Cirrus@Austlit

'Sporting her sunglasses, sunscreen, and swimsuit, little Willow has BIG plans for a bright, beautiful day. She’s ready to dance, splash, fly, and have great fun in the sun!

'But Weather has plans of its own. Personified as larger than life characters, a storm rolls in: Wind howls, Dark Clouds blow in, and Rain falls.

'Wearing her cloudiest attitude, Willow tries, with a shout, a mighty breath, and a strong arm, to show Weather who’s boss. Shown in dramatic colorful washes vividly depicting both the depths of Willow’s determination and the resilience of Weather, Willow’s efforts are mighty. But ultimately, there’s no changing Weather’s plans—not even for a strong little one like Willow.

'Just when Willow thinks her fun is rained out, a surprise is in store. Nudge, Tap-tap, Drippity drop. Far from fair-weather friends, Wind, Dark Clouds, and Rain are ready to play. But can fearless, determined Willow banish her stormy attitude long enough to accept changed plans, new friends, and a fresh way to play?

'Readers will want to grab their jacket and rain boots and splash into Willow’s playful, imaginative adventure, which proves that even stormy days are brimming with so many fun possibilities.' (Publication summary)

'A deeply unsettling and engrossing mystery horror, perfect for fans of The Secret History and Ninth House

'When Addie Velde receives an invitation to attend an early orientation program at the University of the Arches, she eagerly accepts. After all, the Arches—with its idyllic beachside campus—is her mom’s beloved alma mater, and there’s nothing Addie wants more than to leave her own mark. But from the moment she arrives on campus and moves into her gloomy dorm, nicknamed The Crypt, Addie realizes there are more sinister secrets to uncover than sandy days in her future.

'Addie's search for answers launches her straight into the heart of an old campus mystery which to this day keeps students and faculty wary of the shadowy “Buried Ones”, believed to be the omens of death. A vanished professor, an occult society, and the chance her family was involved pushes her investigation into dangerous territory.

'Will she lose herself to the Buried Ones or end their sinister reign once and for all?'  (Publication summary)