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After a near-death experience, Hollis Sutherland was left with a strange gift: she can see grave birds, manifestations of the dead’s unfinished business. Busy trying her best to live life, build a career, and help the dead when she can, a mysterious bachelor wanders into her small town one day, and bizarre events begin to plague its wealthiest citizens. Hollis is forced to work against these evil forces to save the town and herself, in this thrilling, speculative mystery that’s perfect for fans of The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires.
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Hawthorne, South Carolina, where Spanish moss drips from the trees and Southern charm is imbued with secrets and lies, is haunted by Grave Birds. Hollis Sutherland never knew these unique birds existed, not until she died and was brought back to life. The ghostly creatures are manifestations of the dead’s unfinished business, and Hollis is one of a few who can set them free.
One day, a mysterious, charming bachelor wanders into Hawthorne, and bizarre events begin to plague the small town—swarms of cicadas, fire tornadoes, and strange accidents that seem to target the town’s wealthiest citizens. Hollis knows these are the omens her grandfather warned about, announcing the devil’s return. But Despite Cain Landry’s eerie presence and the evil that has followed him, his handsome face and wicked charm win over the townsfolk. Is he merely a benevolent benefactor, keen to imbed himself in the town’s good graces? Or some kind of devil sent to ruin them all? Even Hollis can’t help but fall under his spell.
That is, until the grave birds begin to show Hollis the long-buried secrets of the dead. As she confronts the lies that built the town and the lengths the greedy went to to achieve their ends, Hollis is determined to save her town and the people in it, whatever it takes.
