The Hollow and the Haunted

In this darkly magical fantasy debut set in Washington State, a closeted teenage psychic foresees the death of his sworn enemy, and is forced to work with him to save his life. Sparks fly, but some ghosts don't want to stay buried...

Perfect for fans of atmospheric queer fantasy romance, including The Raven Cycle, Cemetery Boys and Sixteen Souls.

Miles Warren hails from a long line of psychics. Resigned to a life in the family business, Miles is perfectly happy, thank you very much. Apart from the fact he hasn't told anyone he's gay, and that he's constantly exhausted from long nights spent wrangling angry ghosts in creepy cemeteries. Perfectly happy. 

But Miles's comfortable routine is interrupted when he starts having visions of an unfamiliar boy. He soon learns the stranger is Gabriel Hawthorne, whose family have a mysterious, decades-long feud with Miles's own—and that the visions are a premonition of his murder. Gabriel is everything Miles expects from a Hawthorne: rude, haughty, irritatingly good-looking. But that doesn't mean Miles is just going to stand by and let someone kill him. 

The two form an uneasy alliance, trying to solve Gabriel's murder before it happens. As they begin to unravel the web of secrets between their families, and with dark magic swirling around them, Miles is horrified to realize that he doesn’t hate Gabrielquiteas much as he’s supposed to. He might even like him.

Too bad Gabriel is probably going to die.


Genre: Fantasy

"Brimming with dark mystery and magic, the relationship between a kind psychic and broody seer stands at the heart of The Hollow and The Haunted. This rivals-to-lovers story set against a backdrop of graves, gemstones, and violent prophecies will have you laughing aloud, warmed by the love of family, and unsettled as the curtain between the living and dead is opened. Camilla Raines' debut is a fantasy you'll want to sink into and never climb out of." - Crystal J Bell

"An utterly charming debut from start to finish. The Hollow and the Haunted balances unsavory crushes, familial tension, and mysterious curses with a heavy dose of heart." - Tori Bovalino

"Full to the brim with creepy atmosphere, vivid characters, and whip-smart prose, Camilla Raines' The Hollow and the Haunted is the perfect spooky fall-flavored fantasy! The rivals-to-lovers romance between Miles and Gabriel is on point, with the ideal amount of witty banter and angsty longing. Raines confidently navigates themes of identity, class, autonomy, and complex family dynamics, all while delivering a rip-roaring story. I loved it!" - Keshe Chow

"Brimming with mystery, romance, and suspense, The Hollow and the Haunted is a charmingly eerie romp chock-full of deadly hauntings, snarky and heartfelt enemies-to-lovers romance, and twisty family secrets that will have readers at the edge of their seats. Raines is certainly one to watch." - Kayla Cottingham

"Spectral and spectacular, charmed and charming, The Hollow and the Haunted weaves a perfect balance of the macabre and the heartwarming. Readers will clamor for the sequel!" - Kika Hatzopoulou

"A magical, genre-bending read, The Hollow and the Haunted is a wonderful story about the strength to be yourself and to do the right thing, even when it's hard. Raines's prose sparkles with humor, and Gabriel and Miles are impossible not to root for. I can't wait for the sequel!" - Lillie Lainoff

"A darkly magical tale of fate, love, and all the other forces of the universe that conspire to either keep us together or tear us apart. With deeply flawed characters you can't help but love, this wild ride of a story will break your heart, stitch it back together, and then set it pounding as you stay up way too late turning pages." - Ginny Myers Sain

"Raines has crafted a true successor to The Raven Cycle - a teenage psychic enemies-to-lovers story full of perfectly spooky and atmospheric settings, devious ghosts, tense family rivalries, and characters that will thoroughly possess your heart. All the while, a tender exploration of anxiety, depression, grief, and belonging is masterfully threaded through the mystery - this is a book that will reach deep into readers' hearts and comfort them, letting them know they are never alone." - Laura R Samotin

"Propulsive, perilous, endearing, and full of heart - Raines has written your new favourite comfort read." - Courtney Smyth

"An exciting, heartfelt paranormal world I adored spending time in. Queer disaster teens, magical mystery, scary spirits and a slow burn enemies to lovers romance that will have you screaming 'just kiss you fools!' I loved every moment!" - Rosie Talbot

"As dark and suspenseful as it is heartfelt and emotional, The Hollow and the Haunted sweeps you into a world of dangerous magic, vengeful spirits, and buried secrets. Filled with delightful banter and slow-burning tension, these two lonely boys on opposite sides of a feud unravel a chilling mystery while also stealing your heart. A compelling debut that leaves you on the edge of your seat, hungry for more." - Robin Wasley

"The Hollow and the Haunted is a winning combination of sweet, hilarious and intense... Miles is not only funny but also relatable. His dynamic with the spiky recluse Gabriel is perfectly set up, and their rivals to lovers arc is beautifully done." - Frances White