Nightshade
Nightshade by Autumn Woods, published by Pan Macmillan on June 26, 2025, is a contemporary fiction novel that intertwines romance and suspense. Set in the isolated Sorrowsong University in the Scottish Highlands, the story follows Ophelia Winters, a scholarship student investigating her parents’ mysterious deaths. As she navigates the treacherous social landscape of the university, she encounters Alex Corbeau-Green, the son of her prime suspect, leading to a complex relationship filled with tension and intrigue.
Readers will find a narrative rich with themes of mystery, revenge, and unexpected alliances. As Ophelia grapples with her desire for vengeance and her growing feelings for Alex, the stakes escalate when an unknown tormentor begins to stalk her. This edition includes an exclusive bonus chapter from Alex’s perspective, enhancing the immersive experience of this dark academia tale. With 416 pages, Nightshade promises to engage those interested in contemporary fiction that blends romance with suspenseful elements.
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‘Immensely fun and sexy . . . everything I love about dark academia. Autumn Woods wrote a winner!’ – ALI HAZELWOOD Sunday Times bestselling author of PROBLEMATIC SUMMER ROMANCE
MYSTERY. MURDER. REVENGE. WELCOME TO SORROWSONG UNIVERSITY. . .
He’d burn the world down for her . . . but she plans to burn his to the ground.
Isolated in the Scottish Highlands, Sorrowsong University only welcomes students from the most powerful families. Ophelia Winters doesn’t belong, but a rare scholarship grants her the perfect opportunity to investigate her parents’ “accidental” death near the castle grounds.
Things get off to a rocky start when she runs afoul of the mysterious Alex Corbeau-Green – son of her prime suspect. As far as she’s concerned, he is just a younger version of his billionaire father. A monster hiding beneath a beautiful façade.
When an unknown tormentor begins to stalk Ophelia, she realizes she may not be able to survive Sorrowsong on her own. Alex becomes her unexpected ally – and alibi for murder. And as she begins to fall for the soft heart that hides beneath his hard exterior, her hunger for revenge wavers for the first time.
Can she really bring herself to destroy everything he’s ever known?
The Sunday Times bestselling dark academia TikTok sensation packed with romantic suspense, murder and addictive, enemies-to-lovers tension.
Print edition includes an exclusive bonus chapter from Alex’s POV!
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NIGHTSHADE WILL BECOME YOUR NEW OBSESSION . . .
‘I need a therapist because this book emotionally destroyed me . . .’
‘I am genuinely mind blown at how phenomenal this is.’
‘It completely took over my life, and I have zero regrets . . .Think dark academia, eerie Scottish highlands and secrets lurking around every corner.’
‘You will want to devour and savour this book all at once!’
‘Literally no words right now. 10 stars.’
‘6 stars. I’m obsessed. Why is this the most perfect book ever’
‘Nightshade is not only one of my favourite books of the year but is now also one of my favourite books ever.’
‘I will never recover. Also, a man like Alex please . . .’
‘How can a book be so perfect? The tension, the slow burn, the characters, the setting everything was immaculate’
‘EVERYTHING I needed and more – 5 stars, no hesitation.‘
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NIGHTSHADE IS BOOK ONE IN THE SORROWSONG DUOLOGY.
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