Bestselling author Kosoko Jackson’s bone-chilling tale of a family curse is perfect for fans of Ryan Douglass, K. Ancrum, and Marcus Kliewer.

Nicholas never wanted to return to the Georgia home where his parents’ died horrifically. But his sister, Sydney, promises they’ll just get the house ready to sell and be back home in Virginia in two weeks.

But as Nick goes through his family’s things, he starts to realize that Sydney may not have been entirely honest. And when he is attacked by a spirit lurking in the basement, Nick is thrust into some family history he never imagined.

When Nick and Sydney’s great-grandfather bought the plantation where their ancestors were enslaved, the former owner’s spirit was enraged. That ghost has haunted Nick’s family ever since. Sydney knew all of this, and the real reason they returned home was to expel the spirit once and for all, and Nick has the magic that she needs to do it.

Can Nick harness his newfound abilities in time, or will the ghost destroy what’s left of his family forever?

• Horrors Galore!: Haunted house + ghost with personal vendetta = very creepy, edge-of-your-seat, propulsive read!
• Supernatural Powers Steeped in African Folklore: Nicholas and his sister have powers from their mom, originating from her connection to Orishas, divine spirits in West African religions.
• There’s Horror, but There’s Always Room for Romance!: The budding relationship between Nick and Austin offers a sweet, romantic reprieve to some of the more sinister scenes throughout the story.
• Meaningful Themes: Kosoko dives into some dark places in history, including slavery, plantation ownership, and the treatment of Black people historically.