Lilith: A Tale Set in Old Salem

by C. De Melo

Lily Healer is a reclusive albino with incredible spiritual power. Mass hysteria and terror sweeps through her community in the year 1692 when the village children complain of being tormented by witches. The arrival of Marcus Wiseman, an intimidating Puritan nicknamed the "Hammer" (Malleus Maleficarum), strikes fear into the hearts of many. His mission is to help the reverend find those who have signed the Devil's Book. Lily avoids the fearsome man at all costs-until a shocking dream reveals the truth. Her life changes drastically after that fateful night, for she knows that their destinies are intertwined. Together, they must combat the Puritanical tyranny threatening Salem Village.

This riveting supernatural thriller combines historical facts with romantic suspense and magical realism.

Genres: Historical Fiction

286 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 11, 2018

About the author

I perform CPR on history & breathe life into the past...

Hello and welcome! After obtaining my Art History degree from UMASS Dartmouth in 2000, I was hired by an American university to coordinate educational programs throughout Italy. In 2007, I settled in Florence to work as a museum guide. I've been a full-time author since my first book (SABINA) hit #1 in 2014.

My specialty is historical fiction set in Italy, although I do write different genres. I'm a globetrotter and do my utmost to visit every city and historical site mentioned in my novels in order to provide readers with vibrant descriptions.

NOTE: Unfortunately, goodreads does not update book covers, so some of these here are outdated. Please visit my Amazon page by clicking this link: https://www.amazon.com/C.-De-Melo/e/B...

Reviews

[Caz · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5*

[Sarah · Rating 1 out of 5]

I FINALLY finished this book for book club! If it wasn’t for book club & if I hadn’t already spent so much time reading it, I wouldn’t have finished it. It could have been decent - the setting of the Salem Witch Trials, especially this time of year, was interesting. But the story was weird & I didn’t like the writing & I was just generally not a fan.

[Jessica · Rating 2 out of 5]

Omg..I was rooting for this book and enjoyed it for the first 89%and then it just…went nowhere

[Judy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well told story

Great writing. I got lost in this tale. Did not want it to end. A little bit of history, love, devotion and sex....what's not to like???

[Bradley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book!

Yet another amazing book by C. Dr Melo. You are truly transported to Salem. Amazing. A must read. Can't wait to read more!

[Siobhan D · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed the narration of Megan Evans, you can hear the worry, the fear and hope.

This story is set in the Salem Witch Trials in the late 16th century. We see it from the perspective of an orphan girl who is branded by the town as a changeling.
Lilly has her own journey. The Hammer, the witch hunter comes into town. It is then that Lilly finds out about her secret. She learns his secret as well. Can Lilly protect herself and mother from the demons and not be accused of witchcraft? With so many secrets and accusations of who is a witch. And everyone living in fear of being hung.

[Cheryl Clancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Fascinating Book

A different story regarding the Salem Witch Trials in the late 16th century. The story is told from the perspective of an orphan girl who is branded by the town as a changeling. As always, the author weaves a riveting story with rich characters in her easy style.

[Caroline 'relaxing with my rescue dogs' · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this and you can tell it was so well researched. I learnt a lot but also it was written in a way that you really got to know the characters and their story, I can just escape into a book by this author and just embrace it.

[Mandy Sawyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. The characters and setting is fantastic. The way that the story is told is captivating. Megan has a beautiful tone to her voice that will mesmerise you.

[Patricia Raspa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ends way too abruptly. Very disappointed because over all I like her writing style.

[Alan Porter · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars 🌟

[Michelle Irwin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beware

Although written very well, the subject matter can be very unsettling. Really enjoyed the first half of the story, the second half gets into demons ,warlocks, witches,voodoo, ect... Very unrealistic. I actually felt a bit wrong in reading about such things,especially when they're portrayed in a positive light. Good does concur evil, but using characters from another realm.