Ethan Wate is haunted by dreams of a girl he’s never met. When Lena Duchannes moves into his small southern town of Gatlin County, Ethan is inexplicably drawn to her. And he is determined to uncover the strange connection between them, even if it means uncovering the one secret that could change everything.

"Gorgeously crafted, atmospheric, and original. I devoured it."
- MELISSA MARR, New York Times bestselling author of Wicked Lovely

"A lush Southern gothic whose memorable, eccentric characters draw you into their captivating world."
- HOLLY BLACK, New York Times bestselling author of
Tithe: A Modern Faerie Tale

"A hauntingly delicious dark fantasy, a cast of fascinating characters, a rich gothic setting—this debut novel is one to watch."
- CASSANDRA CLARE, New York Times bestselling author of City of Bones

"Like a thick, hot Carolina summer, this story seeps into you until it’s all you can think about."
- CARRIE RYAN, author of The Forest of Hands and Teeth

"Exquisitely told and impossible to forget."
- MICHELLE ZINK, author of Prophecy of the Sisters