by Claire North
First published 2019
In a remote African village, William Abbey witnesses a horrific act of violence. Cursed with the ability to sense the dead, he is haunted by the vengeful ghost of the victim. Fleeing his fate, William embarks on a global odyssey, seeking to escape the entity that stalks his every step. From London to Tokyo, his search for answers and a way to break the curse forces him to confront his own past and the darkness within. As the ghost's grip tightens, William must make an impossible choice: accept his damnation or risk everything to set himself free.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, 21st-century, dark-fantasy, africa, contemporary-romance
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, emotional, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: curse, haunted, supernatural-abilities
Setting: Africa, London, Tokyo
Period: 21st-century
420 pages · Hardcover · Orbit
Content warnings: death, violence