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Death Comes Knocking
Florence Harrow tends the dead. But when her husband's ghost refuses to rest, she discovers love is the most dangerous haunting of all.
In the wake of the 1918 influenza pandemic, widowed Florence survives by arranging flowers for the grieving by day—and working illegally as a mortician by night. In Mill Brook, Massachusetts, sorrow lingers like fog, and whispers of the lost follow her home.
When Death himself offers her a bargain, Florence must decide how far she'll go to save the souls she loves—even if it means surrendering her own.
Set against a world haunted by war and memory, Death Comes Knocking is a gothic tale of duty, desire, and what love owes the dead.
In the wake of the 1918 influenza pandemic, widowed Florence survives by arranging flowers for the grieving by day—and working illegally as a mortician by night. In Mill Brook, Massachusetts, sorrow lingers like fog, and whispers of the lost follow her home.
When Death himself offers her a bargain, Florence must decide how far she'll go to save the souls she loves—even if it means surrendering her own.
Set against a world haunted by war and memory, Death Comes Knocking is a gothic tale of duty, desire, and what love owes the dead.
240 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 15, 2025
About the author
Kate Seger
141 books145 followersKate is a book worm, dog mom, and world-builder, living on the banks of the Hudson River in NY. Her #lifegoal is to be kidnapped by the Fae or stumble into a portal and be transported to a magical land.
A lover of mythology and fairy tales, Kate writes YA Fantasy and Paranormal Romance. Her first novel, "The Wood Witch's Daughter," just launched on April 20th!
She has since thrown herself into the chaotic mayhem that passes for her writing process in an attempt to write the sequel.
A lover of mythology and fairy tales, Kate writes YA Fantasy and Paranormal Romance. Her first novel, "The Wood Witch's Daughter," just launched on April 20th!
She has since thrown herself into the chaotic mayhem that passes for her writing process in an attempt to write the sequel.
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November 8, 2025
I would like to thank the author for giving me the opportunity to read Death Comes Knocking a week before it is to be released! I will say that this short length book was filled with so mucb intrigue it was exciting! If you are someone who enjoys historical fiction with some super natural elements this is a story to check out. The book also offers a couple of gorgeous and detailed illustrations.
The year is 1918 and we are introduced to Florence who is a widow struggling to get by. The Spanish Flu has been ravaging victims left and right. She is secretly keeping her husbands mortuary business alive to make ends meet so she can support herself. One day a mysterious stranger appears offering her an exciting opportunity. Will she accept knowingthe damage that it could cause to her soul?
The year is 1918 and we are introduced to Florence who is a widow struggling to get by. The Spanish Flu has been ravaging victims left and right. She is secretly keeping her husbands mortuary business alive to make ends meet so she can support herself. One day a mysterious stranger appears offering her an exciting opportunity. Will she accept knowingthe damage that it could cause to her soul?
November 14, 2025
This book is so beautifully written it feels like a forgotten classic. The author completely transported me to 1918 with a rich, haunting gothic atmosphere. Florence’s story is emotional, eerie, and quietly powerful. It’s one of those rare reads that lingers long after you finish.
November 23, 2025
𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘦𝘵𝘭𝘺. 𝘐𝘵 𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘴, 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘺 𝘢𝘴 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘥 𝘵𝘰𝘰 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨. 𝘐𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴𝘯’𝘵 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘳; 𝘪𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘧 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘢 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘢 𝘥𝘰𝘰𝘳, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯.
I'm struggling to find just the right words to express how much I love this hauntingly beautiful book! The writing is lyrical and cinematic, the characters are compelling, and the story touched me deeply. It's one of my favourite reads this year!
Florence Harrow is no stranger to tending the dead. In 1919, the small town of Mill Brook has suffered more than its fair share of loss from both WWI and the devastating influenza pandemic. Grief and despair shroud the streets like a veil. Florence comforts the dying, arranges funeral flowers, washes and dresses the dead, and secretly carries on her deceased husband's work as a mortician. Even more, she hears the cries of restless spirits, and cannot turn away. Florence must find a way to answer her calling, while keeping her beloved children safe...not from the dead, but the living.
