Synopses & Reviews
Beautiful Creatures meets The Body Finder in Compulsion, the first novel in a spellbinding new trilogy.
All her life, Barrie Watson has been a virtual prisoner in the house where she lived with her shut-in mother. When her mother dies, Barrie promises to put some mileage on her stiletto heels. But she finds a new kind of prison at her aunt's South Carolina plantation instead
Review
"Ancient spirits, mystery, and Southern charm — what more could you ask for? Compulsion mixes dark magic with darker family secrets in a way that'll make you relieved there are two more books. I can't wait to continue reading about Barrie and the rest of Watson island!"
Kat Zhang, author of What's Left of Me
Review
"A little bit Gone with the Wind, a little bit Romeo and Juliet...Boone's debut mixes a Southern gothic setting with fantasy and romance for an engrossing...mystery. "
School Library Journal
Review
"A paranormal Southern gothic with decadent settings, mysterious magic and family histories rife with debauchery."
Kirkus Reviews
About the Author
Martina Boone is the founder and principal blogger at Adventures in YA Publishing, a Writer's Digest 101 Best Websites for Writers pick. She writes and edits web-based and business material, and lives in Virginia with her husband, two children, and Auggie, a therapy dog, who is convinced it is his job to make the world a better place. Visit her at MartinaBoone.com, Facebook, or Twitter.