A writer's life takes an unexpected and bizarre turn when a mysterious woman approaches him in a coffee shop in the supernatural novel The Unwinding Cable Car by Andrew J. Brandt. After publishing two of his books and working on his third, Hamilton Raines's writing has come to a standstill due to writer's block. Taking his publisher's advice to get out of his rut, Hamilton stops at the nearest coffee house to try his hand at writing there. On that fateful day, Hamilton meets two people who change the course of his life; Jeremy, an aspiring author, and Calliope, an alluring and attractive woman. Inspired by Calliope's presence, Hamilton's creativity flourishes, and in a relatively short amount of time, he has authored a nationally acclaimed novel. In a macabre twist of fate, just as Hamilton's career launches, Jeremy's throat is cut, and Calliope's attitude changes from a loving muse into an obsessive and deranged stalker. Now, an angry and menacing visage of Jeremy's ghost haunts him, prophesying Hamilton's death at the hand of his muse. Did Calliope have something to do with Jeremy's untimely demise? Can Hamilton escape her hold before it is too late?

Containing a vengeful immortal villain wreaking havoc in the lives of unsuspecting writers, The Unwinding Cable Car by Andrew J. Brandt is an intense and haunting supernatural thriller depicting a legendary Greek goddess employing her prowess in the modern world. It is an exciting novel with an eerie essence that captured and held my attention from the first page until the last. Intriguingly written, the intensity and apprehension of the chilling plot continue to swell, creating a hair-raising tale that comes to an unexpected and shocking conclusion. With its enigmatic characters, dark and ethereal ambiance, and spine-tingling plot, it is a gripping novel that will entertain and delight fans of supernatural thrillers.

"I have inspired the greatest stories of all time, but now it’s my turn. I want my story told.” In The Unwinding Cable Car by Andrew J. Brandt, Hamilton Raines's first novel impressed the literary world and expectations were high. Yet, after three mediocre novels and a failed marriage, he's edging closer to a rut. Prompted by his agent to get a change of scenery to find his writing spark again, a coffee shop becomes his writing sanctuary instead of his apartment. There he meets a mysterious woman who invokes the genius in him. His new book becomes an instant bestseller, turning Hamilton into a celebrity. However, his success has a price, and he's about to find out how much it will cost him.

Some writers don’t believe in waiting for the muse. It's not the case for protagonist Hamilton Raines. In fact, the muse comes to him, literally. The story’s intrigue is driven by the chance meeting between Hamilton and the enigmatic Calliope Angelos. She inspired him so much that it propelled the author to the level of success that he only dreamed of before. The chapters are succinct and the plot is well-paced, and some references to current pop culture are perfectly acerbic. The story exposition can be subtle and even deceiving, which is excellently done by Andrew J. Brandt. The ending is satisfactory yet still leaves a burning question: is it all psychological or something mystical? The Unwinding Cable Car's tantalizing element of mystery will keep readers riveted.