The Lost Teachings of Dead Monks
by Lorna Tedder
Fiction · Standalone · Secret Lives of Librarians Universe
Think The Secret meets The X-Files – when librarians on a routine mission in Ireland discover that an ancient Law of Attraction book unleashes their darkest fears instead of their highest hopes.
Description
They were warned. They should have listened. Be careful what you wish for, especially if you’re holding an ancient grimoire that can bring to fruition your sweetest dreams–or worst fears. Empathic librarian Lilah and her new boyfriend take a dangerous mission in Ireland to bring back a forbidden book. The last priest of a dying order told them not to open the package they are couriering back to safety. Now their deepest desires are manifesting painfully true. Can Lilah save Charlie’s life? Will she even still want to?
Genre
Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Thriller, Occult Fiction, Psychological Horror, Adventure
Tone
Dark, intense, psychological, mysterious, perilous
Tropes
- Dangerous magical artifacts
- Law of Attraction gone wrong
- Routine mission turning deadly
- Relationship tested by supernatural forces
- Ancient priesthoods
- Cursed artifact
Why You’ll Love It
Combines artifact adventure with psychological horror as the Law of Attraction becomes a deadly curse. Ideal for readers seeking dark urban fantasy with damaged characters, ancient secrets, and high-stakes supernatural missions.
Trigger Warnings
- Sexually explicit content
- Dark magic and occult themes
- Psychological manipulation through supernatural forces
- Relationship conflict and betrayal
- Violence
- Mature themes involving manifestation of fears and desires
About the Author
Lorna Tedder is a non-denominational minister, volunteer grief counselor, and full-time writer after a long career in public service. She writes fiction that crosses genres — from paranormal thrillers to romantic suspense to speculative women’s fiction — and non-fiction on spirituality, manifestation, grief, and personal growth. She lives in the Florida Panhandle with her family.