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Penny Dreadful

Penny Dreadful

by Mary Hallberg

FBT review:

Enter the haunting world of Penny Dreadful, a spine-chilling horror novel by Mary Hallberg. Sixteen-year-old Penny Boudreaux has always had a fascination with death, but she never believed in ghosts until they started talking to her. When Penny meets the enigmatic Stephen Campbell, she discovers that she possesses the Gift of necromancy. Determined to bring her mother back from the dead, Penny must navigate the treacherous world of the supernatural, all while avenging her mother's mysterious death. With a perfect balance of romance and horror, Penny Dreadful will captivate fans of Stephenie Meyer and Stephen King. Dive into this indie gem and discover the chilling tale that awaits. Available now on Amazon.com.

Publisher Description:

Penny Boudreaux didn’t believe in ghosts…until they started talking to her.


Ever since her mother’s death five years ago, 16-year-old Penny has had a fascination with death, even opting for part time work at her mother’s old funeral home. Between the stresses of school, work and toxic friends, Penny could use a mother’s guidance. But she never believed anyone could return from the dead.

Then she begins hearing whispers in quiet rooms and seeing strange figures nobody else can see. And when she meets a mysterious boy named Stephen Campbell, she realizes he may provide the answers she seeks about the Gift she suspects she possesses — the Gift of necromancy.

With her newfound Gift — and Stephen’s help — Penny sets out to resurrect her mother. But her experience is limited and her patience thin, especially when an otherworldly encounter leads her to believe her mother’s death wasn’t the accident she thought. Now Penny must bring back and avenge her mother without harming Stephen — or herself.

An equal mix of romance and horror, Penny Dreadful will appeal to fans of Stephenie Meyer and Stephen King alike.

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