Nevermore
by Findlay Ward

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Her husband’s death was supposed to end her torment. But it was just the beginning. When schoolteacher Rachael Benson convinces her controlling and abusive husband to vacation on a secluded island that once belonged to her grandparents, she hopes for clarity—or maybe an escape. But after Brandon disappears under mysterious circumstances, Rachael stays silent about what happened, and about the eerie family legend that brought her there in the first place. For generations, the women in her family have suffered in silence and been protected by something far older and darker than justice. In the wake of Brandon’s disappearance, the island keeps its secrets, and Rachael is convinced that the spirit of her long-dead great-uncle—manifesting as a raven—has intervened, just as he did for her mother. But returning home doesn’t mean returning to safety. Ominous messages, financial ruin, and a series of escalating threats begin to close in, forcing Rachael to confront just how far the past will reach to protect its own. A taut psychological thriller with a haunting twist, Nevermore explores cycles of abuse, inherited trauma, and the lengths women must go to reclaim their power. This gripping second installment in the Poetic Justice series delivers chilling revelations and a fierce, satisfying finale.

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"An abusive relationship has lasting consequences in the psychological thriller Nevermore." —Foreword Clarion Reviews “Quick and thrilling… the tension increases thanks to evocative details.” —Foreword Clarion Reviews “Taut, atmospheric, and psychologically driven; a quiet thriller with bite.” —The Prairies Book Review “Rachael is portrayed as a complex protagonist shaped by fear, inheritance, and survival instincts.” —The Prairies Book Review

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Findlay Ward lives on a rural property in central Alberta with her husband, Peter, and their dog, Skip. With a BA in Psychology, Findlay has always been fascinated by what drives human behavior and enjoys exploring those complexities through fiction. A lifelong avid reader and fan of mysteries, beginning in childhood with the Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew series, she is drawn to stories where justice prevails and good triumphs over evil. Nevermore is the second novel in her Poetic Justice series, following Said the Spider to the Fly (first edition, 2024; second edition, 2025). When she’s not writing, Findlay loves spending quiet afternoons on her back deck, reading and watching deer wander through the natural beauty surrounding her home. She invites readers to connect with her at www.findlayward.com.

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