Threads of Fate

by Aminah Fox

Don’t walk alone. Don’t invite them in, but most all—don’t bleed. 

Nearly two years after surviving the MillU Murders—a brutal killing spree that claimed her best friend’s life—Manny is trying to move on. After taking an academic leave to heal, she’s back at Millfield University, hoping to rebuild her life. But when another student is found dead in the same horrific fashion of the murders that once terrorized the campus, rumors of the killer’s return begin to spread, and Manny is forced to confront the chilling reality: the nightmare isn’t over. It’s just begun.

With the administration determined to turn a blind eye, Manny launches her own investigation, only to discover something far darker than she could have ever imagined. It’s not a serial killer on the loose—it’s something centuries old and powerful that dates back to the university’s founding—a malevolent entity preying on students, growing stronger every time it feeds.

But why now? Who awakened it? And can it be stopped before more lives are lost?

As the body count rises, Manny realizes that no one is safe—and everyone is a suspect. In this game of life and death, the only thing more dangerous than the curse’s unpredictability is the otherworldly forces—witches, vampires, and possibly werewolves—gathering because of it. With the line between myth and reality blurring, Manny knows if she doesn’t act fast, she and her friends could be next—because the curse is hungry, and everyone is on the menu.

For fans of Ninth House and Scream—Threads of Fate is a dark academia fantasy where the truth is more terrifying than any myth in a town with a history that refuses to be forgotten.

Genres: Dark Fantasy

Paperback

First published November 1, 2025

About the author

Aminah Fox was born in Oakland, California in June 1998. She is an alumna of the University of Toronto (MI in Library & Information Science) and Hofstra University (BA in English, Creative Writing & Literature). Her sophomore novel, The Mourners: The Deadly Elite, was published in 2022. She lives in Texas (USA) and Toronto (CAN).

Keep in touch with her via www.aminahfox.com, on Instagram @aminahsfox, on Twitter @AminahFox, and on Facebook www.facebook.com/AminahFoxOfficial.

Reviews

[Heathers_readss · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a new author for me so I wasn’t sure what to expect , but I really enjoyed it!!

Something about a “killer on campus” trope just gives me fall vibes for some reason 😅😅 and I loved the amateur detective of it all.

Think slasher + dark academia + paranormal thriller with horror elements and you have the beautiful concoction that is this book.. literally all the best themes wrapped up tight into one spooky plot.

Thank you for the gifted copy!

Publishes - Nov 20th

[Cyd’s Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for approving me to read this book, I’m rating it 4.0 stars.

This was quite a wild ride if I’m being honest, if you told me how it would end from where we started I’d have been shocked that’s for sure. I always enjoy an academic setting with a supernatural theme to it, this story also expands on this with a potential serial killer on campus. After Manny’s friend is murdered and Manny returns to school, things start happening again and she’s ready to get to the bottom of it. I want to say shout out to Manny’s friends because they really stuck by her from day one even when things got insane and terrifying.

Now I’m lowkey disappointed in where things end up with Dean cause he really didn’t deserve that. The romance is this story is SOOO unexpected, and it kinda goes in a direction I could never have predicted. I do enjoy how full circle the story ends and the conclusion is how I like my stories to end.

[Stina Bradley · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was a wild ride from start to finish, and I mean that in the best way. I’m a sucker for an academic setting with a supernatural twist, and this novel delivered that and raised the stakes with a potential serial killer haunting the campus.
When Manny returns to school after her friend’s brutal murder, she’s hoping for a fresh start. Instead, the nightmare begins again. And honestly? Shout out to her friend group, because they stand by her even when things get terrifying, unbelievable, and outright dangerous. Their loyalty gave the story so much heart amid all the chaos.
This was my first read from this author, and I was genuinely impressed. Their attention to detail and ability to craft tension-filled scenes kept me hooked. The characters, especially Manny, are strong, layered, and constantly kept me guessing. Every twist made me rethink everything I thought I knew.
The pacing is fast, the atmosphere is gripping, and the mystery blends seamlessly with dark academia and supernatural elements. Manny’s determination to uncover what’s happening on campus makes her an easy character to root for, and watching her piece things together was addictive. I tore through chapters because I had to know what was coming next.
If you love campus mysteries, supernatural threats, and stories that blur the line between myth and reality, this one is absolutely worth picking up. I’m already excited to see what this author does next.
Highly recommend.

[Bobbi Wagner · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a new author for me which I enjoyed their writing skills along with their attention to details. I enjoyed how the author created characters that kept me guessing what would happen next. They are engaging, strong characters that made want to see more of throughout. This is a well written story that has twists and turns that had me sitting on the edge of my seat. Manny is a great character who is determined to find out what is happening to the students. I found this story to be fast paced, hard to put down, engaging story. I look forward to seeing what is next for this author. I highly recommend this book.

[Tanya · Rating 5 out of 5]

She returns to school where her best friend was killed still haunted by the death even though the killer was never caught. Another student is killed and it is suspected the killer has arrived. She is determined to find all the answers and get the killer caught at long last. See if she finds the killer
I received an advance copy from hidden gems and a brilliant read

[Desi Black · Rating 2 out of 5]

Unfortunately DNF’s this book. It had an interesting plot but it was dark in a cult type way that is not my type of book at all. I like vampires, but this wasn’t a typical vampire book. Maybe someday I’ll go back and finish it out of curiosity for who is actually killing these students, but not now.
Thank you for the opportunity to read the arc, this is a voluntary review.

[Karla Basil · Rating 4 out of 5]

I struggled a little to read this book. It started out slow and was difficult to (want to) read, but it picked up about halfway through and then I truely enjoyed reading. The book had a twist that I didn’t expect. It left off leaving me wanting more. I am hoping for another book to find out what happens to Manny, Dean, Daniel, and the rest of her friends.