A centuries-old curse. A town built on dark secrets. And a monstrous truth hidden in the shadows of the Virginia woods.

For Clara, moving to Dinwiddie was supposed to be a fresh start. Instead, she finds herself drawn into a web of local folklore that feels a little too real, and a history that refuses to stay buried. Then she meets Gideon. Gideon is magnetic, guarded, and harboring a devastating secret: he's been carrying a supernatural curse for one hundred and sixty years, a legacy stretching all the way back to the Civil War. The curse he carries connects him to something ancient, and terrifying. The ferocious hidden truth behind the myth of the Sasquatch. When a fierce local named Rowan thrusts Clara deeper into the town's hidden supernatural underworld, Clara realizes she's caught in the deadly crosshairs of a hidden war. As the fierce connection between Clara and Gideon deepens, Clara must decide how far she's willing to go to break a century-old curse. In this town, the monsters aren't just stories told around a campfire. They're watching from the trees.

Perfect for fans of atmospheric young adult urban fantasy and gripping supernatural romance, A Heart in the Trenches flips classic monster lore on its head in a thrilling, modern-day mystery.