Kate Seger creates a richly atmospheric setting for this poignant story. The writing evokes an eerie and dreamlike feeling where inanimate objects take on personalities: "Darkness negotiated itself around the furniture and settled where it wanted." "The second hand on the clock shivered and decided to move again." "Steam rose in a tall white column and for a heartbeat made the suggestion of a face before it remembered it was only vapor." Florence's home and the town of Mill Brook feel both haunted by death and vividly alive.
Florence herself is such a remarkable and relatable character--her compassion, her courage, and her deep devotion as a wife and mother are so moving. The pious Mrs. Hartford has a powerful story of her own that is relayed in the prequel novella, The Woman Who Refused Death. It's not necessary to read it first, but does illuminate her actions towards Florence.
Death Comes Knocking is a touching and powerful story of mercy, love, and sacrifice that will linger in your heart long after the last page.
This is a book that I intend to revisit every autumn as the veil grows thin and the ancestors draw near. It holds a very special place in my heart. And the best part is that The Veilkeepers Series isn't finished yet! Mary's story is still waiting to be told.
I'm struggling to find just the right words to express how much I love this hauntingly beautiful book! The writing is lyrical and cinematic, the characters are compelling, and the story touched me deeply. It's one of my favourite reads this year!
Florence Harrow is no stranger to tending the dead. In 1919, the small town of Mill Brook has suffered more than its fair share of loss from both WWI and the devastating influenza pandemic. Grief and despair shroud the streets like a veil. Florence comforts the dying, arranges funeral flowers, washes and dresses the dead, and secretly carries on her deceased husband's work as a mortician. Even more, she hears the cries of restless spirits, and cannot turn away. Florence must find a way to answer her calling, while keeping her beloved children safe...not from the dead, but the living.
Kate Seger creates a richly atmospheric setting for this poignant story. The writing evokes an eerie and dreamlike feeling where inanimate objects take on personalities: "Darkness negotiated itself around the furniture and settled where it wanted." "The second hand on the clock shivered and decided to move again." "Steam rose in a tall white column and for a heartbeat made the suggestion of a face before it remembered it was only vapor." Florence's home and the town of Mill Brook feel both haunted by death and vividly alive.
Florence herself is such a remarkable and relatable character--her compassion, her courage, and her deep devotion as a wife and mother are so moving. The pious Mrs. Hartford has a powerful story of her own that is relayed in the prequel novella, The Woman Who Refused Death. It's not necessary to read it first, but does illuminate her actions towards Florence.
Death Comes Knocking is a touching and powerful story of mercy, love, and sacrifice that will linger in your heart long after the last page.
This is a book that I intend to revisit every autumn as the veil grows thin and the ancestors draw near. It holds a very special place in my heart. And the best part is that The Veilkeepers Series isn't finished yet! Mary's story is still waiting to be told.
November 23, 2025
A Chilling Descent Worth Answering
Death Comes Knocking by Kate Seger isn’t a book you read so much as one that quietly slips into your house, settles in your favorite chair, and waits for you to notice it’s been there the whole time. This story is an atmospheric plunge into dread—slow, deliberate, and unsettling in the way a creaking floorboard sounds when you’re supposed to be alone.
Seger crafts a world where every shadow feels like it’s studying you, and every character appears one bad decision away from disaster. The protagonist’s journey is a spiraling blend of paranoia, guilt, and the kind of curiosity that makes you shout, “Don’t open that door!” while secretly hoping they do, because you need to know what’s on the other side.
The prose is sharp and cold, like a knife left out in winter. The tension builds with unnerving consistency, and the horror doesn’t rely on jump scares—this is the slow-burn kind, the kind that lingers behind your eyes long after you’ve finished reading.
If there’s one flaw, it’s that a few emotional beats fall into the abyss before fully landing, but honestly, the abyss is exactly where this book thrives.
Dark, gripping, and quietly relentless, Death Comes Knocking earns its four stars by reminding you that sometimes the thing knocking isn’t looking for permission—it’s already inside.
Death Comes Knocking by Kate Seger isn’t a book you read so much as one that quietly slips into your house, settles in your favorite chair, and waits for you to notice it’s been there the whole time. This story is an atmospheric plunge into dread—slow, deliberate, and unsettling in the way a creaking floorboard sounds when you’re supposed to be alone.
Seger crafts a world where every shadow feels like it’s studying you, and every character appears one bad decision away from disaster. The protagonist’s journey is a spiraling blend of paranoia, guilt, and the kind of curiosity that makes you shout, “Don’t open that door!” while secretly hoping they do, because you need to know what’s on the other side.
