Today on the site, I’m delighted to reveal the cover of Hall of Shadows by Mariah Stillbrook, a YA Horror releasing November 19, 2024 from Creative James Media! Here’s the story:
In the quiet life of Tess Moreau lies a remarkable power—her touch revives ashes, defying nature’s laws. When she uncovers a mysterious book linked to her grandmother and a witch’s coven, her journey begins. Guided by a cursed deck of oracle cards, Tess delves into the Hall of Shadows, a realm crafted by her ancestors. With each dimension traversed, she uncovers her true lineage—a descendant of mythical beings.
As Tess’s humanity wanes, her destiny beckons. She embraces her heritage, becoming the mistress of shadows and the bringer of life from death. At journey’s end, she faces a choice: preserve or destroy the hall. But Tess knows confronting one’s demons is the path to mastery. In a tale of magic and identity, Tess’s odyssey may end, but her legacy is just beginning—a testament to the power within us all.
And here’s the chilling cover by Diana TC from Triumph Covers!
Mariah Stillbrook, originally from Iowa, lives in Colorado with her white German shepherd, husband, and little girl. She spends most of her days writing, reading, and enjoying the occasional hike. In her late twenties she realized that her writing was missing something, magic. She now focuses her writing on urban fantasy and horror in both adult and young adult genres. As a pansexual woman, most of her works have LGBTQ rep.
Author of In the Pines and The Lost Erwain. Hall of Shadows releases November 2024.
Victoria Zeller is a trans writer born and raised in Buffalo, New York, where she still proudly resides. A former football player and lifelong fan, her initial focus was sports journalism before she made a sharp pivot to writing about queers who can’t stay out of trouble. Her sportswriting can be found at Defector, while her manic minute-by-minute sports analysis can be found on Twitter at @dirtbagqueer. One of the Boys is her debut novel.
MAYA AMEYAW is a former bookseller and currently works as a community arts writing instructor. She has edited several mental health–themed anthologies for youth and adults, and her writing was included in the anthology Brilliance Is the Clothing I Wear (Dundurn Press). Maya also runs a YouTube series and blog where she interviews YA authors about their writing journeys. She lives in Toronto and can be found on Twitter @MayaAmeyaw.
