ominous voice

• A look ahead at Season One topics: real hauntings, legends, ghost lights, cryptids, and more!

The Darkness in Blackwater Ridge comes out July 6🎧

You can purchase a signed preorder copy here: heatherperron.com/shop

Subscribe to the podcast so you're ready when Season 1 officially launches in August.

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