As six teens set out on an adventure, they have no idea of the horror that awaits them… Mandala Mandela by R.J. Myles

2021 eLit Gold Medal Winner in Horror

Mandala Mandela is a Small Town Thriller set in the fictional town of Starvation, Oregon. In the summer of 1971, the serenity of this isolated community is shattered by a horrific crime. If you love Historical Thrillers and Slow Burn Murder Mysteries you will love this book. In the vein of The Body by Stephen King and Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger, Mandala Mandela is a coming of age story that explores the struggles between the innocence of childhood, and the haunting realities of the adult world.

As six teens set out on an adventure, they have no idea of the horror that awaits them. As parents and officials struggle to make sense of what happened, everyone is quick to accept the offered explanation. But reality is far different than what people remember, and more disturbing than their memories would allow—a perception known as the Mandela Effect.

“Myles creates a quaint picture of small-town America and in one fell swoop destroys its innocence.” – Jamie Jo Hoang, author of Blue Sun, Yellow Sky

“If you want a book that will thrill you, send shivers down your spine and keep you hooked until the end, try this one.” ‒ Anne-Marie Reynolds for Readers’ Favorite