Dani Black-smart mouthed, pie loving, monster hunter-wants revenge. A year ago the rogue Necromancer, Spectre, killed her partner. She's been looking for a way to kill him-and keep him dead-ever since. So when rumors surface of a weapon capable of killing anything, she sets off for Dawson Maryland. The only problem? Dawson Maryland might be home to more than just the ever enchanting daughter of a prominent magical family, Emilie Lockgrove. It might also hold clues to Dani's past. Dani plans to kill Spectre, or die trying. Emilie Lockgrove-book lover, powerless, nomal-wants answers. Ten years ago, she survived the fire that killed her mother. Now Emilie has returned to Dawson expecting to confront the trauma of her past, and find peace. What she finds instead? A power she never knew she had and enough family secrets to drown in. Emilie just wants to reclaim the life stolen from her after the fire. To survive, each must confront her past, and maybe find hope for the future. "Smooth as a knife's edge and just as sharp, an exciting and sapphic new entry to the paranormal genre with plenty of scary monsters to go around." -Ladz, Author of Ice Upon a Pier "A story of monsters, magic, and facing the past in a small town where secrets are prevalent and nothing is as it seems. These protagonists will cut you deep and stay long after you've finished reading. Welcome to the road!" -Gabrielle Ash, Author of Diamonds & Demons " If you're looking for an action forward paranormal story with some hardcore protagonists, Cinders of Yesterday should be next on your reading list." - Indies Today "Dani and Emilie are two of my all-time favorite disaster babes. Cinders fills the hole in heart left behind when Supernatural ended, and I'm on the edge of my seat waiting for Book 2." - Lisa Edmonds, 2021 Rone Winner for Best Paranormal Novel , Author of The Alice Worth Books "Dani & Emilie's story grabs you from page one and sinks its hook in you. These Wayward Daughters bring all the Supernatural vibes with generational trauma, genuine shivers, and an atmospheric setting drenched in dread" - Kristin Jacques , Author of A Bargain of Blood and Gold Winner of the 2022 Rone Award - Ind'Tale Magazine Jen Karner is a queer writer who never attended college but still did the required reading. A feminist banshee, she enjoys horror movies, tabletop games, and debating about her many fandoms. When she isn't writing, you can find her pretending to catch up on her TBR list, trying to convince her dog to love her best, or watching D&D shows.Jen was raised in the Baltimore suburbs, where she devoured as many books as possible and spent her afternoons running amuck in the woods. She splits her time between Baltimore & Delaware where she spends most of her time hanging out with her dogs, partners & a growing number of plants.