This latest of the Tales Of the Saturni follows three uncanny siblings, all adopted, as they flee the slave rebellion in Saint-Domingue at the beginning of the 19th Century, leaving their parents to their fates, and settle in New Orleans. Two of the siblings have supernatural powers, bought at a horrific price — the third may or may not choose to pay that price.

In a story worthy of Poe at his most macabre, events escalate to a grisly climax at a violated tomb, as horror piles upon horror and some fresh evil hitherto unimagined comes into the world. This one will really creep you out and trouble your sleep . . .

You can buy it for 99 cents on Amazon for the Kindle here — Livaudais.

Breezy, funny, sharp-eyed, this novel starts off with disarming geniality and charm — but keep your wits about you as you read it. It goes someplace dark and terrifying, and the signs of its destination are, as with any good thriller, hiding in plain sight from the start. It’s tremendously entertaining and ultimately gripping — would make for a great beach read but serve just as well for a Winter’s night by the hearth or snuggled up under a comforter in bed. Old-fashioned storytelling that will keep you turning the pages, chuckling ruefully and then gasping in dread.

Available on Amazon for the Kindle here — The Bannings.