Banshee Rising

by Riley Cain

Caitlyn never asked to see floating nuns, dark highwaymen or phantom warriors. She did not ask to have different-coloured eyes or be attracted to haunted 'Magic Man' Danny from school. But her gift is undeniable, forcing Caitlyn to share her life with a host of quirky spirits as she tries to navigate a 'normal' day of bullies, boys and Gran's bad cooking.

And then Professor Sackimum Brody steps into her life and nothing will be the same again. Mortal yet mysterious, the Professor seems to know far more about Caitlyn and her lost parents than he reveals, even as he guides her to understanding the secret of her gift. When at last he offers a glimpse into a deeper realm, one where an ancient evil is stirring, Caitlyn is plunged towards an impossible truth and a threat to her worlds.

To defeat what is rising from Ireland's haunted heart, Caitlyn McCabe must face an adventure that is, literally, life and death.

489 pages, Paperback

First published August 5, 2021

About the author

Riley Cain is an Irish author of spooky tales for younger readers
Following the success of his first book for children in 2020 - The Halloween House: 31 Putrid Poems and Rotten Rhymes for October – Riley returned with Banshee Rising, an adventure novel for teens inspired by his love of ghost stories and Irish folklore.
Riley began the Benjamin Blake vampire series in 2023 with The Curse of Silver and Sunlight. Book 2, The Revenge of Billy Buckler, was published in 2025.

Reviews

[Ray Phoenix · Rating 5 out of 5]

Caitlyn McCabe will take you on a journey that will leaving you wanting more. As she discovers who she is through secrets of her past, you will join her and her new found friends who don't think she's a freak. Be ready for and advenute that is literally life, death and everything in between.

[Ana Arellano · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super cute. I absolutely love the ghostly/supernatural element to different sites around Dublin as seen through Caitlyn's eyes. The book is pretty thick so it's not a fast read but definitely worth the adventure.

[K Mora]

Currently on pg 44