The Ebony Bird

A gripping gothic mystery about fear, power, and the untold history of women labeled as witches. When 15-year-old Abril —and her parents— move to her grandmother’s old house, she suddenly finds herself in a small mountain town where it never stops raining. As she navigates a new school and adapts to the old-fashioned beliefs of her neighbors and classmates, she is left with no internet access to research the town’s chilling legends. Soon, after facing a series of inexplicable events, Abril starts to believe the tales of witches and demons whispered around her.   To uncover the mystery surrounding her, Abril must confront the deep connection she shares with generations of women who were trialed as witches and punished for embracing their power. As she unravels her lineage, she will claim her rightful place in it.   Drawing on mythology, classic horror literature, and historical accounts of witch persecution, The Ebony Bird invites readers to explore the moral complexities of human nature, question society’s enduring fear of powerful women, and—most importantly—consider the possibilities of their own power.