Talia Ravenwood never believed in magic. But on Halloween night, a harmless prank with friends takes a dark turn when she accidentally awakens an ancient power that’s been lying dormant within her family for generations. To her horror — and fascination — she finds herself connected to the dead, able to summon and command spirits as a necromancer. Her once-ordinary life spirals into mystery and danger as she grapples with her newfound abilities and the haunting legacy passed down by her ancestors. Guided by the spectral whispers of Saelara, a long-dead necromancer bound to her bloodline, Talia discovers that her family’s power, known as the Shadowbound Gift, is both a blessing and a curse. As she trains to master her abilities, Talia uncovers secrets about her family’s dark history, learning that her role as a necromancer is more than she ever imagined. However, her powers attract sinister attention from the Shadow Hunters, an ancient order sworn to eradicate necromancers and control their powers for their own purposes. When betrayal strikes close to home, Talia must decide who she can trust, even as she faces temptations that threaten to consume her soul. With her friends in grave danger and her family’s legacy hanging in the balance, Talia confronts the dark forces at her heels in a battle for her freedom, her town, and her very soul. Torn between her humanity and the power that demands sacrifice, Talia must choose: embrace the darkness within or risk losing everything she holds dear. In this spellbinding tale of ancient magic, haunted legacies, and forbidden powers, Talia embarks on a journey that will shape her destiny as the last Shadowbound necromancer, protector of both the living and the dead.