Dark Witch: A Prequel to The Frontier Witches Series

by Annette Grantham

Cursed from birth with extraordinary abilities, Lillian McGuire faces a life of suspicion and scorn. Branded a witch in 19th century Ireland, she endures her family's cruelty and the townspeople's disdain. When accusations of witchcraft escalate, threatening her life and her daughters, Lillian vows vengeance against those who persecute her.

Dark Witch follows Lillian's journey from an outcast child to a fiercely independent woman determined to unleash her powers against her enemies. Her uncanny gifts with earth, fire, air, and water condemn her as a sorceress, but she embraces her abilities in her fight for justice. Lillian's indomitable spirit is tested as she battles the sinister forces that seek to destroy her.

This paranormal tale woven with magic, love, and retribution will immerse you in 19th century Ireland. Dark Witch is an enthralling saga brimming with ancient forces, occult secrets, and one woman's unrelenting courage. Can Lillian overcome her persecutors or will she succumb to the darkness that threatens to consume her?

217 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 1, 2023

About the author

Annette Grantham takes readers on riveting journeys through captivating worlds of historical witch fantasy.
Annette Grantham’s life reads like one of her richly imagined fantasy novels—filled with journeys, discovery, and the pursuit of passions. Hailing from the bustling streets of New York, Annette’s early years were a nomadic odyssey from the historic Northeast to the expansive heart of Texas. Her adventurous spirit found a home in the military, where she served with dedication and honor, before she embarked on a tech odyssey as a software engineer. However, beneath the code and uniform, a storyteller’s heart beat with fervent imagination.
Annette’s pen has always been mightier than a sword, and her lifelong dream to weave tales has come to fruition in her writing. She now crafts enthralling fantasy novels that stitch together her fascination with bygone eras and the mystical. Her acclaimed five-book series, “The Frontier Witches,” is where the grit of “Deadwood” meets the enchanting allure of “Practical Magic.” Here, readers find themselves alongside bold and spirited heroines—witches who don’t just navigate but flourish in the untamed frontiers of the Old West.
Nestled in a snug cabin, where the wild whispers of nature are but a window away, Annette lives with her high school sweetheart, a lovably eccentric dog, and under the watchful eyes of a lively squirrel congregation. Her home is not just a retreat but a wellspring of inspiration where she conjures her next spellbinding adventure. Join her, and be spirited away to worlds where history’s shadow dances closely with the flicker of magical reality.

Reviews

[Jan Foster · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some of the best characters are the ones you don’t know if you like or not, but Lillian compelled me to keep reading! Gifted with an unusual combination of powers from a too young age, she’s vilified from birth and carries that pain around with her. It makes her revel in revenge and therein lies her problem. Sooner or later, her peculiar behaviour drives everyone she’s ever loved away and she is left to face the consequences of her actions alone. I look forward to seeing what happens next in the series!

[Annemarie · Rating 5 out of 5]

My heart went out to Lillian. Vilified by her mother from birth and treated more like a slave than a daughter, Lillian grew up harbouring a lot of resentment.
Tired of the false accusations and outright lies leveled against her, she fought back with the one weapon she had................ her magic.
Unfortunately, by doing so she lost everyone she loved and who loved her, and very nearly her own life.

I received a free copy of Dark Witch through BookFunnel and have chosen to leave a review.

[Sandra Walker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simply delicious and satisfying read. Lillian has become my heroine and witch extraordinaire. I identified with her as my growing up was much the same. I can't wait to dig into the rest.