When sixteen-year-old Wren Ashby moves to the mill town of Hallowford, she discovers Crimson Hill-a place haunted by ghosts bound to broken promises. With the help of two local teens, Wren uncovers a century-old cover-up tied to a deadly quarry explosion and a chilling rule: every ghost needs a witness or a final word. As a developer threatens to erase the truth forever, Wren must decide whether to stay silent-or let the hill finally speak. A gripping young adult ghost story about memory, courage, and justice.

Lila Hawthorne crafts spine-chilling tales of haunted towns and restless spirits, blending mystery with emotional depth. A former librarian, she draws inspiration from old manuscripts and local legends. Her stories focus on the lives of teens caught between the ordinary and the supernatural, exploring courage, friendship, and self-discovery through ghostly encounters.