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Crone
“Here I stood, in front of the tree once more, the bark rough beneath my fingertips. This time I knew the truth. I swore on my son’s life that he would be avenged. Somehow, someway, I would have my revenge.”
Heather Keynes’ teenage son died in a tragic car accident. Or so she thinks. However, deep in the wilds of the Devon countryside, an ancient evil has awoken … No-one is safe.
When Heather determines the true cause of her son’s death, she is hell-bent on vengeance. Determined to halt the march of the Crone once and for all, hatred becomes the ultimate weapon. Furies collide in this twisted tale of murder, magic and salvation.
Heather Keynes’ teenage son died in a tragic car accident. Or so she thinks. However, deep in the wilds of the Devon countryside, an ancient evil has awoken … No-one is safe.
When Heather determines the true cause of her son’s death, she is hell-bent on vengeance. Determined to halt the march of the Crone once and for all, hatred becomes the ultimate weapon. Furies collide in this twisted tale of murder, magic and salvation.
321 pages, Paperback
Published May 3, 2017
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June 18, 2017
Sometimes you just come across a book that fits your mood perfectly at the time; this was certainly one of those.
Absolutely loved this story and the found the MC, Heather, incredibly relatable.
Having tragically lost her son in a car accident, Heather is lost in a fog of grief but does come to notice some other strange deaths in the village, eventually coming to meet the 'Guardians', a coterie of mostly older folk who keep watch over the village. It soon becomes clear the locals are being fed upon by an ancient and evil witch, Aefre (I probably mispronounced that in my head every time I read it, but hey-ho!) and Heather must find within herself the strength to confront and stop her.
I loved the setting of the Devonshire countryside and this was just my cup of tea, as it drew on folktales, myth and legend. And in a weird case of synchronicity, as the hag Peg Powler was referenced in the book, I was listening to black metal band Old Corpse Road and their song of the same name ... spooky! Definitely added to the mood of the tale!
I found there was plenty of depth to the story, such as Aefre's woeful backstory, and there was a richness to even the more peripheral and background characters. This was a really impressive debut novel and I hope to see more of the same from Jeannie Wycherley.
Highly recommended.
Absolutely loved this story and the found the MC, Heather, incredibly relatable.
Having tragically lost her son in a car accident, Heather is lost in a fog of grief but does come to notice some other strange deaths in the village, eventually coming to meet the 'Guardians', a coterie of mostly older folk who keep watch over the village. It soon becomes clear the locals are being fed upon by an ancient and evil witch, Aefre (I probably mispronounced that in my head every time I read it, but hey-ho!) and Heather must find within herself the strength to confront and stop her.
I loved the setting of the Devonshire countryside and this was just my cup of tea, as it drew on folktales, myth and legend. And in a weird case of synchronicity, as the hag Peg Powler was referenced in the book, I was listening to black metal band Old Corpse Road and their song of the same name ... spooky! Definitely added to the mood of the tale!
I found there was plenty of depth to the story, such as Aefre's woeful backstory, and there was a richness to even the more peripheral and background characters. This was a really impressive debut novel and I hope to see more of the same from Jeannie Wycherley.
Highly recommended.
January 20, 2018
Crone is a dark occult fantasy, a story about an evil, ancient, dark witch that terrorizes a small town. Rising from her slumber over and over through decades and generations to hunt and feed off the breath and souls of humans.
Little more than a mummified corpse, she unfolded her outer layer in a shower of dust and dry mould. Her skin, what remained of it, creaked like ancient leather and her flesh stretched taut over foul stringy innards.
Wycherley creates a haunting and eerie atmosphere right from the beginning pages. Luring the reader into her dark, twisted world with a fast-paced and shocking introduction that sets up the story as an emerging dark fantasy with an antagonist that is both horrifying and enticing. Her attention to the horror aspect of dark fantasy is well realized in the first few chapters and the antagonist’s character is developed in such away that there is no mistaking the genre and the audience that the author is writing for.
This evil that has taken so many lives in the small town of Abbots Cromleigh over the years is back once more, determined to wreak havoc, seek vengeance, and open the portal between worlds that will once again unite her with her sisters. Wycherley’s list of unique and interesting characters, range from immortal guardians; witches who have dedicated their lives to protect the large oak tree that acts as a sentinel blocking the portal from the dark witch, to a woman who is emotionally broken by the death of her son. Each is multi-dimensional, engaging, and an effective part of driving the story forward.
