Nightshade

1. Alex's surname, reminiscent of a clever black bird
3. A convenient, if suspicious, claim for Ophelia and Alex during a murder investigation
5. The grand, secretive Scottish university where darkness lurks
7. Alex's initial demeanor: dark, moody, and ____
9. What Shakespeare play does Ophelia find a quote on her bed from?
13. Ophelia's athletic talent, showcased in the university pool
14. Cain Green's industry, tied to the sky and Ophelia's tragic past
17. Sorrowsong's architectural style, hinting at age-old secrets and shadows

2. The type of car Alex drives
4. The novel that Ophelia is reading when Alex first sees her in the library.
5. The first name of Alex's father
6. Alex's athletic pursuit, involving an oddly shaped ball and a lot of mud
8. The type of bird that is tattooed on Alex's arm.
10. Alex's unique, slightly insulting nickname for Ophelia
11. How "Nightshade" cruelly leaves its readers – desperate for Book 2!
12. The number of younger sisters Alex is fiercely protective of
14. The mythical figure in the Grand Hall painting
15. The name of Alex's car
16. Ophelia and Alex's preferred method of witty, often coded, communication