First published 2011
Richard Whitestone commands the power of earth and stone, but grief has twisted his magic into something dark. Years ago, his wife died bringing their daughter Suzanne into the world. The pain drove him to exile the child from his sight, unable to bear the reminder of his loss. Now Suzanne has grown into a young woman who bears a striking resemblance to her mother. When Richard finally looks upon his daughter's face, madness takes hold. He devises a terrible scheme to channel his wife's spirit into Suzanne's living body, believing he can reclaim the love he lost. But his plan will destroy the innocent daughter he abandoned. As Richard prepares his forbidden ritual, Suzanne must discover her own elemental gifts and find allies who can stand against her father's corrupted magic. The battle between them will determine whether love can triumph over obsession, or whether Richard's desperate hunger for the past will consume them both.
Genres: historical-fiction, fantasy, magic, paranormal-romance
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forbidden-magic, found-family
Setting: Earth
Period: 19th-century
361 pages · Hardcover · DAW
Content warnings: death, mental-illness