Something sinister stirs in the bayou...
When a raging storm strikes New Orleans, the Laurent family's hidden supernatural legacy awakens. Eight-year-old Amalie observes the chaos from her dimly-lit room, surrounded by dolls and whispers of a strange name - Abaddon. Her mother rushes to aid injured older brother T-Bone while introspective Etienne cares for their bedridden grandmother, Meme Celestine.
Meme harbors mysterious abilities and forbidden knowledge from her scandalous past, casting a shadow over the family. As her strange malady worsens, timid Etienne uncovers hints about Meme's ties to voodoo priestess Marie Laveau and the family's time in Providence. Elderly neighbor and secret society member Mr. Robichaux arrives seeking shelter, portending the danger to come.
When Meme suddenly revives with a fell light in her blind eyes, her true power is revealed. She pursues Etienne and Amalie through the storm-ravaged cottage with ruthless command of dark forces. In the struggle, a chance spill of gumbo across Meme's amulet unexpectedly weakens her. Aunt Yvette's long-distance guidance introduces the concept of Meme's "taken father," Abaddon.
Etienne discovers his own fledgling command of the name Abaddon, the storm's ferocity reflecting the supernatural battle within. But using this power comes at a price. When Meme reveals Etienne's secret origins, a sinister legacy and apocalyptic prophecy come to light. New mentor figures rally around Etienne as he contemplates his destiny in the shadowed world where New Orleans and Providence intersect.
Amalie experiences disturbing visions of the future and dark forces targeting her family. Her childlike determination and otherworldly dolls hint at untapped gifts that could prevent the foretold ruin. But can she decipher her family's secrets and save her brother in time?
Whispers of Abaddon blends classic Gothic atmosphere with African-American folklore and occult mysticism for a supernatural tale perfect for fans of L.A. Banks' Vampire Huntress Legend series and Tananarive Due's African Immortals novels. In the heart of the haunted South, some secrets are better left buried.
