Negative Images

Perfect for fans of Paul Tremblay and Carissa Orlando, a gripping psychological horror debut exploring grief and betrayal as a haunted widow confronts her husband's ghostly torment in a society unhinged by supernatural fears.

Anita Walsh, still reeling from her husband's sudden death, finds herself haunted not only by grief, but his Negative Image, a new phenomenon where the deceased prey on those they loved in life, turning intimate memories into nightmares. This spectral figure uses their shared past as a weapon, systematically dismantling her friendships, career, and self-worth. Desperate for escape, Anita plunges into a quest to sever the ghostly bonds that tie her to her tormentor.

As society grapples with the rising terror of NIs, a charismatic extremist proposes a radical solution to isolate the haunted from the unafflicted, gaining dangerous followers. Anita, alongside another victim of this spectral affliction, must navigate their personal hauntings and societal threats to prevent the breakdown of their community.

With its gripping narrative and eerie exploration of love and betrayal, Negative Images marks Rebecca Schier-Akamelu as a powerful new voice in horror. This novel delves deep into the psychological horrors of grief and the supernatural, making it a must-read for fans of horror and ghost stories alike.

Author: Rebecca Schier-Akamelu
Publisher: Rising Action
Published: 07/22/2025
Pages: 352
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.50w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9781998076215


Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 06/01/2025 pg. 76

About the Author
Schier-Akamelu, Rebecca: - Rebecca Schier-Akamelu is an American author who writes horror novels and non-fiction, which is usually much more positive. She loves the horror genre for all the dark thoughts it makes us confront and the way it changes people--for better or for worse. Her work has been published in the Chicken Soup for the Soul anthology and her short story "From One to the Next" was nominated for a Pushcart Prize. She is a member of the Horror Writers Association, and encourages her husband, three children, and dog to get excited every time spooky season comes around. Negative Images is her debut novel.