Under the Town is a paranormal mystery novel set in a haunted town in western Mexico.
Years ago, two brothers witnessed something impossible inside the ruins of a burned house, a strange light that appeared in the backyard and a voice that seemed to come from nowhere.
Under the Town is a paranormal mystery set in a haunted town in western Mexico, blending folklore, suspense, and supernatural intrigue. Years after witnessing an unexplained light and a disembodied voice in the ruins of a burned house, brothers Sergio and Carlos find themselves drawn back into danger when a stolen briefcase places Carlos's life at risk. In a desperate attempt to save him, Sergio turns to Rose, a young psychic medium who uses Tarot and out-of-body journeys to follow the whispers of the dead.
As Rose investigates, she uncovers a hidden world beneath the town-ghost-haunted tunnels, dangerous fairies, and secrets rooted in long-buried history. Human greed and supernatural forces collide as Rose races to uncover the truth before the town claims another life. Under the Town explores themes of sacrifice, memory, and the persistence of the past, offering a culturally rich setting and a layered mystery that will appeal to readers of paranormal fiction, dark fantasy, and supernatural thrillers.
"I am a writer inspired by world folklore, supernatural tales, and the stories people pass down through generations. My work is shaped heavily by memory, conversation, and a belief that the unseen world is closer than we think. There was a small diner in the heart of my old town. Although it was closed on Mondays, it was never truly empty. On those quiet evenings, my family and I would gather inside, welcomed like kin by the owners. Our tradition was having pozole for dinner, my parents would play cards while we watched and listed to many incredible stories. The room would hum with talk of shadows that moved on their own, strange knocks at the door in the middle of the night, inexplicable noises, and age-old legends from the region. Those vivid stories lingered somewhere between memory and imagination. I wanted to share some of these folklore and supernatural tales. For some time, I had written several short stories and found my true passion which finally gave birth to a novel. I continue to read and investigate through sources on line which are very helpful, but where I find the best stories is through conversation and listening to many different people, there are many similarities I find all over the world when it comes to these tales, it makes me want to believe more things exist than those we can see with our own eyes. Ghosts, goblins, fairies, elves, djinn, shape-shifters, witches, spirits, and many more creatures are found all over the world. I also believe in the willingness to listen, feel and see what's front of you, even when its not that evident, you will find your answers."- J. Barba
