Whispers in the Cotton Fields: a Southern Civil War Ghost Story

Some secrets refuse to stay buried—especially those written in blood.When archivist Elise Dupré inherits her estranged grandmother’s Mississippi plantation, she uncovers a blood-stained journal revealing her Confederate great-grandfather’s darkest deed: the massacre of twenty-three innocent souls to conceal stolen gold. As she investigates further, long-dormant spirits awaken, demanding justice decades in the making.Experience a haunting tale where history and the supernatural collide:✅ Spine-tingling encounters with vengeful ghosts bound to their place of death✅ A richly layered mystery spanning generations of deception and racial violence✅ A courageous biracial protagonist caught between her dual heritage—descended from both perpetrator and victim✅ Heart-wrenching moral dilemmas as Elise confronts her family’s complicity in unspeakable crimesThis atmospheric Southern gothic thriller brings the past hauntingly alive, blending meticulous historical research with supernatural folklore to create a mesmerizing exploration of how the sins of our ancestors echo through generations.Meticulous in its historical detail and unflinching in its portrayal of Reconstruction-era tensions, this captivating debut weaves fact and folklore into a tapestry of suspense that will leave you spellbound.Perfect for fans of Toni Morrison’s “Beloved,” Alma Katsu’s “The Deep,” and Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s atmospheric historical horror.Unearth the truth buried beneath the cotton fields—before the ghosts of the past claim another victim.