Little Spoons

by Diedre J Halbot

Amidst the unique landscape and history of French Newfoundland, rumours of the supernatural and a sudden death unearth family secrets.

After the unexpected death of her grandmother, Mary inherits her property and returns home to western Newfoundland with her young son. When she uncovers curious items that may be clues about her grandmother’s fate, Mary begins to unravel the secrets surrounding a string of suspicious disappearances and deaths in the community—deaths that always seem to involve women.

Demons from the past catch up with Mary as she learns of her grandmother’s isolation from her peers. Discovering stories of witchcraft and rumours of the supernatural, she attempts to piece together her family’s story—a story that may have led to her grandmother’s death. When someone else goes missing, Mary must act quickly to untangle the strings of fact and fiction, or risk drowning in the same rumours that haunted those before her.

119 pages, Paperback

Published February 24, 2026

Reviews

[Michael Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the novel. I loved how the author used the landscape and the local history almost as a character. I was really invested in the main plot but kinda saw the eventual fate of the antagonist coming (I didn't see one part of it coming though - it threw me for a loop. I am not sure how I feel about that). I do hope to see more from this author.

[Nat Hanson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not quite a 3.75/5 Well written. Wish there had been more something, more developed characters, I love unanswered questions but a bit more plot, maybe leaning more into the supernatural, and the end felt a bit too quick and predictable. Still a good read.

[Peter Hanes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed the conversational, inner monologue style writing. Fast paced story, a lot of dry humour with some very nice passages about being a mom. Vivid descriptions of the landscape which really gives a sense of place. Will definitely check out anything the author does next.

[Janalynn · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really liked the setting on Newfoundland's West Coast. I liked the storyline, too, but I sort of wish there'd been more to it?

[Enid Wray · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyable enough read but it left me wanting something just a little bit more.

Looking forward to seeing what this author offers up next.

[Angela Nolan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Editing issues.
A lot of editing issues.

[Laurie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Check out my review of Little Spoons in the upcoming Spring issue of Atlantic Books Today - I strongly recommend it.

[Laura Kieley · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.75 stars, but I rounded up because I just wanted a little more at the end. Definitely a page turner. I loved the Newfoundland references and the absolute mystery that left me wanting more.