Alan heard a rustle in the bushes behind him. He spun around to spot a shadowy, blurry movement in the trees, just as he had before. But this time, the SPECTER was surging towards him!

There's a little-known legend that only a handful of people in the village of Shurooville know of...

When three students set out into the WOODS to make a short film, they immediately find themselves LOST. Soon they come face-to-face with strange and BAFFLING encounters that send them on a DANGEROUS and EPIC adventure where there's more at STAKE than they could ever imagine!

The Madness Tree is the second book in the Shadows, Trees & Odd Mysteries series that follows the MYSTERIOUS myths, ODD occurrences and TERRIFYING tales that revolve around the little-known NAYNAB trees...

An Interview with the Author:

Q: So, what are the Shadows, Trees & Odd Mysteries (STOM) books about?
A: The STOM series (previously called the Roots of the Naynab series) chronicles the perilous journeys of our heroes in their quest to find the significance of the Naynab trees. Making shocking discoveries along the way, they come face-to-face with evil men, strange creatures, supernatural beings and a dangerous fight for survival — not only of their own but indeed — of the entire world itself!

Q: How should the books be read?
A: While each of the first three titles can be read as standalone books, the story-line in the STOM series is staggered into three narratives: One about a ten-year-old boy called Oddy and his Grandpa in the story the Ghosts in the Trees, and another about three friends — Alan, Maya and Phudy, and their adventures in title the Madness Tree. Both these stories take place in present time. The third story-line is different in that, it comprises of written accounts kept by a man — an explorer, called Rem Namdliv, who discovered strange facts and the significance of the Naynab trees in the late eighteenth century. All three story-lines are however connected and upcoming titles will reveal their convergence. Inspired by nature and the incredible world we live in, the STOM series is a fantasy mystery series (the author calls it, earth-fiction), with dashes of folklore, action and bone-chilling horror, that explore the mysteries of the Naynab.

Q: Who are these books ideally for?
A: I like to think of the series as Indiana Jones meets Lord of the Rings with multiple story-lines and characters, that is for not just younger readers (8 and up) but anyone who likes family-friendly fantasy mixed with a ton of mystery and adventure.

Q: How many books are there in the series?
A: There are 3 books in the series currently released, with more titles to come.

Q: What can we expect from upcoming books in the series?
A: The series is going to get a lot more exciting where the plot lines and characters will evolve, as well as plenty of new twists and surprises in store for readers, so definitely look out for these upcoming releases and content. You can find out more at malcolmfernandesbooks.com and even join the author's readers group for more about the series.