An undying rage from the past threatens Bolingbrook's future

Bolingbrook, a growing southwest suburban Chicago, has always been a hub of paranormal activity. But after Tom Larsen leaves the skeptical movement to become a paranormal investigative reporter for his local tabloid, the Bolingbrook Babbler, he realizes that covering otherworldly events is no simple task. Despite his family, the community, and even prominent skeptics questioning his sanity, Tom is determined to succeed at this new job.

But when the ghosts who once published the rival tabloid, the Phantom Press, return, they turn Tom's world upside down. Their attack on the Babbler's newsroom leaves its survivors in a state of shock. Tom is determined to find out why these once peaceful spirits have turned violent. With the help of his former mentor, skeptical movement leader Juanita Vega, and her anti-psychic cat, Tom delves deeper into the mystery.

But as they uncover more secrets, Tom realizes that there may be more at play than just vengeful spirits. Bolingbrook's Department of Paranormal Affairs urges them to drop the investigation. Occultists attack them by channeling the power of ghosts. And a powerful being known as Legion claims that Tom is the key to its plan?a plan that could destroy the Bolingbrook itself.

Can Tom navigate through a web of secrets and lies to save Bolingbrook's future? Or will he fall victim to the revenge of the Phantom Press?

In William Brinkman's world, suburban sidewalks lead to secret conspiracies, emotional reckonings, and the occasional enraged weredeer. He writes urban fantasy with a blend of satire and heart, offering humanistic views of the real world through a supernatural lens.

Since 1999, he's published the Bolingbrook Babbler blog, which inspired?but remains separate from?his fiction. One of his novels was shortlisted for a 2024 Indieverse Award.

A former Bolingbrook resident, William now lives in suburban Chicagoland with his wife and two cats.