Moonrise | Signed Edition | Hardcover

A Southern Gothic tale of love, secrets, and the shadows we inherit

A haunting, atmospheric novel of dark secrets and second chances, Moonrise is the acclaimed fifth novel from New York Times bestselling author Cassandra King, often called the Queen of Southern storytelling.

When Helen Honeycutt falls in love with Emmet Justice, a charismatic television journalist newly widowed by a tragic accident, their swift marriage unsettles more than just expectations. His closest friends—bound tightly to the memory of his late wife—see Helen not as a new beginning, but as an intrusion.

Hoping to heal old wounds, the newlyweds retreat to Moonrise, the late wife’s family home nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. The Victorian mansion, named for its once-glorious moon gardens, exerts a quiet pull of its own. But as summer unfolds, it becomes clear that Moonrise is a house filled with memory, resentment… and unanswered questions.

Someone wants Helen gone.

And the truth behind the mysterious death of the woman who came before her refuses to stay buried.

Written as a modern homage to Daphne du Maurier’s Rebecca, Moonrise blends Southern Gothic tension, romantic suspense, and psychological depth, exploring love, obsession, loyalty, and the perilous space where grief and desire overlap.

At Honey Badger Books, we love stories that linger — the kind that wrap you in atmosphere, unsettle your assumptions, and leave you thinking long after the final page. Moonrise is exactly that kind of book.

Why Readers Love Moonrise

• A Southern Gothic novel rich in mood and setting
• A modern literary nod to Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
• Complex characters and emotionally layered storytelling
• Perfect for readers who enjoy romantic suspense, psychological fiction, and gothic atmospheres
• Includes a special interview with the author

Praise for Moonrise

“A suspenseful Gothic that gives a nod to its predecessors while still being fresh.”

— Publishers Weekly

“I read Moonrise in a single greedy gulp.”

— Meg Waite Clayton

“A fantastic, not-to-be-missed novel.”

— Anne River Siddons

“Cassandra King is the Queen of Southern storytelling.”

— The Post and Courier

Product Details

• Author: Cassandra King
• Publisher: Maiden Lane Press
• Binding: Hardcover
• Publication Date: September 3, 2013
• Pages: 400
• Language: English
• ISBN / EAN: 2300260036381
• Dimensions: 9.1 × 6.2 × 1.2 in
• Weight: 1.55 lbs
• Target Age Group: 18+
• Features: Price on product, Signed
• Returnable: Yes