The Gravewood
From New York Times bestselling author Kelly Andrew comes the first in a darkly romantic duology that explores disability, obsession, and the twisted limits of loyalty.
Shea Parker has lived her entire life in the shadow of the Gravewood, an impassable forest that's cut off her town from the rest of the world. With resources limited and supplies scarce, Shea is forced to carefully ration her hearing aid batteries. When her stash runs out, she'll be left in the silence.
Desperate, Shea turns to the only person who can help -- Oliver Lysander, the volatile leader of a vampiric gang that rules the Gravewood.
The arrangement between Shea and Lysander starts off simply enough. She gives him her blood. He tracks down batteries. They don't cross any lines. They don't make it personal. But when Shea's best friend is lured into the Gravewood, her disappearance brings her older brother home from the frontlines. Asher Thorley is willing to do whatever it takes to find his sister, even if it means holding Shea's ugliest secrets over her head.
Ever an opportunist, Lysander renegotiates the terms of their deal. If Asher takes out Lysander's vampire rival, Lysander will help him find his sister. And if Shea agrees to Turn, Lysander will give her a cure for her ailing mother. For the first time ever, Shea finds herself leaving home. Swallowed up in the dreamlike dark of the Gravewood and traveling in the company of killers, it isn't long before she risks becoming one herself.
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Kelly Andrew
Kelly Andrew writes stories where the quiet can be as unsettling as the loudest screams. A master of blending gothic elements with psychological horror, she has captivated readers with her unique approach to suspense, identity, and the supernatural. Her work often explores the edges of human experience, using themes of control, isolation, and resilience to pull readers into worlds that feel both chilling and deeply human.
Born and raised in the United States, Kelly’s life took a dramatic turn in her early childhood when a serious illness left her deaf for several years. This experience of silence shaped her worldview in profound ways, and she channels the stillness of those years into her writing—creating stories where atmosphere and the unspoken often hold as much weight as dialogue. Her passion for storytelling is matched by her academic background, with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and a Master’s in English and Creative Writing. These studies inform her exploration of complex characters and intricate psychological landscapes.
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