Trilogy & Future Works
The Story Isn’t Over—It’s Just Beginning
Carolyn Virginia Parnell’s debut novel, The Ghost of Bertha Mae, is just the first step in a powerful journey of faith, trauma, and spiritual warfare. The story of Yvette—and the legacy of Bertha Mae—continues across a chilling and redemptive trilogy that dives even deeper into the hidden corners of generational pain and healing.
The Bertha Mae Trilogy
Book I The Ghost of Bertha Mae
The beginning of the journey. Yvette returns to Selma and confronts the violent spirit of her mother. What begins as a haunting becomes a battle for her soul—and her future.
Book II [COMING SOON – Title TBA]
The past is not finished. As Yvette seeks peace, new revelations force her to confront family secrets buried for decades. Miss Christine returns, but so does something darker. The stakes are higher, and not everyone will survive unchanged.
Book III [COMING SOON – Title TBA]
All truths come to light. The final book in the trilogy brings closure, confrontation, and spiritual rebirth. Readers will discover the full truth about Bertha Mae—and the surprising fates of the characters they’ve come to love.
“All three books must be read. There are surprises with the main characters that will leave readers stunned.”
— Carolyn Virginia Parnell
Future Works
Carolyn’s storytelling doesn’t end with this trilogy. She has already written seven additional books, with more in development—including another possible trilogy. Each story carries her signature blend of emotional honesty, spiritual depth, and Southern Gothic atmosphere.
Upcoming projects explore:
- Deep-rooted family secrets
- Women’s voices in the Black Southern church
- Redemption through faith after trauma
- Supernatural manifestations of real-life pain
Whether she’s writing horror, historical fiction, or deeply personal drama, Carolyn’s goal remains the same: to uplift, to heal, and to speak truth through story.