The Ash Shepard

The Ash Shepard: Dawn of Salt and Shadow

Hudson never asked for a legacy steeped in salt and shadow. Living under John’s strict rules in a quiet Ontario town, he thought the old man’s warnings were only paranoia. Don’t cross thresholds without salt. Sweets attract danger. Don’t open things you don’t know of.

But when Hudson breaks that last rule, he discovers the truth: monsters are real, and they know his name. From the Skadegamutc, a witch that laughs in two voices, to the Impa Shilup, a soul-eater that steals shadows, every story John kept hidden is waiting at the edge of their porch.

Now Hudson must choose – return to a normal life, or apprentice under John and take his place in a brotherhood of Shepards who fight the darkness across the world.

Salt holds the line. Silver burns the flesh.
But every vow leaves a scar.

Perfect for readers of horror, dark folklore, and mythic supernatural thrillers, The Ash Shepard: Dawn of Salt and Shadow begins a chilling new saga of guardianship, sacrifice, and survival.

Author Biography

Erik Prashaw writes dark fantasy and psychological horror, weaving together myth, mystery, and the human struggle against unseen forces. He is the author of The Whisper series and the Ash Shepard books, which blend supernatural terror with emotional depth. When he isn’t writing, Erik is active in his local hockey and skating community and is always working on new stories that blur the line between reality and nightmare.