Haunting the Deep has been haunting me since YallWest and with its release today on audio, I couldn’t wait to consume it. Let’s put it this way: it’s 5pm on release day and the 10 hour audio is already marked as finished.

Because it’s THAT GOOD.

Having not finished How to Hang a Witch, I was concerned I would be lost going into the story. These characters and their world have already been established and Adriana does a fabulous job of introducing it to new readers in a way that won’t bore fans of her debut.

Haunting the Deep centers its story around the Titanic and the connection between that story and the main character. As a bonus, Adriana’s family has history with the Titanic, something she explains in her author note (side note: what a fabulous voice she has!). I was completely sucked in by the story and it’s fictionalized account based on real events.

I loved the timing of this release. The atmospheric elements are perfect for Halloween. From the ghosts to how eerie it is, Haunting the Deep isn’t so much scary as it is creepy. Oh, and did I mention the magic? Witches! Magic!

This is fun historical fiction wrapped in contemporary so there’s wide appeal for all audiences. Highly recommend on audio - the narrator is great!