Darkling: The thrilling second book in the Circle of Seven Series

by Ash Harrier

Darkness is gathering.

I’ve survived a terrifying fate and discovered why I’m perpetually followed by ghosts. The worst is behind me now. Right?

I simply want to enjoy my newfound circle of friends—and being in love—but even that’s fraught with drama. I’m banned from being with him and we’re struggling to resist our urges. Surely stealing a moment with Drew couldn’t be that bad.

But there’s something dark at the academy, and it’s targeting me. Day by day, an army of shades grows in strength and numbers. When my friends’ abilities falter, I must ask am I the cause? And will this darkness destroy the people I love?

The enemies who want our powers are closing in, ready to take advantage of any weaknesses in the circle. We don’t know who to trust. In the face of devastating betrayals and fractures, how can our circle ever be whole again?

And will this rising darkness gain total control?

The thrilling second book in the Circle of Seven series, following Ghostling. Book 3, Deathling, is also out now.

406 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 3, 2025

About the author

Ash Harrier lives in Perth, Western Australia. She is an Ambassador for the Books in Homes Australia charity, which helps children in disadvantaged circumstances build their home libraries. Ash has a great fondness for puzzles, scientific facts, birds and the smell of dried tea. Some of her favourite pastimes are reading, daydreaming and spending time in the garden with her small flock of hens.

Reviews

[Cate Alexander · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved Ghostling, but Darkling takes the story to a whole new level. Ash Harrier's best book so far.

This series is a must read.