[PRE-ORDER] Eldritch (The Eating Woods, #2) by Keri Lake

Release Date: 9/15/2026

gothic dark fantasy • dark romantasy • slow-burn romance • forbidden magic • monsters

The mortal lands have grown darker, colder, and more dangerous, and Maevyth and Zevander are running out of time. As an ancient power awakens and a sinister curse spreads through Foxglove Parish, their only hope may lie beyond the boundary of the deadly Eating Woods.

The Vibe

Eldritch continues Keri Lake's atmospheric gothic fantasy with Maevyth and Zevander at the heart of a world filled with ancient magic, monstrous creatures, and unsettling secrets. Their journey takes them deeper into the mortal lands as they search for a way forward while the darkness around them continues to grow.

Zevander is facing a danger of his own. Cut off from the essential vivicantem he needs, his time in the mortal world is taking an increasingly dangerous toll. Meanwhile, Maevyth must confront pieces of her past as buried truths begin to surface.

Dark, eerie, and intensely atmospheric, Eldritch blends gothic horror with fantasy romance and a distinctive magic system. The romance remains slow-burning and emotionally charged, making this an ideal read for fans of dangerous worlds, morally complicated characters, haunting settings, and love that has to survive the supernatural forces closing in around it.

Tropes & Tags

• Gothic dark fantasy
• Dark romantasy
• Fantasy romance
• Slow-burn romance
• Gothic horror
• Unique magic system
• Monsters
• Ancient magic
• Cursed lands
• Dangerous journey
• Atmospheric setting
• Morally complicated characters
• Secrets and hidden truths
• High-stakes fantasy
• Character-driven storytelling

Books in Series (In Order)

• Anathema, #1
• Eldritch, #2

Please note: This is a pre-order item and will not be available for pickup or shipment until the official release date. You’ll receive a notification as soon as your order is ready.

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