Gravekeeper - Böcker

USA Today bestseller and rising queen of atmospheric horror Darcy Coates returns with a ghost story that will haunt you long after the final page. She hears them whispering...Homeless, hunted, and desperate to escape a bitter storm, Keira takes refuge in an abandoned groundskeeper's cottage. Her new home is tucked away at the edge of a cemetery, surrounded on all sides by gravestones: some recent, some hundreds of years old, all suffering from neglect.And in the darkness, she can hear the unquiet dead whispering.The cemetery is alive with faint, spectral shapes, led by a woman who died before her time…and Keira, the only person who can see her, has become her new target. Determined to help put the ghost to rest, Keira digs into the spirit's past life with the help of unlikely new friends, and discovers a history of deception, ill-fated love, and murder.But the past is not as simple as it seems, and Keira's time is running out. Tangled in a dangerous web, she has to find a way to free the spirit...even if it means offering her own life in return.Horror Novels Also By Darcy Coates:The Haunting of Ashburn HouseCarrow HauntCraven ManorThe House Next DoorVoices in the Snow

"Lovers of ghosts and ghouls will shiver with delight."—Kirkus ReviewsKeira is desperate to outrun the shadows of a life she can’t remember. Her new job tending a quiet cemetery is supposed to offer safety, but peace is shattered when a terrifying new presence begins haunting both the living and the dead. A vicious serial killer was interred among the trees decades before, his spirit twisted by his violent nature. He's furious. Ravenous. And when Keira unwittingly answers his call, she may just seal her fate as his final intended victim. The perfect read for fans of supernatural suspense, this second installment in the Gravekeeper series offers a unique mix of chills, warmth, and binge-worthy suspense. Armed only with her ability to see ghosts, can Keira unravel the graveyard’s chilling mysteries before darkness claims them all?"The Whispering Dead was one of last year’s little wonders, a horror novel with a surprising amount of humor and heart among all its terrors. This sequel continues Keira’s quest to uncover her lost memories and bring peace to the spirits of the dead, but gives her a new enemy in the form of a ferocious ghost that refuses to go gently into that good night." —BookPage, 2022 Most Anticipated Sci-Fi FantasyMore in The Gravekeeper Series by Darcy Coates:The Whispering Dead, Book 1The Ravenous Dead, Book 2The Twisted Dead, Book 3The Hollow Dead, Book 4The Vengeful Dead, Book 5

"In the third installment of her Gravekeeper series, [Darcy] Coates raises the stakes…worried that someone may be using an army of the undead to take over the world? Coates has your number.”—Kirkus ReviewsWhen the dead refuse to stay silent, Keira can no longer outrun her past. Hoping for peace as the new cemetery groundskeeper in Blighty, she’s pulled back into danger by an urgent plea from Dane Crispin—the very man who once tried to kill her. His ancestral mansion is overrun by vengeful spirits, and only Keira’s rare gift can hope to stop them before their rage threatens everyone she’s come to care about.Inside the decaying estate, Keira faces darkness that clings to people as much as to places. As she navigates tangled secrets, buried betrayals, and the thin line between trust and survival, she’s forced to confront not just ghosts but her own fears and the bonds she’s built with her chosen family.A pulse-pounding blend of supernatural thriller and cozy horror, The Twisted Dead is perfect for fans of ghost mysteries with heart, atmospheric suspense, and heroines who refuse to give up hope—even when the world is at its darkest.

“Fans of eerie ghost stories will be hooked.”— Publishers Weekly for The Whispering DeadSome secrets don’t stay buried. Some souls never rest. In the explosive fourth novel of Darcy Coates’ bestselling Gravekeeper series, Keira, haunted by fragmented memories and gifted with the ability to speak to the dead, faces her most dangerous challenge yet. Hunted by masked men working for Artec, a ruthless corporation exploiting spectral energy from tormented souls, Keira and her loyal friends are the last line of defense against a growing darkness that threatens both the living and the dead.Blending supernatural suspense, atmospheric dread, and the heart of a found-family thriller, The Hollow Dead is perfect for fans of ghost stories with high stakes and emotional depth. Discover why Darcy Coates is a must-read name in horror!