McGinn packs nightmares, dread, and suspense into his YA paranormal debut, where new high school graduate Aedan O’Connor—a “clumsy kid at the butt of every joke”—contemplates the next steps in his life - Book Life by Publishers Weekly Review Al Ana's Curse by Jerome McGinn depicts the supernatural adventures of a group of friends determined to solve an eerie mystery connected to their hometown - Readers’ Favorite 5-Star Review Gold Book Award - Literary Titan What happens when a clumsy teenager discovers shadows moving in the darkness? In the quaint town of Cheboygan in Northern Michigan, a band of brave friends embarks on an exciting journey to solve the enigma of a series of strange events that have left the townspeople in a state of dread and suspicion. Plagued by nightmares and stretched to their breaking point, they face their darkest fears as they encounter a sinister force whose malign influence threatens to cast Cheboygan into darkness. Facing their most profound fears and the encroaching gloom, the friends must rely on their steadfast camaraderie to rescue themselves and shield their cherished town from imminent peril. Discover the cast of evil paranormal entities that threaten the bravery of those in doubt. Aedan and his crush, Lindsey, must be vigilant of what lurks in the shadows.