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The Invocations
Young Adult Supernatural Horror
The Invocations
In a shadowy version of modern London, three desperate young women become entangled in a deadly world of witchcraft, demons, and forbidden bargains. Zara Jones is determined to resurrect her murdered sister, while wealthy Jude Wolf desperately searches for a way to reverse a demonic curse that is slowly rotting her soul. Their separate quests lead them to Emer Byrne, an orphaned witch who grants women magical powers through invocations that require sacrificing a piece of their souls. But when the women who received Emer's spells begin turning up brutally murdered, the three form an uneasy alliance to uncover the killer before they become the next victims. As their investigation draws them deeper into London's hidden supernatural world, they must confront monstrous threats, disturbing secrets, and the terrible price of power. This gruesome, atmospheric young adult horror novel is ideal for mature readers who enjoy dark fantasy, morally complicated characters, occult mysteries, and supernatural thrillers with high stakes.
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Content notes
Graphic supernatural horror and extensive body horror, including mutilation, flayed skin, severed body parts, decaying flesh, disturbing wounds, demonic attacks, cannibalistic imagery, and gruesome murders. Witchcraft, occult rituals, invocations, necromancy, demonic bargains, soul corruption, and ritual bloodletting. Violence against women, stalking, intimidation, physical abuse, and references to domestic violence, misogyny, and family trauma. Death of loved ones, grief, parental abandonment, and mass murder. Self-inflicted injuries associated with magical rituals and severe physical distress. Frequent strong profanity, including the F-word. Underage alcohol consumption, references to drug use, and some smoking. Sexual innuendo and references to sex work and pornography. A developing same-sex romance includes mild kissing; transgender women are briefly mentioned. Editor's Note: Although classified as young adult fiction, this novel contains particularly graphic and disturbing body horror, including mutilation, demonic violence, and grotesque depictions of death. The Creepy 5 rating reflects sustained supernatural horror and explicit disturbing imagery rather than suspense alone.
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Raven Blackberry Tea
Dark berries and a raven-inspired name evoke the shadowy magic surrounding Emer's invocations and the dangerous mysteries the three young women must unravel.
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- Steep the tea and any herbs or whole spices in hot water according to the tea type, then strain. Stir in sweetener and juices. Serve hot.
- Garnish: Citrus peel, herb, or fruit from the recipe, if applicable.
- Glassware: Mug.
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Nevermore Nightcap
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Dark cherry and bitters make a fitting nightcap for Zara, Jude, and Emer's dangerous search through London's supernatural underworld, where death is never quite the end of the story.
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- 2 oz bourbon
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- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
- Ice
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- Stir bourbon, black cherry juice, and bitters with ice. Strain over one large ice cube.
- Garnish: Orange peel.
- Glassware: Rocks glass.
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