Vengeance both good and evil is a main theme running through this story, whether it’s the rage driving the ancient witch or the guilt, sorrow, and hatred that spurs the mother who has lost her son. Each brings to light the uniqueness of the human experience and how individuals react differently to tragedy and loss. One of my favorite things about Wycherley’s antagonist is her backstory. The author chose not to make her evil for evil’s sake but a product of her environment, her situation, and her life.
Crone had an ending that was both unique, creative, and had a surprising twist, a bonus to an already well-developed story that keeps the reader on edge, fascinated, and hooked. Wycherley has a talent for storytelling and a penchant for the macabre which is displayed beautifully within the pages of Crone. If you enjoy dark fantasy like I do, then this book will not disappoint. An exceptional read from a Indie author.
Little more than a mummified corpse, she unfolded her outer layer in a shower of dust and dry mould. Her skin, what remained of it, creaked like ancient leather and her flesh stretched taut over foul stringy innards.
Wycherley creates a haunting and eerie atmosphere right from the beginning pages. Luring the reader into her dark, twisted world with a fast-paced and shocking introduction that sets up the story as an emerging dark fantasy with an antagonist that is both horrifying and enticing. Her attention to the horror aspect of dark fantasy is well realized in the first few chapters and the antagonist’s character is developed in such away that there is no mistaking the genre and the audience that the author is writing for.
This evil that has taken so many lives in the small town of Abbots Cromleigh over the years is back once more, determined to wreak havoc, seek vengeance, and open the portal between worlds that will once again unite her with her sisters. Wycherley’s list of unique and interesting characters, range from immortal guardians; witches who have dedicated their lives to protect the large oak tree that acts as a sentinel blocking the portal from the dark witch, to a woman who is emotionally broken by the death of her son. Each is multi-dimensional, engaging, and an effective part of driving the story forward.
Vengeance both good and evil is a main theme running through this story, whether it’s the rage driving the ancient witch or the guilt, sorrow, and hatred that spurs the mother who has lost her son. Each brings to light the uniqueness of the human experience and how individuals react differently to tragedy and loss. One of my favorite things about Wycherley’s antagonist is her backstory. The author chose not to make her evil for evil’s sake but a product of her environment, her situation, and her life.
Crone had an ending that was both unique, creative, and had a surprising twist, a bonus to an already well-developed story that keeps the reader on edge, fascinated, and hooked. Wycherley has a talent for storytelling and a penchant for the macabre which is displayed beautifully within the pages of Crone. If you enjoy dark fantasy like I do, then this book will not disappoint. An exceptional read from a Indie author.
January 29, 2019
Jeannie Wycherley draws on all her experiences of living in the beautiful Devon countryside to conjure up a horror tour de force. Her dark tale of Aefre, an ancient evil spirit that exists by feeding off the souls of the living, is the product of a vivid and slightly macabre imagination. This book is certainly not for those who fear the monster under the bed or suspects a bogeyman lurks in the dark corners of their bedroom. It is a tale that zips along at pace as Heather Keynes, a mother grieving the loss of her son in a traffic accident on a winding country road, begins to suspect there is more to his death than exists in the police reports. Encountering a strange group of elderly people known as the guardians, she begins to learn more as she delves deeper, until she eventually finds herself in a life-or-death battle with the old crone herself. As the story weaves to its inevitable final confrontation you learn the circumstances behind Aefre's hatred of the living and how she has developed the resilience to fight for survival by every means possible. The question is: However powerful she has become, is she strong enough to overcome the irresistible force of a mother's love? Thoroughly recommended.
January 9, 2020
For such a short book this one seemed to drag. I call these kinds of books "just so happens" . She just so happens to go to a class that just so happens to be about tree lore. It just so happens the professor sends her a photo of a specific tree. It just so happens she's able to find the article. It just so happens - you get the point. It also just so happens I'm not a fan of those kinds of stories. I spent more time bored with the plotline and annoyed with the characters than I did actually enjoying the story.
November 6, 2017
We are proud to announce that CRONE by Jeannie Wycherley is a B.R.A.G.Medallion Honoree. This tells a reader that this book is well worth their time and money!
