Shutter Halloween Temperance Verus has never been

Temperance Verus has never been kissed―not exactly ideal for a girl competing in the palace's most closely watched matchmaking ritual

and the family anchor

she can’t deny everything else he makes her feel…especially when the secret they create together could be the most dangerous of them all

and poignant portrayal of coming of age on the reservation

Guilt-ridden

Shutter Halloween Temperance Verus has never beenThis blood chilling debut set in New Mexicos Navajo Nation is equal parts gripping crime thriller, supernatural horror, and poignant portrayal of coming of age on the reservation Rita Todacheene is a forensic photographer working for the Albuquerque police force. Her excellent photography skills have cracked many casesshe is almost supernaturally good at capturing details. In fact, Rita has been hiding a secret: she sees the ghosts of crime victims