Shutter By Ramona Emerson

In Shutter, Rita Todacheene, a forensic photographer in Albuquerque, hides a chilling secret: she can see the ghosts of crime victims who reveal the clues needed to solve their murders. Rita's supernatural ability has made her a standout in her field, helping her crack case after case with an almost preternatural eye for detail. However, this ability is a curse as much as it is a gift. The ghosts are relentless, haunting her day and night, disturbing her peace, and disrupting her personal life. It’s a burden that has driven her away from the Navajo reservation where she was raised by her grandmother, left her isolated from friends, and has even entangled her in legal troubles.

When Rita is dispatched to photograph a supposed suicide at an overpass, the victim's ghost—a frenzied and vengeful spirit—attaches herself to Rita, insisting that she was murdered. This encounter thrusts Rita into a dangerous pursuit of justice, placing her directly in the crosshairs of Albuquerque’s most dangerous cartel. As Rita grapples with her harrowing abilities, her journey becomes a desperate fight for survival.

Shutter is a chilling blend of crime thriller and supernatural horror, rich with the atmospheric intensity of the New Mexico landscape. The novel captures the raw edge of life on the reservation while delving into the psychological trauma of a young woman whose ability to communicate with the dead is both a powerful gift and a profound curse. An electrifying debut, Shutter heralds a new voice in crime fiction with a compelling story of revenge, identity, and the unseen world between life and death. 📚❤️