Darker Still

Hiebner, Leanna Renee. Darker Still: A Novel of Magic Most Foul.  Chicago: Sourcebooks Fire, 2011.

ISBN 9781402260520 | Paperback | 336 p. | $8.99 USD

Annotation: Natalie Stewart is drawn into a painting and transported back to New York City in 1882 to try to free the young man trapped there. .  Hiebner's suspenseful tale blends together historical fiction and paranormal romance.

Awards / Honors:

- Daphne du Maurier Award Finalist

- Indie Kids' Next Lists: 2012

Open End Booktalk: What would you do if you fell in love, only to realize that your soul mate was trapped in a picture frame? When Lord Denbury’s dark and mysterious picture enters Natalie Stewarts’ life, she quickly realizes that she has a stronger attachment to the picture than most people – she can interact with the man in the frame. Although Natalie is mute, she finds herself able to communicate with the trapped Denbury, and realizes he is a man desperately in need of her help. Natalie is quickly pulled into his dark world and must come face to face with demons and other creatures only encountered before in her nightmares. Will Natalie be able to find her voice and save her love, or will they both end up trapped forever?

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"I'd say I'm more into fantasy horror books.  I don't read a lot of historical fiction, but I like to read...I find out about good books from my friends, we read a lot of the same types of books."  - Nicole F.