A Novel by Reuben Oliver

TheDead Raven

Reuben Oliver

All is not what it seems

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The Dead Raven — book cover

Debut Novel · October 7, 2026

TheDead Raven

The disappearance happened over the course of two days. First, all of the children. Then 90% of the population. No warning. No explanation. No bodies.

The survivors called it the Crash. Raven Carrillo and his brother George are searching for answers in a world that no longer makes sense. Then the dreams start, where Raven rises from a coffin inside an endless cathedral alongside George and a circle of strangers. Among the strangers is Paulina Guerrero, a survivor carved from grief and driven by one purpose: revenge against Jesse Wells, the man who did unspeakable things to her.

In the Arizona desert, a grand hotel stands impossibly untouched — its valets ready, its lights burning, its doors open. Something waits inside. And the truth of who chose the survivors, and why, will rewrite everything they thought they knew.

Post-Apocalyptic Supernatural Horror Thriller
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About the Author

Reuben Oliver

Reuben Oliver is an Australian-born author based in New York City. Before turning to fiction, he spent years as a television editor shaping stories for shows including Big Brother Australia and I’m a Celebrity — a career built on pacing, tension, and knowing exactly when to cut away. The Dead Raven is his debut novel.

Press & advance review inquiries: reuben@reubenoliverauthor.com