July 11, 2017
So in a nutshell this is a book about witches and a kick ass woman!
Crone by Jeannie Wycherly came highly recommended through a book reviewer who has a great blog at The Grim Reader It's currently on sale for just 99p so I thought why not.
To be honest it was the word witches in the description, that did it for me. I love great stories with witches in it and also just look at the author's surname, Wycherley! Could a name be anymore witchy!?
What I really liked about this book is that it celebrates the strength that women possess, that we're always stronger than what we think we are. I guess most of us aren't as physically strong in the way men are but it doesn't matter as we're strong in other ways. As illustrated in this book, if we dig deep enough we have the power to heal ourselves and others even, to protect our loved ones and even to forgive. The main character, Heather, is a prime example of this. She's a very quiet heroine, not feisty and fierce like some people,(ahem Aefre) but she refuses to give in no matter how bleak and hopeless things look.
The characterisation of Heather was brilliant,she was so relatable and I could really see her as a real person. You can really feel her grief for her son, Max, and take pride in her desire to keep on fighting, in the hope she will learn to live again.
In contrast, Aefre is an example of that woman who cannot forgive and move on with their life. People say that hate is an acid which rots us from within and this saying really applies to her. But having said that she's a great character!
One thing I hate about stories with witches in them is that they are always portrayed as evil.I find this irksome as the reason so many women were persecuted in during the witch hunts was because men feared powerful women and their intelligence and sought to destroy them by either burning them or discrediting women. But in this book evil witches are nicely balanced with good witches who care.
I really enjoyed this book and read it in a matter of days. I just couldn't put it down particularly at the end. I kept thinking how the hell is Heather going to get out of this crazy situation. The plot was really clever, fantastical but really believable too. The ending was so great, all the little loose ends were tied up particularly with the White Cottage. I thought that was a really nice touch.
It was a book that is really easy to get into, it starts off fairly gently but really begins to pick up the pace particularly with the ending. I was torn between desperately trying to skim read so I could find out what happened but also wanting to enjoy it at the same time.
This is the first book written by Jeannie Wycherley I will definitely be keeping an eye out to see what she writes next. This is a one off book but the world that she has created is so cool she could easily write another one in that setting.
P.s Does anyone know how to pronounce Aefre?!
Crone by Jeannie Wycherly came highly recommended through a book reviewer who has a great blog at The Grim Reader It's currently on sale for just 99p so I thought why not.
To be honest it was the word witches in the description, that did it for me. I love great stories with witches in it and also just look at the author's surname, Wycherley! Could a name be anymore witchy!?
What I really liked about this book is that it celebrates the strength that women possess, that we're always stronger than what we think we are. I guess most of us aren't as physically strong in the way men are but it doesn't matter as we're strong in other ways. As illustrated in this book, if we dig deep enough we have the power to heal ourselves and others even, to protect our loved ones and even to forgive. The main character, Heather, is a prime example of this. She's a very quiet heroine, not feisty and fierce like some people,(ahem Aefre) but she refuses to give in no matter how bleak and hopeless things look.
The characterisation of Heather was brilliant,she was so relatable and I could really see her as a real person. You can really feel her grief for her son, Max, and take pride in her desire to keep on fighting, in the hope she will learn to live again.
In contrast, Aefre is an example of that woman who cannot forgive and move on with their life. People say that hate is an acid which rots us from within and this saying really applies to her. But having said that she's a great character!
One thing I hate about stories with witches in them is that they are always portrayed as evil.I find this irksome as the reason so many women were persecuted in during the witch hunts was because men feared powerful women and their intelligence and sought to destroy them by either burning them or discrediting women. But in this book evil witches are nicely balanced with good witches who care.
I really enjoyed this book and read it in a matter of days. I just couldn't put it down particularly at the end. I kept thinking how the hell is Heather going to get out of this crazy situation. The plot was really clever, fantastical but really believable too. The ending was so great, all the little loose ends were tied up particularly with the White Cottage. I thought that was a really nice touch.
It was a book that is really easy to get into, it starts off fairly gently but really begins to pick up the pace particularly with the ending. I was torn between desperately trying to skim read so I could find out what happened but also wanting to enjoy it at the same time.
This is the first book written by Jeannie Wycherley I will definitely be keeping an eye out to see what she writes next. This is a one off book but the world that she has created is so cool she could easily write another one in that setting.
