The Lost Teachings of Dead Monks

by Lorna Tedder

a Stand-alone in The Secret Lives of Librarians Universe

High‑Concept Tagline: 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 / Sensitivity 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.