The prose is sharp and cold, like a knife left out in winter. The tension builds with unnerving consistency, and the horror doesn’t rely on jump scares—this is the slow-burn kind, the kind that lingers behind your eyes long after you’ve finished reading.
If there’s one flaw, it’s that a few emotional beats fall into the abyss before fully landing, but honestly, the abyss is exactly where this book thrives.
Dark, gripping, and quietly relentless, Death Comes Knocking earns its four stars by reminding you that sometimes the thing knocking isn’t looking for permission—it’s already inside.
December 1, 2025
I received a complimentary ARC through BookSirens, and this review reflects my honest thoughts.
Death Comes Knocking is a quick, eerie read with a compelling premise and a strong sense of atmosphere. Kate Seger leans into the unsettling, giving the story a creeping tension that works well for the genre. The protagonist’s internal narration feels believable—someone caught between fear, curiosity, and the need to make sense of the unexplainable. I enjoyed the way the book blends emotional stakes with supernatural elements; nothing is overdone, and the tone stays consistent throughout.
That said, the pacing felt uneven at times. Certain scenes carried real weight, while others moved too quickly for the emotional impact to land. The supporting cast could have used more depth, and some of the twists would have hit harder with stronger character grounding. Still, the story kept my attention, and the central mystery was interesting enough to push me through the slower sections. For readers who enjoy horror-lite or supernatural suspense that leans more moody than graphic, this will scratch that itch.
Death Comes Knocking is a quick, eerie read with a compelling premise and a strong sense of atmosphere. Kate Seger leans into the unsettling, giving the story a creeping tension that works well for the genre. The protagonist’s internal narration feels believable—someone caught between fear, curiosity, and the need to make sense of the unexplainable. I enjoyed the way the book blends emotional stakes with supernatural elements; nothing is overdone, and the tone stays consistent throughout.
That said, the pacing felt uneven at times. Certain scenes carried real weight, while others moved too quickly for the emotional impact to land. The supporting cast could have used more depth, and some of the twists would have hit harder with stronger character grounding. Still, the story kept my attention, and the central mystery was interesting enough to push me through the slower sections. For readers who enjoy horror-lite or supernatural suspense that leans more moody than graphic, this will scratch that itch.
December 21, 2025
A Thoughtful and Deeply Moving Paranormal Fantasy
This paranormal fantasy tells a powerful and unusual story about a woman who tends the dead in a world where she cannot be officially licensed simply because she is a woman. When circumstances force her to become a reaper in order to protect her family and preserve her husband’s legacy, the story unfolds into something far deeper than a typical fantasy narrative.
At its heart, this book is about grief—how it shapes us, how it lingers, and how it becomes an inseparable part of life. Death is not treated as something sensational or distant, but as a meaningful rite of passage, approached with care, respect, and quiet beauty. The themes are thoughtful and often provoking, inviting the reader to reflect on loss, love, duty, and the social structures that limit who is allowed to hold power.
Overall, this is a beautifully written, emotionally rich story with depth and soul. It’s a memorable read that stays with you long after you’ve finished the last page.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This paranormal fantasy tells a powerful and unusual story about a woman who tends the dead in a world where she cannot be officially licensed simply because she is a woman. When circumstances force her to become a reaper in order to protect her family and preserve her husband’s legacy, the story unfolds into something far deeper than a typical fantasy narrative.
At its heart, this book is about grief—how it shapes us, how it lingers, and how it becomes an inseparable part of life. Death is not treated as something sensational or distant, but as a meaningful rite of passage, approached with care, respect, and quiet beauty. The themes are thoughtful and often provoking, inviting the reader to reflect on loss, love, duty, and the social structures that limit who is allowed to hold power.
Overall, this is a beautifully written, emotionally rich story with depth and soul. It’s a memorable read that stays with you long after you’ve finished the last page.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 15, 2026
Disclaimer: I received an advance review copy for free and am leaving this review voluntarily to share my honest opinion.