P.s Does anyone know how to pronounce Aefre?!
January 4, 2019
This book seemed promising, it had great reviews and some good cover art, but that’s where it ended for me.
I really wanted to like this book, the description sounded great, but then I started reading it, and the writing style was just, well amateurish. It seems clear that the author either didn’t hire an editor and at least didn’t hire a quality one. It reads like a freshman creative writing sample.
I really wanted to like this book, the description sounded great, but then I started reading it, and the writing style was just, well amateurish. It seems clear that the author either didn’t hire an editor and at least didn’t hire a quality one. It reads like a freshman creative writing sample.
July 5, 2017
I haven't enjoyed a book about witches as much as this one in a long time. Taking you to the past and back to the present, it will keep you intrigued. I hope there will be a part two.
February 24, 2019
Crone. Read it soon.
This book was amazing. I read it in two sittings. I can't wait to read more from Jeannie Wycherley. What a great author.
This book was amazing. I read it in two sittings. I can't wait to read more from Jeannie Wycherley. What a great author.
October 17, 2024
I really enjoyed this book! It’s so well-written and as I listened to the audiobook, so well-narrated. Also, I’m far too happy that mine was the 666th star rating 😁
May 8, 2020
This is the best fantasy novel with witchcraft and magic for a theme that I've read in a long time. Or rather, listened, because my rating is for the audiobook. The book is well written and not a big clump of cliches. The plot is entertaining and extensive. The only criticism I have is that the main character loses credibility in a few places when after experiencing seriously horrible situations, she sometimes turns into a shallow, hollow-headed demeaned stereotypical female character who looks for romance and nothing else as if the entire rest of the spectrum of emotions and human experience do not live in the mind of a woman. But these were short moments and they were few enough not to get annoyed. I'd give it 4,5 stars if I could, but had to go 4 since there's no halves here and this little thing does not allow the perfect 5.
In its sort this is a really great well-written story.
In its sort this is a really great well-written story.
January 9, 2019
Not my usual genre but really enjoyed. Not too unbelievable.
January 4, 2018
Heather is grieving the death of her son, but begins to wonder when more accidents continue to happen at the same tree. Drawn into a world that is ancient, Heather discovers that things are not as simple as she had thought. The Crone had come back planning to destroy Heather's world, but can she be stopped in time? A story that will keep you wanting to know more.
March 3, 2018
3.5-4 stars (read on to discover why I can't decide! Haha)
May contain spoilers
Crone is a dark fantasy featuring a battle of light and dark between a typical hag/crone character and a woman who has lost almost everything.
The good:
I enjoyed this book. The settings, people, and imagery are developed and real. Being able to sink into one characters head was a nice change from most of the books I read (third person and multiple POVS- which I like but sometimes you need a break!). The pacing is slower than a lot of fantasy books but because of the tone and main character, I think it works well here. Heather, the main character, has a rather regular life in an idyllic-sounding town. Her life is thrown off course by the death of her son, and then subsequent, eerily similar deaths in the town. So regular, but not boring by any means. The not so subtle coincidences in the deaths lead her on a journey to discover a witch, who has been lurking in the woods around the town for hundreds of years is to blame. She then attempts to figure out why and how to end the witch. Heather is aided by a group of good witches called Guardians but in the end, she must be the one to finish Afere.
Now for the parts I didn't love or have me scratching my head. To be honest, I wish there had been more about the Guardians in this book. Their lives seem super interesting and I'd loved to hear their story.
I felt like Afere's story, how she became evil, was pretty obvious. Honestly after the first scene of the women dancing around the fire and then the next scene when they're all haggard and evil I already constructed nearly the same scenario in the book in my head. It made perfect sense but for me it wasn't a surprise. It does, however, make you feel for Afere and understand her motive. Maybe not for hundreds of years but . . . I guess what else has she got to do? A part of me would have liked a bigger twist here.
Now for the ending which is the part that has me wavering on my rating. I was about 15-20 pages from the end and the MC still had no idea how she was going to end the witch . . . this troubles me. But what troubles me more is that she figured it out and then realized she's some sort of super powerful witch and simply knows how to use her magic, go back, and change the past? There was no foreshadowing of this amazing superpower that hasn't been seen in ages and the woman had literally no idea five minutes before. It seemed too rushed, and for me unsatisfying. Not only did she save the world she got everything back that she'd lost, but never really understood anything. I'd have liked more information about this background dabbled in earlier and Heather working a bit harder to understand herself rather than it just coming to her near the end.
