Negative Images, Rebecca SchierAkamelu
Negative Images, Rebecca SchierAkamelu
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Negative Images

Author: Rebecca Schier-Akamelu

Narrator: Jesse Vilinsky

Unabridged: 11 hr 35 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/22/2025


Synopsis

Perfect for fans of Paul Tremblay and Carissa Orlando, a gripping psychological horror debut exploring grief and betrayal as a haunted widow confronts her husband’s ghostly torment in a society unhinged by supernatural fears.Anita Walsh, still reeling from her husband's sudden death, finds herself haunted not only by grief, but his Negative Image, a new phenomenon where the deceased prey on those they loved in life, turning intimate memories into nightmares. This spectral figure uses their shared past as a weapon, systematically dismantling her friendships, career, and self-worth. Desperate for escape, Anita plunges into a quest to sever the ghostly bonds that tie her to her tormentor.As society grapples with the rising terror of NIs, a charismatic extremist proposes a radical solution to isolate the haunted from the unafflicted, gaining dangerous followers. Anita, alongside another victim of this spectral affliction, must navigate their personal hauntings and societal threats to prevent the breakdown of their community.With its gripping narrative and eerie exploration of love and betrayal, Negative Images marks Rebecca Schier-Akamelu as a powerful new voice in horror. This novel delves deep into the psychological horrors of grief and the supernatural, making it a must-read for fans of horror and ghost stories alike.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jamie on July 15, 2025

Thank you to NetGalley and Rising Action Publishing for providing an ARC of Negative Images by Rebecca Schier-Alamelu in exchange for honest feedback. This was definitely a unique ride. I’m still a little unsure how I feel about it, which I guess says something in itself. The writing style kept me t......more

Goodreads review by Theresa on May 07, 2025

I was locked in. I was glued to the Kindle. I started reading and didn't stop until I finished the book at 3am. I was scared to go to the bathroom in the dark. lol An EXCELLENT supernatural thriller. After Anita loses her husband, Dan, she is devastated. Then Dan starts appearing to her. But it isn't......more

Goodreads review by Becky on May 30, 2025

Reading for review in the June 2025 issue of Library Journal Three Words That Describe This Book: Realistically Terrifying, SF-Horror Blend, Thought-Provoking Draft Review: What if your loved one came back from the dead as a ghost? Sounds wonderful, right? Except, this is a Horror novel, so it most cer......more

Goodreads review by Elle on February 23, 2025

Negative Images follows the story of Anita Walsh grieving through her husband's unexpected death. Soon after his funeral, Anita becomes haunted by the ghost of her husband. These ghosts, called Negative Images, feed off of tormenting their survived loved ones. They exist to destroy the lives of thos......more

Goodreads review by ᴄᴏᴜʀᴛ ☠︎︎ on July 10, 2025

To be trapped with a Negative Image of another person for the foreseeable future?! 😱😭💔 Yeah, sleep with THAT thought for a night and you'll definitely have some feelings about this book... Such a well written and gripping story that kept me enthralled with the plot until the very end 👀 What a debut R......more