A haunted bookshop. A reluctant new owner. A mystery written in ink... and ghosts.
When Eloise Nightshade unexpectedly inherits her late aunt's bookstore, she thinks she's getting a quiet life among dusty tomes and rare first editions. Instead, she finds Nightshade Books closed indefinitely-with a sign in the window that reads:
CLOSED DUE TO HAUNTING.
Before she can turn and run, the shop proves the sign wasn't a joke. Books move on their own, shadows whisper from the shelves, and her very deceased aunt Elspeth appears-far too talkative for someone who's supposed to be resting in peace.
But the real trouble starts when a stranger arrives, asking for a book that shouldn't exist: The Red Ledger. A book that records the names of the forgotten-those who were never meant to disappear. And when Eloise's name mysteriously appears inside, fading away letter by letter, she realizes she has only one chance to uncover the truth before she, too, is erased from existence.
With the help of a mysterious bookshop patron who knows more than he's saying, a ghostly book club with unfinished business, and a shop that seems to have a mind of its own, Eloise must unravel the secrets hidden in Nightshade Books... before the past rewrites her future.
Fans of Alice Hoffman, Simone St. James, and cozy paranormal mysteries will love this spellbinding tale of haunted books, ghostly secrets, and a story that refuses to stay buried.
Perfect for readers who enjoy:
Haunted bookshops & ghostly mysteries
A touch of humor & snarky banter
Whimsical magic with eerie twists
Strong-willed heroines & enigmatic strangers
Cozy vibes with an edge of supernatural suspense
Welcome to Nightshade Books... where every story has a ghost.