All in all, though it was a good book and I would recommend it to those who enjoy dark fantasy smartly written.
May contain spoilers
Crone is a dark fantasy featuring a battle of light and dark between a typical hag/crone character and a woman who has lost almost everything.
The good:
I enjoyed this book. The settings, people, and imagery are developed and real. Being able to sink into one characters head was a nice change from most of the books I read (third person and multiple POVS- which I like but sometimes you need a break!). The pacing is slower than a lot of fantasy books but because of the tone and main character, I think it works well here. Heather, the main character, has a rather regular life in an idyllic-sounding town. Her life is thrown off course by the death of her son, and then subsequent, eerily similar deaths in the town. So regular, but not boring by any means. The not so subtle coincidences in the deaths lead her on a journey to discover a witch, who has been lurking in the woods around the town for hundreds of years is to blame. She then attempts to figure out why and how to end the witch. Heather is aided by a group of good witches called Guardians but in the end, she must be the one to finish Afere.
Now for the parts I didn't love or have me scratching my head. To be honest, I wish there had been more about the Guardians in this book. Their lives seem super interesting and I'd loved to hear their story.
I felt like Afere's story, how she became evil, was pretty obvious. Honestly after the first scene of the women dancing around the fire and then the next scene when they're all haggard and evil I already constructed nearly the same scenario in the book in my head. It made perfect sense but for me it wasn't a surprise. It does, however, make you feel for Afere and understand her motive. Maybe not for hundreds of years but . . . I guess what else has she got to do? A part of me would have liked a bigger twist here.
Now for the ending which is the part that has me wavering on my rating. I was about 15-20 pages from the end and the MC still had no idea how she was going to end the witch . . . this troubles me. But what troubles me more is that she figured it out and then realized she's some sort of super powerful witch and simply knows how to use her magic, go back, and change the past? There was no foreshadowing of this amazing superpower that hasn't been seen in ages and the woman had literally no idea five minutes before. It seemed too rushed, and for me unsatisfying. Not only did she save the world she got everything back that she'd lost, but never really understood anything. I'd have liked more information about this background dabbled in earlier and Heather working a bit harder to understand herself rather than it just coming to her near the end.
All in all, though it was a good book and I would recommend it to those who enjoy dark fantasy smartly written.
May 13, 2017
Incredibly twisty and dark but also beautiful and lyrical, this book is one that you won't want to put down. I fell in love with the characters, but most of all the wicked crone. She is terrible in all her glory. Even though I should have hated her, I really felt for her. Everything was so real and dangerous that I kept jumping at noises while reading. Definitely an author to keep an eye out for.
October 31, 2017
I loved this book.
Ms. Wycherley has crafted a tale of a mother’s loss, allowance of love and return to acceptance that is impeccably written. The inclusion and description of the setting and the nature of the world is exceptional. Truly an Example of using setting as a character in the very best way. The mystery was binding and well-unraveled. The horror was frightful and foreboding as well as believable. The writer did a lovely job of bridging the gap between realism in the actual world an made the magical world just as palpable. A strength was her attention to sympathy. The author truly let you see all worlds and all characters from every angle. This created spellbinding storytelling that hooked me to the final page. So well done.
Ms. Wycherley has crafted a tale of a mother’s loss, allowance of love and return to acceptance that is impeccably written. The inclusion and description of the setting and the nature of the world is exceptional. Truly an Example of using setting as a character in the very best way. The mystery was binding and well-unraveled. The horror was frightful and foreboding as well as believable. The writer did a lovely job of bridging the gap between realism in the actual world an made the magical world just as palpable. A strength was her attention to sympathy. The author truly let you see all worlds and all characters from every angle. This created spellbinding storytelling that hooked me to the final page. So well done.
October 21, 2022
Wycherley is a favorite author of mine, so I was absolutely thrilled to discover one of my local libraries offering up this title! (Thank you for that wide-distribution!)
Perfect for this time of year, as it’s a bit eerie and mysterious and dangerous at times. An absolutely beautiful setting and a relatable female lead only added to the experience. Epic descriptions, perfectly grisly at times.
