The Hour Before the Dark

The Hour Before Dark is a gothic suspense novel by Douglas Clegg that explores supernatural horror and ancient rules, where playing the Dark Game after sunset can have deadly consequences. The story follows Nemo Raglan as he returns to his ancestral home on a New England island to confront a brutal family tragedy. Praised for its imaginative and thrilling storytelling, the novel delves into chilling mysteries and dark forces lurking in the shadows.