"A Spirit Unrested: Shadows of a Broken Promise" sails deep into the murky waters of family secrets and ancient customs, set against the haunting backdrop of 1983 Africa. Penned by Dili Nwankwo, this gothic horror novel takes readers on a chilling journey into the darkness of unresolved conflicts and restless spirits.

The story unfolds with the solemn deathbed warning of Ugboaku, a matriarch whose final wish becomes a source of contention among her descendants. Before drawing her last breath, she sternly instructs her four daughters never to allow her nephew, Sibbon, to pay his respects in the customary manner.

Yet, upon her passing, Sibbon, along with Ogbuefi, another relative, steps forward to honor her memory with the forbidden gift. What ensues is a gripping tale of familial strife and supernatural retribution.

Ugboaku's daughters, fiercely loyal to their mother's dying wish, find themselves locked in a battle of wills with Ogbuefi. As tensions escalate and tempers flare, the line between the living and the dead begins to blur.

The avenger singles out Ogbuefi, the influential chief mourner whose actions catalyze the unfolding horrors. Despite the daughters' protests, he intervenes, defying Ugboaku's final directive and unleashing a chain of events that awaken ancient spirits.

With his actions, Ogbuefi unwittingly invites the wrath of the restless dead upon himself and his kin. As the veil between the worlds thins, malevolent forces are unleashed, wreaking havoc on the lives of those entangled in the family's dark legacy.

Haunted by guilt and plagued by the vengeful spirit of Ugboaku, Ogbuefi finds himself ensnared in a web of terror from which there may be no escape. "A Spirit Unrested: Shadows of a Broken Promise" weaves together themes of tradition, betrayal, and the supernatural with masterful prose, keeping readers on the edge of their seats until the final, spine-chilling conclusion.

With its richly drawn characters and atmospheric setting, this novel is sure to leave an indelible mark on lovers of gothic horror. .