First published 2026
Lucy McQuinn refuses to accept death quietly. Kyle murdered her, and she plans to return the violence in kind. Her spirit possesses an antique doll, trapping her consciousness in an eighteen-inch porcelain body. The size creates problems for revenge. Lucy recruits Nicola, a human ally who shares her hatred for Kyle. Their small town protects Kyle's reputation as a promising young man. Residents reject accusations against him. Lucy and Nicola struggle to expose his crimes to the community. When truth fails to convince anyone, Lucy decides on direct action. She prepares to teach Kyle a brutal lesson using methods as slow and painful as possible. The partnership between the vengeful ghost and her living friend drives their mission forward. Barbara Truelove delivers a story celebrating fierce female anger and loyal friendship that crosses between life and death.
Genres: fiction, horror, paranormal-fiction, adult-fiction, thriller, dark-fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, gritty, intense, suspenseful, vengeful
Tropes: found-family, revenge-driven-protagonist, supernatural-justice, unlikely-allies
Setting: small town
336 pages · Paperback · Bindery Books
Content warnings: death, murder, violence