Ruby Jean Cottle is destined to be a major name in popular fiction. -- Anthony O'Neill, author of Scheherazade & The Dark Side Black River is a smart, sensual, deeply atmospheric debut, brimming with immersive world-building, compelling characters, and all the right kinds of tension. The mystery at its heart keeps you guessing right to the last page, where it becomes clear this is only the beginning of Dustys story. I sank my teeth in and barely came up for air. -- Emma Lord, author of Anomaly Atmospheric and suspenseful, this classic YA paranormal tale combines genres skillfully and delivers a brooding monster story thats part family drama, part thriller, part romance and all bite. -- Lisa Tirreno, author of Prince of Fortune Theres something haunting about Black River the kind of story with chilling twists, a slow-burn romance, and just the right amount of bite. It pulls you into its eerie depths and doesn't let you go Black River is dark, intoxicating, and impossible to put down. More please! -- Courtney Peppernell, author of Pillow Thoughts