Whispers Most Foul

A SPELLBINDING MYSTERY. A FORBIDDEN ROMANCE. A SCHOOL WITH BLOOD ON ITS WALLS. 
A dark academia fantasy set in a haunted school for witches, where ghosts whisper secrets and enemies become lovers. Perfect for fans of Ninth House and sapphic slow-burn romance. 
‘I had to keep myself from devouring whole in one sitting’ 5 &amp;#x2B50; Reader Review 
‘This is one of the best books I’ve read this year’ 5 &amp;#x2B50; Reader Review 
‘The Worst Witch meets Fourth Wing and Ninth House. Absolutely loved it!’ 5 &amp;#x2B50; Reader Review 
–Enter the dark halls of Dunhollow Academy of Witchcraft . . . 
Where Rose Thenlif is the only student unable to cast a spell. Much to her classmates’ sneering delight.And her headmistress mother’s disgust. 
But when those classmates begin to go missing, Rose is alone in seeing their ghostly apparitions . . . 
Her latest vision is just-vanished, top-of-the-class Sylvie. Yet insufferable Sylvie is as horrified as Rose to find that only together might they uncover the deadly secret at Dunhollow’s heart. 
It will take them to the edge of life and death. And somewhere more frightening – a place neither can hide their true feelings . . .

Fans of dark academia will love Whispers Most Foul, an evocative fantasy imbued with mystery, ghosts, and an enemies-to-lovers sapphic romance. In compelling prose, its suspenseful gothic atmosphere is interwoven with magic to create the perfect spooky season read

India Holton, USA Today bestselling author of the Dangerous Damsels series

Emma MacDonald was born and raised outside of Washington, DC, where she received a B.A in International Relations from American University. When she&rsquo;s not writing, she can be found gardening, brewing potions, or chasing after her small menagerie of pets. Emma loves to write fantasy with a big splash of magic and romance.

Rose Thenlif, an outcast at the elite Dunhollow Academy of Witchcraft for her inability to cast spells, keeps her head in books, away from the sneers of her talented but insufferable academic rival Sylvie. But when classmates begin to disappear, Rose discovers that she alone can see their ghosts &mdash; and when Sylvie becomes Rose&rsquo;s latest ghostly vision, the reluctant pair must team up to uncover the deadly mystery that lies at the heart of Dunhollow, before time runs out. But are either prepared to face the most haunting of secrets, one buried deep in both their hearts?

Emma MacDonald

Rose would have left the dark halls of Dunhollow Academy forever – but she cannot leave Sylvie, her heart and soul, behind in the Academy’s rotten core. And after months honing her newfound magic, Rose is stronger now – ready for whatever the elites of Dunhollow can throw at her. Or so she thinks. 
She hasn’t bargained on the academy hosting The Ashwood Tournament, a prestigious, once-in-a-decade contest against rival magical academies. The prize is glory, but the stakes are deadly - only the most elite contestants stand a chance. 
No one is surprised when Sylvie is among the chosen. 
But then Rose’s name is selected too…

Emma MacDonald

Praise for Whispers Most Deadly

Fans of dark academia will love Whispers Most Foul, an evocative fantasy imbued with mystery, ghosts, and an enemies-to-lovers sapphic romance. In compelling prose, its suspenseful got ...

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