Waiting on Wednesday #80

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

In the Shadow of Blackbirds by Cat Winters
Publisher: Amulet Books
Expected Publication: April 2nd, 2013
Pages: 304

Goodreads Summary:

In 1918, the world seems on the verge of apocalypse. Americans roam the streets in gauze masks to ward off the deadly Spanish influenza, and the government ships young men to the front lines of a brutal war, creating an atmosphere of fear and confusion. Sixteen-year-old Mary Shelley Black watches as desperate mourners flock to séances and spirit photographers for comfort, but she herself has never believed in ghosts. During her bleakest moment, however, she’s forced to rethink her entire way of looking at life and death, for her first love—a boy who died in battle—returns in spirit form. But what does he want from her?

Featuring haunting archival early-twentieth-century photographs, this is a tense, romantic story set in a past that is eerily like our own time.

Oh wow, please take a look at this super creepy cover! The summary sounds like the novel could reflect this mood and I'm desperately hoping it will - because that seems so very promising. Too bad it's still so long until its release date.

Which book are you waiting for this Wednesday?
Carina