Edgar's funeral brings faces old and new to Thaxos, while Madeleine wastes no time in taking charge of the ruined mansion. But as the people of Thaxos face their new future, dark forces are emerging from the shadows, and soon it becomes clear that Edgar was protecting the island from something terrible.

Meanwhile, Kate Langley continues to investigate the strange underground chamber. A storm is gathering, and Kate soon finds herself being targeted once more by the mysterious Estella. As the storm gets stronger, Kate is torn between death and destiny, and finally she faces the full force of Estella's hatred.

Dead Souls - originally released as a serial - is an ongoing horror series. Each book ends on a cliffhanger, and readers are highly advised to read the series in order.