It could be startlingly dark at times, which I love! This is really expertly and interestingly done because it manages to be extremely dark at times, but still hopeful during other times and ultimately: a beautiful story.. I love this author’s cozies, and after seeing this, I expect she can pull off anything.
4 stars.
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
🎬🍿 This would actually make an epic movie or mini-series!
Audio:
Excellent, this narrator was pleasant to listen to and performed appropriately. Four-star performance.
Perfect for this time of year, as it’s a bit eerie and mysterious and dangerous at times. An absolutely beautiful setting and a relatable female lead only added to the experience. Epic descriptions, perfectly grisly at times.
It could be startlingly dark at times, which I love! This is really expertly and interestingly done because it manages to be extremely dark at times, but still hopeful during other times and ultimately: a beautiful story.. I love this author’s cozies, and after seeing this, I expect she can pull off anything.
4 stars.
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
🎬🍿 This would actually make an epic movie or mini-series!
Audio:
Excellent, this narrator was pleasant to listen to and performed appropriately. Four-star performance.
October 19, 2020
I judged a book by its cover, I mean look at that eye/tree and tell me it doesn't pull you in. Jeannie Wycherley seems to be a good writer and I kinda feel bad just giving this two stars but it really wasn't for me.
Let's start with what I really liked: the parts from the Crones POV (the road and bedroom scenes were both great) Wycherley definitely has a way with words. The descriptions of the Crone, her history, actions, and the showdown at the end were all creepy and exciting. The investigation wasn't too bad to follow along with either.
But with that said I was really hoping for more of a slasher, but this read like a YA adventure novel with adult characters. I didn't care for the relationship or guardian aspects of the story at all which was the majority of the plot.
I know a few people that would enjoy this one more than I did but it wasn't really my cup of tea.
Let's start with what I really liked: the parts from the Crones POV (the road and bedroom scenes were both great) Wycherley definitely has a way with words. The descriptions of the Crone, her history, actions, and the showdown at the end were all creepy and exciting. The investigation wasn't too bad to follow along with either.
But with that said I was really hoping for more of a slasher, but this read like a YA adventure novel with adult characters. I didn't care for the relationship or guardian aspects of the story at all which was the majority of the plot.
I know a few people that would enjoy this one more than I did but it wasn't really my cup of tea.
December 21, 2019
I revised my rating upwards after finishing this book. I started this thinking it wold be a run of the mill thriller: the villain is evil, the hero is good, black and white. The stories of the minor characters (and some of the major ones) redeemed it. Lonely old people, a young hobo, an abused girl, they are written with such clarity that you feel what they feel and mourn when their voices are silenced.
Even Ephra the Crone of the title gets her moment of pathos but not in a way set to absolve or elicit sympathy for her. Point in the authors favor, this is not easy to do.
I'm also glad the saintly Heather got a shot at being as fallible and culpable as the villain she felt so superior to.
Even Ephra the Crone of the title gets her moment of pathos but not in a way set to absolve or elicit sympathy for her. Point in the authors favor, this is not easy to do.
I'm also glad the saintly Heather got a shot at being as fallible and culpable as the villain she felt so superior to.
October 6, 2019
Every once in a while you find a book that you buy on a whim and just can't put down. Crone is one of those wonderful finds. Right from the get go it draws you in. The difference between a good writer and a great writer is in the care they take in created every character; not just the main ones. With Crone, Jeannie Wycherley is definitely in the category of great. Her attention to detail with each word, each scene and person is spot on. What really me was her appreciation of what it really means to be a witch, especially in the modern age. I have yet to come across an author who has shown such understanding. Highly recommended.
February 12, 2020
This book ran the gamut of star ratings while I was reading it. It started out "meh," then moved to fairly engaging, then fell off again. Two clinchers: one my fault, the other the author/editor's. My fault: I frequently get to the climax of these supernatural reads when the protagonist faces off the Big Bad and it gets so transcendental and out there that I lose the imagination to visualize and I end up just reading words. Author's fault: the last 10% of the book had so many typos and misspellings they really became a distraction to the final read. I cannot recommend.
September 22, 2018
Fun escape.
