The Dead Children's Playground

American Horrors, Book 1

By: James Kaine

Narrated by: Melinda Melendez

AT THE EDGE OF THE CEMETERY RESTS A PLACE FOR CHILDREN TO PLAY.

BUT NOT ALL SOULS THAT PLAY ARE AT REST.

Nine-year-old Kylie Macklin defied the odds in conquering cancer. Now she wants nothing more than a fresh start at her new home in Huntsville. Soon, an enigmatic new friend introduces her to a playground unlike any other. Set next to Maple Hill Cemetery, the park is a sanctuary for the spirits of local children who died in the Spanish Flu and fell victim to a twisted serial killer.

Nineteen-year-old Kayla Macklin resents being uprooted from the only life she knew. Bitter about the years her parents spent focusing on Kylie’s health, she struggles to reforge a bond with her little sister while making new friends of her own. But one reckless decision will threaten her newfound happiness.

And put innocent lives at risk.

Soon, Kylie’s classmates collapse with devastating fevers while a killer thought long dead returns to stalk a community still bearing the scars of his rampage decades earlier.

With the children of Huntsville in grave danger, the sisters must race against time to learn the secrets of Maple Hill Park before they end up permanent residents of The Dead Children’s Playground.

Experience a chilling ghost story inspired by true events in this first terrifying entry in James Kaine’s American Horrors series where fear always finds its way home.

©2024 James Kaine (P)2025 James Kaine

the dead childrens play ground

great book i couldn't stop reading it.very interesting had all the emotions of real life events.

The story was so good. So believable.

I had so many emotions. I loved it. I can't wait to read another book.

the dead children

it kept me interested. pretty good plot line also. made me look for more of his books

Loved every minute!

I always listen to this audiobooks in my truck. While listening to this book I always looked forward to going somewhere so I could hear the next chapter! I totally loved this story.

One the BEST books I’ve read in a LONG TIME!

There is NOTHING I DISLIKE! I’ve put off spending a “credit” for this for a year and SOOOOO glad I finally gave in!!! OMG!