Briarcliff Township: a picturesque town snuggled into the lush forests of the New England coastline where tourists had once flocked to restore their youthful vigor in the steaming bottomless pools, but as with all things that seem too good to be true, there are hidden dark secrets swirling just below the surfaceSeventeen-year-old Evie Harrington has high expectations for the annual "epic" party thrown by the town's wealthiest family's son. Not only is the party falling on her eighteenth birthday but is also being held at Briarcliff Manor: a Gothic Mansion that is rumored to be haunted. Cool bands are playing and all the beautiful people will be attending and of course, her biggest crush ever will be there and he is finally acting like she exists. However, when the night finally arrives whatever expectations she had suddenly takes a dramatic turn and instead she finds herself in a world that can't be possible with an admirer that can't possibly be real.Gargoyles and Degare': Other worldly creatures are awakening,... are they friend or foe... protectors or enemies...Briarcliff Manor: a rumored haunted Gothic mansion. Is it merely the backdrop for the party or does it play a larger role in the town's mysterious restorative qualities. and "Darkly foreboding, while being sexy and funny, Lorraine Beaumont takes you through a uniquely written tale of intrigue and romance with a side of rock and u0026 roll. and "Author's Note:This book has been revised, reedited and rewritten substantially. The original series was entitled and "The Gathering Series and " but due to a conflict in names I changed it to a more suitable name - the name of the town where all the and "strange happenings and " occur, Briarcliff. Anyway if you were a fan of the old book I hope you will like this one even better and if you have yet to read the book, I hope you will consider checking it out.