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In The Shadow of Blackbirds

In The Shadow of Blackbirds

Historical FictionHorror
Pages
400
Published
2013
Language
English

Synopsis

In 1918 San Diego, sixteen-year-old Mary Shelley Black is sent to live with her aunt and uncle after her fiancé, Stephen, dies in the Spanish Flu epidemic. She soon begins to see Stephen's ghost, who warns her that his death was not accidental. Mary must navigate a world gripped by war and a deadly pandemic, all while uncovering the truth behind Stephen's mysterious demise.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

MelancholicTenseAtmospheric
Coming of Age

Genres

Historical Fiction Horror Paranormal Horror Young Adult History Paranormal World War I Gothic

About the author

C
Cat Winters

Cat Winters writes dark, genre-bending stories for young adults. You might know her work from Slasher Girls & Monster Boys, a collection that plays with horror and monster tropes. She's a great choice if you're looking for something a little spooky and a lot of fun.