Super Short Summary

In the Shadow of Blackbirds by Cat Winters is a historical horror novel set in San Diego during World War I and the Spanish Influenza epidemic. Sixteen-year-old Mary Shelley Black, whose father is imprisoned for treason, moves to live with her Aunt Eva. While grappling with the loss of her childhood love, Stephen Embers, believed to have died in the war, she is visited by his spirit and resolves to uncover the truth behind his death, navigating a world filled with grief and supernatural elements. Sensitive topics include war, death, and mental health issues.