A supernatural war ignites in Ireland as ancient curses, alien forces, and dark revenge collide in "The Haunted Trail: A Tale of Two Four-Leaf Clovers", a new dark fiction rooted in Irish ghost stories
GLOUCESTER, MA / ACCESS Newswire / May 22, 2025 / A new dark fiction novel is drawing attention for its unusual blend of Irish ghost stories, crime and mystery, and interplanetary warfare. The Haunted Trail: A Tale of Two Four-Leaf Clovers introduces a cross-genre narrative that explores the power of myth, revenge, and supernatural forces spanning continents and planets.
The Haunted Trail: A Tale of Two Four-Leaf Clovers
Set partly in Dublin and partly on an alien world, the novel follows two mystical four-leaf clovers-one found by a child named Butch McPherson in Ireland, the other by a green alien on a distant planet. As Butch's father battles illness and family betrayal, the boy uncovers a clover that grants disturbing powers. His decision to confront a corrupt business partner and a local baker sets off a chain of events that escalate far beyond earthly disputes.
Forty-four years later, the story culminates in a violent Halloween invasion, as Egyptian soldiers, four blue aliens, and a cursed mummy descend on Ireland in search of the second clover. Their belief in the artifact's power to shift the balance of an ancient extraterrestrial war fuels a battle with real-world consequences.
Author John C Lukegord presents a dark and fast-paced narrative rooted in Irish war tales and crime fiction. The novel explores the moral tension between justice and vengeance, using supernatural elements to underscore the dangers of unchecked power. Its thematic fusion of folklore and science fiction challenges traditional genre boundaries, offering a fresh take on Irish ghost stories.
"The Haunted Trail" also examines the cultural symbolism of the four-leaf clover, often associated with luck and protection, and reimagines it as a powerful force capable of both healing and destruction.
The book arrives amid renewed interest in hybrid fiction and genre-bending narratives. Its Halloween-timed storyline and international scope make it a compelling addition to the growing body of dark speculative fiction with Irish roots.
The Haunted Trail: A Tale of Two Four-Leaf Clovers is now available on Amazon.
Media Contact:
John Lukegord
J&J Writing Corp.
jacklukegord@gmail.com
SOURCE: J&J Writing Corp.
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