Message from the Shadows

By Leah Reeve-Witbooi

In the haunting aftermath of his sister Anita s mysterious death, Ruben, alongside his closest friends Frankie and Albie, is irresistibly drawn to the enigmatic town of Salem. Here, amidst the shadows of the infamous Salem Witch Trials, they stumble upon an ancient prophecy that threatens to shatter their world. Guided by their spectral ally, Dakota, the trio plunges into the uncharted depths of the Underworld, racing against time to break a malevolent curse. From sombre funerals to world-saving quests, their journey is fraught with peril, weaving through the four ethereal realms of Time, Space, Reality, and Matter, and spanning the majestic kingdoms of Anslyn toya and Lorillis Mairsile. Yet, as they gather crucial artifacts and confront unsettling truths, the spectre of war relentlessly pursues them. Their pasts, intertwined with the very conflict they seek to escape, are inescapable. As they inch closer to the abyss of darkness, the weight of the prophecy grows heavier, and the choice between sacrifice and defeat looms large. With destiny nipping at their heels, how long can they evade the inevitable?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1398482285
• ISBN13: 9781398482289
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Austin Macauley
• Length: 570 Pages
• Weight: 1.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.1" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 15 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 10 to 12