Shadowclaw was an excellent supernatural horror story that had me hooked almost immediately. I loved the time travel aspect and watching Ethan jump between two points in his life as he tried to stop Shadowclaw. It was fast-paced, creepy, and handled the time travel elements really well. I couldn't put this one down and ended up reading the entire book in one sitting. An easy 5 stars.

Not gonna lie, I wasn’t sure what to expect from this novel but I got goosebumps so many times from how spooky it is. When I was at sleepovers as a kid were played Bloody Mary, but when a Ouija board was brought out I left immediately.

Once I read that a Ouija board was used to summon an entity I knew it was going to scare me and also hit the spot for my horror junky self.

If you’re a fan of horror I would definitely recommend this novel. It’s short, and to the point. If it hadn’t been for work I would have read this in one sitting.

Quick Blurb:
During a sleepover Ethan and his friends decided to play with a Ouija chanting “Shadowclaw, Shadowclaw, come and play!”

That night ended with Ethan’s best friend Robby being murdered.

Now years later, Ethan is doing his best to forget the past and convince himself that Shadowclaw was only a story. But one night while babysitting he finds himself transported back in time to that fateful night. He may have the chance to save Robby from a horrific death.

Release Date: August 11th, 2026

Thank you NetGalley & Quill & Crow Publishing House for the opportunity to read an eARC for an honest review!