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An Atmospheric, Dual-Timeline Gothic Thriller

Discover the dark secrets of Fynhallow Bay with The Book of Witching, a compelling novel by acclaimed author C.J. Cooke. This fierce and haunting tale of maternal love, revenge, and ancient curses is a perfect addition to any collection of Gothic fiction or psychological thrillers.

The narrative weaves together two women separated by four centuries, but bound by a mysterious black-paged artifact: the titular Book of Witching.

• 1594, Orkney: Alison Balfour, a spaewife, is unjustly accused of witchcraft and awaits a trial that could see her burned alive.

• 2024, Glasgow: Clem waits desperately by her daughter Erin’s hospital bed after Erin is found on an isolated beach with catastrophic burns, her boyfriend dead, and no memory beyond the name “Nyx”.

As Clem searches for answers, she begins to wonder if her daughter’s condition is due to a broken mind or the effects of a centuries-old curse tied to a woman wrongly accused of witchcraft. Inspired by a real historical witch trial, this novel is C.J. Cooke’s finest work yet, delivering an addictive page-turner filled with mystery, the supernatural, and strong female characters.

• Author: C.J. Cooke

• Publisher (Hardcover): HarperCollins Publishers

• Publication Date (Hardcover): October 10, 2024

• ISBN-13 (Hardcover): 9780008656218

• Format: Hardcover

• Pages: 365 pages (UK Hardcover) or 384 pages (US Hardcover/Paperback) Assuming 365 pages for the HarperCollins UK hardcover edition.

• Dimensions (Approximate): 240 x 159 x 38 mm (or 9.45 x 6.26 x 1.5 inches)

• Weight (Approximate): 600 grams (or 1.32 lbs)

• Condition: Great Condition (A copy in great condition will have minimal to no wear to the dust jacket and boards, clean pages, and a binding that remains tight. Suitable for collectors.)