Chloe Sabourins world was turned upside down three times over when she learned that the unspeakable murders in her native New Orleansthe ones that nearly claimed the life of her friend Lucywere committed by her own mother, the dark witch Thisbe. Moving on from that is the toughest thing shes ever had to do. Now a new series of ritualistic killings suggests that Thisbe is plotting again. Chloe seeks help from the mysterious Mama Legba, even though shes unsure whether or not she can trust the Voodoo Queen. But when her boyfriend Piers vanishes, all signs point to Thisbe, and Chloe must quickly learn all she can from Mama Legba to save the one person she has left . . . even if it means bringing down her mother. Praise: ""Gathering Deep is a stunningly intricate and fascinating masterpiece.""VOYA Offers psychological melodrama and ghoulish thrills.Kirkus Reviews ""Maxwell's novel excels in its heady, Southern-drenched mood.""School Library Journal ""Fans of gothic horror will eagerly flock to this spooky sequel.""Booklist