A girl who is plagued by nightmares of the horrific incident that haunts her family in which the famous Axeman nearly murdered her family. She survived, but her every waking hour and night is consumed by the event. Giana is a seventeen year old girl living in 1918 New Orleans. A mysterious illness is about to take hold of the city and a mad man seems to be on the loose... and soon these attacks escalate to murders. She enlist the help of her best friend Enzo who’s family was also attacked by the Axe Murderer to help her investigate who is behind the new burglaries and murder. The story features historical aspects of the Axe Murders and the Influeza/Spanish Flu. There however is also a supernatural aspect to the story with Gianna having a connection to the killer. The story ends a bit vague and this connection isn’t ever really explained. I am familiar with the Axe Murders and so I was excited to read this one. i did enjoy how it had some historical aspects to it but the mystery was a bit vague and the supernatural element was unexpected. Though this one didn’t end up being for me, definitely give it a go if you enjoy historical retellings with paranormal twist.

*Thanks Netgalley and SOURCEBOOKS Fire, Sourcebooks Fire for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*