The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest

The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest is a hauntingly beautiful fantasy novel that follows Clare, an undead fox bound to the eerie, autumn-locked Deadwood Forest. Neither fully alive nor truly dead, Clare serves as an Usher, guiding wandering souls to their final rest—a role he chose after a fatal accident long ago. His existence is quiet and solitary until an unusual case disrupts his routine: Gingersnipes, a badger soul, arrives at his door but is mysteriously unable to pass into the Afterlife.

Determined to uncover the truth, Clare embarks on a perilous journey with Gingersnipes to seek out Hesterfowl, a prophetic grouse who recently warned of impending turmoil in Deadwood. But what they discover shakes Clare to his core—an unsettling truth that challenges his very purpose and drives him to fight against fate itself.

Blending themes of life, death, and destiny, The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest delivers a poignant, atmospheric adventure filled with mystery, heart, and unforgettable characters.