I have sat for a long time trying to figure out how to express my opinion of this book. I don’t hate it but I don’t love it either. Let me see if I can find a better way to explain. It was quite riveting, and it didn’t take me long at all to finish it as I could not put it down. My attention was consistently grabbed with every page. However I am so completely distraught over how it ended that I went from enjoying it to not really being able to put into words how much it crashed and burned for me. It is a good read and well written, I’m just super disappointed in the ending that what could have been wrapped up in a bow was then ripped apart and over just like that.
Perhaps I missed something in the storyline that would have given me more context clues to how things would go, or perhaps it was written to emanate from the reader these exact feelings. I almost need to come back to it after reading a few other books and give it another go to see if my feelings change. But as is I just can’t give this 5 stars because I’m so disappointed with the ending
I have sat for a long time trying to figure out how to express my opinion of this book. I don’t hate it but I don’t love it either. Let me see if I can find a better way to explain. It was quite riveting, and it didn’t take me long at all to finish it as I could not put it down. My attention was consistently grabbed with every page. However I am so completely distraught over how it ended that I went from enjoying it to not really being able to put into words how much it crashed and burned for me. It is a good read and well written, I’m just super disappointed in the ending that what could have been wrapped up in a bow was then ripped apart and over just like that.
Perhaps I missed something in the storyline that would have given me more context clues to how things would go, or perhaps it was written to emanate from the reader these exact feelings. I almost need to come back to it after reading a few other books and give it another go to see if my feelings change. But as is I just can’t give this 5 stars because I’m so disappointed with the ending
March 16, 2026
2.5 stars
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I was intrigued at first, Florence the widow of a mortician does what the women do; she tries to nurse the sick and comfort the dying and their families. A few close neighbors ask her to pray for and dress their dead which for her means acting as her husband and preparing them.
She does this for Frederick and for the dead she can see.
But this is short lived. She becomes a reaper with human heart, compassion, and emotions. This is where I became disinterested. There was much repetition about the cracked pendant. It was mentioned nonstop directly and indirectly in the severed reflections on every surface. The way the descriptions of atmosphere and the items around her almost being alive and unusual gave me the idea that she was having a psychotic breakdown. And I wonder if she was sleep deprived and maybe the story was a hallucination or something.
As for her husband that was a very unfulling and unnecessary side story; him being a ghost she had to let go off. This does not need a repeat sequel with the daughter.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I was intrigued at first, Florence the widow of a mortician does what the women do; she tries to nurse the sick and comfort the dying and their families. A few close neighbors ask her to pray for and dress their dead which for her means acting as her husband and preparing them.
She does this for Frederick and for the dead she can see.
But this is short lived. She becomes a reaper with human heart, compassion, and emotions. This is where I became disinterested. There was much repetition about the cracked pendant. It was mentioned nonstop directly and indirectly in the severed reflections on every surface. The way the descriptions of atmosphere and the items around her almost being alive and unusual gave me the idea that she was having a psychotic breakdown. And I wonder if she was sleep deprived and maybe the story was a hallucination or something.
As for her husband that was a very unfulling and unnecessary side story; him being a ghost she had to let go off. This does not need a repeat sequel with the daughter.
January 30, 2026
Sometimes she felt the veil stretch
thin, like skin drawn too tight to heal. The dead no longer went quietly. page 8
Death Comes Knocking: The Veilkeepers by Kate is an appealing novel because of three key areas I always look for in gothic fantasy: a dark atmospheric setting, deep emotional insight, and universal themes. While the story echoes Goethe’s Faust through its central bargain with Death, this parallel reframes the Faustian pact through compassion, motherhood, and necessity rather than ambition:
Death keeps its own ledgers, Mrs Harrow. What you owe the bank, you shall owe me. The difference is that I collect in service, not coin.’ He produced a leather pouch but did not immediately offer it. ‘And for better or for worse, you are now one of my reapers. page 50
Though occasionally slow-paced, Seger’s prose powerfully reflects grief, the duty to both the living and the dead, and the painful art of letting souls go.
I received an advance review copy for free, and
I am leaving this review voluntarily.
thin, like skin drawn too tight to heal. The dead no longer went quietly. page 8
Death Comes Knocking: The Veilkeepers by Kate is an appealing novel because of three key areas I always look for in gothic fantasy: a dark atmospheric setting, deep emotional insight, and universal themes. While the story echoes Goethe’s Faust through its central bargain with Death, this parallel reframes the Faustian pact through compassion, motherhood, and necessity rather than ambition:
Death keeps its own ledgers, Mrs Harrow. What you owe the bank, you shall owe me. The difference is that I collect in service, not coin.’ He produced a leather pouch but did not immediately offer it. ‘And for better or for worse, you are now one of my reapers. page 50
Though occasionally slow-paced, Seger’s prose powerfully reflects grief, the duty to both the living and the dead, and the painful art of letting souls go.
