In the middle of a centuries-fought war, teenager Zaya Wayward is sentenced to the filthy coal mines of Gosheniene. Accused of a murder she didn’t commit, the true identity of the killer must remain secret—the black-veined woman, a cursed, sadistic wraith fuelled by violence and rage.

When Zaya is conscripted into service life at the Tarahik Military base, the ghost is waiting. Zaya’s ability to see the dead is the key that could annihilate human existence—and sinister forces will go to unstoppable lengths to get it.

Determined to find the link between her past and a puzzle that threatens the world, Zaya joins forces with Captain Jad Arden, the pair propelled into a breakneck chase across haunted wastelands, desolate ruins, and ravaged cities. But Jad has secrets of his own, and Zaya’s feelings for him could be her undoing.

One thing the wraith does ensure—the wrong choice will cost Zaya her life.

PRAISE FOR THE WAYWARD HAUNT

★★★★★ “The Wayward Haunt has everything you could want from this genre - magic, adventure, thrills, suspense, and romance. This is a very imaginative and darkly intriguing world of danger and deception.” - Inspired Lines Editing.

★★★★★ “The Wayward Haunt is a well penned fantasy novel with just the right amount of spook to give you the heebie-jeebies. Since the very beginning, I was drawn to this story as a spider being beckoned to an unwitting fly.” - reviewmybooks.co

★★★★★ “Sad, haunting, brutal and yet hopeful and joyous, this story will have you on the edge of your seat with your heart in your throat.” - Shan L. Scott, author of The Second Sight Trilogy.

WHAT READERS HAVE SAID

★★★★★ “Take an exhilarating rollercoaster of a ride with Zaya – a fiery young woman who never gives up. This book will hold you in its spell long after you finish reading. I can’t wait for the next instalment.” - Goodreads Reviewer.

★★★★★ “Initially reading like the love-child of the Harry Potter books and the Mortal Instruments series, this book quickly finds its own voice as the reader is pushed headlong into this dark and atmospheric world.” - Goodreads Reviewer.

★★★★★ “The Wayward Haunt is perfect for young adults but it’s bound to be enjoyed by any reader who loves to be taken on an adventure in an imaginative world of thrilling fantasy and the paranormal. I recommend you to give it a try and experience for yourself how it quickly hooks you in.” - Goodreads Reviewer.

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