Cicadas always come back. So does everything else the ground was asked to keep.
When Kevan and Nathan inherit Ivymond, the sprawling Georgia estate left to Nathan by his late godmother Dorothy, they believe the hardest part is behind them. But when their young daughter Frannie begins humming a song no one taught her, speaking to a girl no one else can see, and leading them toward something buried at the far edge of the property, they realize Ivymond may be hiding more than old memories.
As they search for answers, the past begins to surface.
Woven between the present day and the summer of 1955, Grace Johnson's story slowly unfolds. She was a girl who knew the difference between a shepherd and a wolf. She loved fiercely and in secret. And she disappeared before anyone thought to ask the right questions.
Now an old ballad about a girl, love, and silence is echoing across the land once more.
As past and present collide, one family's search for truth will uncover what was meant to rest, was never meant to sleep.
"Grace's story broke my heart. the ending stitched it back together. A stunning sequel that surpasses the first."
About the Author :
CherAnn is a member of the International Thriller Writers and The Alliance of Independent Authors. Her books have sold worldwide and are available in both English and German. She credits much of her inspiration to her two talented, artistic daughters.
Review :
"A haunting continuation of the first book. The dual timelines are masterfully woven, building tension with each chapter until the past and present collide in a way I never saw coming."
- Early ARC Review
"Dark, atmospheric, and impossible to put down. The slow unraveling of truth is handled so well that I found myself holding my breath through the final chapters." - Early ARC Review
"Moody, haunting, and deeply unsettling in the best way. This is the kind of story that creeps under your skin and stays there." - Haunting Reads Reviews
"If you love slow-burn thrillers with strong atmosphere and complex characters, this one delivers." - NetGalley Review
"This story didn't just unfold, it lingered long after I finished. An emotional slow burn with suspense that kept me glued to the very end." - Early ARC Review
"A beautifully written psychological suspense novel that blends mystery, family secrets, and a touch of the supernatural. The tension builds steadily, and the payoff is worth every moment."
- NetGalley Review
"A chilling Southern Gothic tale filled with buried secrets, generational trauma, and just enough supernatural edge to keep you unsettled. I couldn't stop thinking about it after I finished."
- Natalie, Book Blogger
"Eerie, immersive, and emotionally gripping. The author creates a world where the past refuses to stay buried, and I was completely drawn in from beginning to end." - NetGalley Review
