Echoes of the Root
Southern Gothic Mystery
Seeking to outrun the ghosts of his own past, Will retreats to the sweltering, moss-draped confines of Charleston—only to find that the city’s shadows harbor spirits far older, and far deadlier. When the recurring apparition of a murdered slave girl begins to haunt his every waking moment, Will's fragile sanity is pushed to the breaking point. Desperate for answers, he forms an unlikely alliance with his fierce neighbor, Libby, and Minetta, a blind basket weaver who commands ancient and formidable Gullah "Root" secrets.
Together, they must pierce the veil between two colliding eras, unearthing a century-old conspiracy soaked into the very soil of the South Carolina Lowcountry. As the historical and modern narratives violently intertwine, the trio is dragged into the darkest corners of the Grayden estate to uncover a horrific series of hidden plantation murders. In Echoes of the Root, the sins of the past are never truly buried—and some secrets demand blood before they will rest.
Editorial Praise
"A masterclass in Southern Gothic suspense. The oppressive, sweltering atmosphere of the South Carolina Lowcountry is captured so perfectly, the landscape itself feels as haunted as the characters walking through it."
— Bound & Brilliant
"Will, Libby, and Minetta form one of the most compelling alliances in modern mystery. The integration of ancient Gullah 'Root' secrets with a psychological thriller creates an unforgettable, chilling dynamic."
— HearthLight Reads
"A dark, twisted knot of past and present. The way the historical atrocities of the Grayden estate violently intertwine with the modern timeline makes it absolutely impossible to put down."
— Snug Shelf