Ashes to Ashes

Karina Halle returns with Ashes to Ashes, a supernatural thriller that follows Perry Palomino and her partner Dex Foray. The narrative picks up two months after their relationship shifted and Perry relocated to Seattle. Their performance group, Experiment in Terror, gains new success with the addition of ex-Wine Babe Rebecca Sims as a partner. Despite this professional momentum, the pair faces lingering madness that refuses to stay buried. The plot moves to the stormy Oregon coast, where the team investigates a haunted school. Perry hopes this trip allows her to reconnect with her family and introduce Dex to them. However, her grandmother Pippa begins appearing to Perry with disturbing warnings. The school’s history as a century-old sanatorium for children dying of tuberculosis becomes central. The past residents are returning to life with a singular desire to play with someone forever. This story draws on gothic traditions and the supernatural horror genre. It focuses on family trauma, grief, and the persistence of the past. The narrative structure follows Perry’s emotional journey alongside the escalating paranormal events. The book suits readers who enjoy character-driven horror with strong relationship dynamics. Those seeking lighthearted entertainment or purely action-focused plots may find the tone too heavy. The mature themes require careful consideration before reading.