Black Bird of the Gallows by Meg Kassel, Angie Dovage gains a new neighbour, Reese Fernandez, who is attractive and athletic, and at the heart of some strange occurrences. Although he isn't Angie's usual type, she is intrigued and begins to shadow him, seeking to unravel the enigma. Her curiosity leads her to discover more than she anticipated, including paranormal events involving non-human entities and ominous gatherings of crows.