I received an advance review copy for free, and
I am leaving this review voluntarily.
April 17, 2026
3.5/5....a hauntingly atmospheric tale that blends post-pandemic grief with supernatural intrigue. Seger excels at evoking the foggy streets of Mill Brook, Massachusetts, and the lingering sorrow of a town shaped by loss. Florence’s dual life—by day, arranging flowers for the bereaved, by night, tending the dead—is compelling, and her moral dilemmas keep the narrative tense. The novel shines most in its exploration of grief, duty, and the lingering echoes of love, particularly the nuanced tension between Florence and her restless husband’s ghost. Death’s bargain adds a layer of gothic mystique, though the pacing occasionally falters under the weight of descriptive passages. A solidly eerie read with moments of emotional resonance, Death Comes Knocking lingers long after the final page—though not all threads land with equal impact. I received an review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
February 10, 2026
When I read the description of Death Comes Knocking, I thought it sounded like something new for me and unlike anything I had read before.
Boy, was I right. This story was so moving and heartbreaking, and I understood every thought and action of the main character. She was so human in every way, and I could relate to her and all the things she felt throughout the story.
However, I did find the pacing a little slow and hard to get through for a majority of the book. Some parts I flew through, but otherwise, it was a struggle to keep my interest.
While I appreciate the story being short and concise, I felt lost in some areas where I didn’t fully understand the characters or their behaviors.
I’m glad I took a chance on this story and did enjoy it overall.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Boy, was I right. This story was so moving and heartbreaking, and I understood every thought and action of the main character. She was so human in every way, and I could relate to her and all the things she felt throughout the story.
However, I did find the pacing a little slow and hard to get through for a majority of the book. Some parts I flew through, but otherwise, it was a struggle to keep my interest.
While I appreciate the story being short and concise, I felt lost in some areas where I didn’t fully understand the characters or their behaviors.
I’m glad I took a chance on this story and did enjoy it overall.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
November 29, 2025
This is such a chilling story of love, loss, and mercy. With all the death around Florance she sees the shadows moving when she shouldn't. This is a touching story about a mother trying to keep her family together after the death of her husband. Florance has secrets that cannot be told and when a stranger comes knocking looking for her husband, she answers the call. The only problem is what it will cost her in the end. Will Florance be able to keep her family together or will her children lose her to.
Seger did such a good job drawing you into the world. I felt like I was her, seeing everything through her eyes. The way you felt the loss and grief with her. How the town was made to feel real and how you could see a woman at that time making these choices.
Seger did such a good job drawing you into the world. I felt like I was her, seeing everything through her eyes. The way you felt the loss and grief with her. How the town was made to feel real and how you could see a woman at that time making these choices.
December 10, 2025
I was overwhelmed with emotions at the end of this story. I cried and raged that it shouldn't end this way. That it was Thanos's
fault, but Florence chose, maybe not with full knowledge, but she chose. I mourned her selflessness for the people she served and the children she loved so dearly and left behind. I was in ruins by the end of the book. Florence, like Joan of Arc was a true heroine of the people who harmed her. A wonderful, gripping story that's a page turner until the end. Much more than I ever expected. Kudos! I voluntarily read a free copy of this book provided by book sirens and am giving an honest review.
fault, but Florence chose, maybe not with full knowledge, but she chose. I mourned her selflessness for the people she served and the children she loved so dearly and left behind. I was in ruins by the end of the book. Florence, like Joan of Arc was a true heroine of the people who harmed her. A wonderful, gripping story that's a page turner until the end. Much more than I ever expected. Kudos! I voluntarily read a free copy of this book provided by book sirens and am giving an honest review.
December 5, 2025
A silent breath
You do not simply read this book. It transports you back to 1918, and it gives you a try glimpse in the era. The grief, fear, and small town life view. This novel slowly slips in like an old friend that sits in your favorite chair, knowing it's welcome even if you didn't invite it. The book is not long, but it it so well packed that if there were more pages, it could have ruined it. I have never read a novel like this, and I really can't wait to see Mary's story.
