The toughest curse to break is one you cast upon yourself.

In a small town in the Rockies, a mountain looms: the Devil’s Tail. According to local lore, a wicked trickster haunts its slopes, and whoever glimpses it is cursed to lose someone they love.

Alex refuses to believe she’s been cursed. She only ever saw the beast in her nightmares. Even if it’s real, it can’t hurt her because she doesn’t let anyone get too close to her heart. That is, until Amka moves to town. In no time, Alex’s carefully built walls begin to crumble.

But what if Alex’s fear of loss was a curse of its own?

There are a hundred ways to die on the Devil’s Tail, but only one way to break the curse. The path is treacherous, and the beast is waiting.

Praise for Devil by the Tail:

“Devil by the Tail offers readers a memorable story of resilience, with thrilling supernatural elements and richly developed characters.”

Jeyran Main, Review Tales

“Lavoie delivers a masterclass in bringing French-Canadian folklore to modern readers, creating a vivid backdrop that enriches the narrative and draws readers into the cultural landscape of the characters with engaging detail and eerie charm.”

K.C. Finn, Readers’ Favorite

“It flows very well, mainly because the character is so well depicted, the dialogue snappy and on point, and the action embedded in the way the language is used.”

Stewart Carry, Judge — Page Turner Book Awards