Nora Marcelin never asked for magic, but she discovers her untapped powers in the most tragic of waysby accidentally resurrecting her mother during the pandemic. But her miracle has dire consequences. A supernatural infection begins to spread, awakening the dead as relentless zombies.
Guided by ancient Haitian lore and the secrets of voodoo, Nora must unravel the mysteries of her newfound abilities before the city is overrun. In a race against time, she confronts dark forces and uncovers hidden truths that will challenge everything she knows about life, death, and magic.
The First is a gripping horror story that weaves together the enchantment of New Orleans with the haunting legacy of its mystical traditions.