Negative Images
by Rebecca Schier-Akamelu
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Pub Date Jul 22 2025 | Archive Date Jun 22 2025
Rising Action Publishing Co. | Rising Action
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Description
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.
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Available Editions
EDITION | Paperback |
ISBN | 9781998076215 |
PRICE | $17.99 (USD) |
PAGES | 368 |
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Featured Reviews

Negative pictures captured my attention from the very beginning and is one hell of a “ghost” story! I wouldn’t necessarily class this book as a horror, but if you love all things creepy and paranormal, you will LOVE this book!
Negative pictures follows the story of Anita, a women who’s husband was killed in a tragic accident, that has now come back as a “negative image” of himself to torment her - turning loving memories into nightmares. Only a few people are unlucky enough to have a negative image of a passed love one attached to them and it is unclear as to why. She quickly finds comfort and friendship in Joshua, who he himself is being tormented by the NI of his fiancé, as together they try to solve this mystery.
As society struggles with the rising horror and threat these NI’s may bring, a charismatic extremist pushes a radical solution to keep the afflicted separate from the rest of the world.
Anita and Joshua must work together to prevent the breakdown of themselves and their community.
This book had me hooked from start to finish and had me feeling creeped out in the best possible way. It is so different from anything I have read and brought an amazing twist to the concept of a “ghost story”.
I do wish the ending had slightly more resolve, but I could easily see potential for a sequel to come out of it. Despite that, it didn’t take away from my enjoyment of the book at all, and even as a stand alone book, I thought it was remarkable.
I will definitely be recommending this book and can’t wait to see what the author writes next!