You do not simply read this book. It transports you back to 1918, and it gives you a try glimpse in the era. The grief, fear, and small town life view. This novel slowly slips in like an old friend that sits in your favorite chair, knowing it's welcome even if you didn't invite it. The book is not long, but it it so well packed that if there were more pages, it could have ruined it. I have never read a novel like this, and I really can't wait to see Mary's story.
December 22, 2025
Importance of Mercy.
I found this story pulled me in right from the beginning. Ideas about death dying, and moving on to an afterlife really does make one think more about this topic . The situation Florence and her family is in within this community is precarious. I really liked how Florence’s role and skills emerged, and how she struggled with all aspects of it especially mercy. I was a bit surprised at how things ended, and yet can see more happening connected to her children in the future.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I found this story pulled me in right from the beginning. Ideas about death dying, and moving on to an afterlife really does make one think more about this topic . The situation Florence and her family is in within this community is precarious. I really liked how Florence’s role and skills emerged, and how she struggled with all aspects of it especially mercy. I was a bit surprised at how things ended, and yet can see more happening connected to her children in the future.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
March 11, 2026
This one tugged at the heartstrings.
A widow with three children, in danger of being destitute accepts an offer to help reap the dead so she can keep her home.
I was invested, there was one chapter I just wanted to tell her 'follow to him, it's important!'.
There were a few times I couldn't picture what was happening, but I did like the images in the book.
I didn't realise it was book 2 until I went to leave a review, so it can be read as a stand alone but seems to have characters from book 1.
(ARC provided by BookSirens)
A widow with three children, in danger of being destitute accepts an offer to help reap the dead so she can keep her home.
I was invested, there was one chapter I just wanted to tell her 'follow to him, it's important!'.
There were a few times I couldn't picture what was happening, but I did like the images in the book.
I didn't realise it was book 2 until I went to leave a review, so it can be read as a stand alone but seems to have characters from book 1.
(ARC provided by BookSirens)
April 20, 2026
I HEARD THE KNOCKING AND NOW I'M HAUNTED
Kate Seger is a definite favorite of mine. This book was beautifully written. The theme was a darker one from a psychological, human nature idea and I was there for it. I loved being placed in the early 1900's and how life was during that time. Our FMC Florence was a strong woman with so much grace and compassion while dealing with her own grief, and day to day survival and providing for her family. This was defnitely an emotional read and a read I didn't know I needed. Highly recommend this book. You will leave this read changed. I know that I did.
Kate Seger is a definite favorite of mine. This book was beautifully written. The theme was a darker one from a psychological, human nature idea and I was there for it. I loved being placed in the early 1900's and how life was during that time. Our FMC Florence was a strong woman with so much grace and compassion while dealing with her own grief, and day to day survival and providing for her family. This was defnitely an emotional read and a read I didn't know I needed. Highly recommend this book. You will leave this read changed. I know that I did.
November 25, 2025
I absolutely adored this book! The tone of the story, the flow between the realms of the Living and the Dead–it was beautiful to witness and humbling to understand. I really wanted Florence to succeed, and even though her journey took an unfortunate turn she became greater for it. I look forward to seeing what Mary’s own story will be, and if Florence’s legacy will burn as brightly as a reaper’s stone.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
November 21, 2025
Thank you soo much for my advance copy, I will forever treasure it. This book, though short, is beautifully written, full of love. For every mother who has tried to do right by her children, no matter the cost. At times hard to read (through the tears), it vividly describes 19th century small town America and all the love, hate, loss and misunderstanding they endured.
January 2, 2026
“Mercy is never clean, never simple, and always costs more than we think we can pay” UGHH this was so good and so terribly tragic. Florence just wants to help those that have died, the lost and confused, and also just be there for her kids; but ends up paying the ultimate price. Can’t wait to read the next!
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April 10, 2026I loved everything about this book, the gothic vibes, the strong FMC and the writing. I felt all the emotions with the FMC as she was going through them. This is my favorite Kate Seger book so far.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
December 4, 2025
This is a chillingly beautiful story full of love, grief, and mercy. In a town devastated by loss, one woman has a heart so full of kindness
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