I read this in the few days leading up to the Autumnal Equinox and finished it the day of purely by coincidence. How poetic for a story of witches! Not scary but certainly creepy in parts. A fun and quite interesting read that has a fantastic twist at the end that I never saw coming. Keep up the good story telling Jeannie, I can't wait to see what you come up with next!
I read this in the few days leading up to the Autumnal Equinox and finished it the day of purely by coincidence. How poetic for a story of witches! Not scary but certainly creepy in parts. A fun and quite interesting read that has a fantastic twist at the end that I never saw coming. Keep up the good story telling Jeannie, I can't wait to see what you come up with next!
March 19, 2019
This is certainly not my usual genre but I was looking for something different and am pleased that I decided on this book . Well written with lovely descriptive writing the author takes you on a magical journey . The characters are relatable , the story is interesting and entertaining , what more could you need in an excellent read . Well for those that enjoy a little bit of romance you are catered for too , and not to forget it's certainly a little bit creepy !
May 12, 2019
This was an enjoyable book with an excellent story line which flowed very well. However I am puzzled as to how, on one page, the character is drinking from a glass of sherry, and on the next page, the sherry has transformed into a glass of brandy! Hence the 4 stars, nit-picking maybe, but an important point.
I look forward to finding more books by this author as they become available at a sensible price for the Kindle.
I look forward to finding more books by this author as they become available at a sensible price for the Kindle.
June 2, 2019
There are not many books that terrify me but this did. I loved that the main characters were women who had experienced loss. The hag's anger was written with so much detail you felt like you were there smelling the putrid smells and seeing the decomposition. If could make one criticism it would be that the ending felt a little too fairytale like. However, I will definitely be looking to read some more from this author
June 19, 2019
Wonderfully spine tingling, and delightfully 'witchy' - delicious!!
This claws at you right from the get go, and doesn't let go even when the words run out. Fabulously atmospheric, subtly yet dreamily romantic, brings the beauty of Devon to life, and brings to the fore all that is ancient and sacred in the lore of Nature and Wicca and of a time when people were in sync with with everything around us. A bloody good story - I just wish I could bake as well as Claire!!
This claws at you right from the get go, and doesn't let go even when the words run out. Fabulously atmospheric, subtly yet dreamily romantic, brings the beauty of Devon to life, and brings to the fore all that is ancient and sacred in the lore of Nature and Wicca and of a time when people were in sync with with everything around us. A bloody good story - I just wish I could bake as well as Claire!!
May 25, 2019
I really wanted to like this book but it was a major disappointment.
The heroine Heather was an extremely irritating character, her love interest Trent was equally unconvincing.
I thought that the ending was ridiculous. Heather prevents the death of her son who had been dead for four years. The person who arrives on the scene and calls emergency services is Trent ! Absurd.
The heroine Heather was an extremely irritating character, her love interest Trent was equally unconvincing.
I thought that the ending was ridiculous. Heather prevents the death of her son who had been dead for four years. The person who arrives on the scene and calls emergency services is Trent ! Absurd.
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June 14, 2019
A witch is on the war path in Devon and no one is noticing until a grieving mother spots a pattern. Cue a series of odd coincidences leading to a show down with the bad ass witch. Great horror has to be believable and this is almost there but some of the storyline is so incredulous that it just loses it somehow. The ending seems rushed as well which doesn't help.
June 24, 2019
Wickedly awesome!
First book I've read by this author, and it was stupendous!
The writing is second to none. I really hope there is a sequel 😀.
Withcy, spooky and with an intricate plot... Heather and the Guardians are in a race against time! Read and enjoy... I did!
TTFN 😊 ENJOY 😈
First book I've read by this author, and it was stupendous!
The writing is second to none. I really hope there is a sequel 😀.
Withcy, spooky and with an intricate plot... Heather and the Guardians are in a race against time! Read and enjoy... I did!
TTFN 😊 ENJOY 😈
December 18, 2019
Stunningly gothic
I love this book from the first page right to the end, brilliantly written dark and witchy creepy in places ,and great characters highly recommend this book Aefer is a scary character but I found myself wanting to know more about her 10/10 and 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 will be looking for more books by Jeannie Wycherley 😊
I love this book from the first page right to the end, brilliantly written dark and witchy creepy in places ,and great characters highly recommend this book Aefer is a scary character but I found myself wanting to know more about her 10/10 and 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 will be looking for more books by Jeannie Wycherley 😊
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