The HOUR OF THE WITCH has tolled!

"Number one New York Times bestselling author and literary legend Chris Bohjalian returns with a story about Mary Deerfield, a suspected witch in 1662 Boston who, while wrestling with her own internal demons and disastrous marriage, raises suspicions that the demons aren’t just in her own mind.”
—Zibby Owens, Good Morning America

Dear Friends Who Read and Readers Who Are Friends,

Thou art receiving this epistle because thou hast expressed interest in news of Mary Deerfield, the Boston goodwife who has attempted to escape her marriage most toxic — and around whom swirl allegations that she has made a pact with the Devil.

Well, the wait is over. The novel, HOUR OF THE WITCH, is on sale today.

And I bring thee news that —when I heard — caused me to raise high my tankard of ale: Barnes & Noble has selected HOUR OF THE WITCH as their May Book Club Pick and produced a special edition that is most comely. It has a Reading Group Guide and an interview with me. I am most grateful. Learn more about the #BNBookClub here:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/book...

But, of course, thou canst find the novel wherever there are books. It is also:

An Indie Next Pick for May 2021
A Read It Forward Most Anticipated Book of 2021
A Lit Hub Most Anticipated Book of 2021
A CrimeReads Most Anticipated Book of 2021

This novel of historical suspense was inspired by the first divorce in North America for domestic violence, and, yes, one of the first witch hunts in New England, a moment in time when Satan was as real as your neighbor. It's the nexus of adultery, divorce, and. . .witchcraft. For a tale set in 1662, it is unexpectedly timely. Thou canst learn more about it here:

https://chrisbohjalian.com/hour-of-th...

As the brilliant writer behind the Outlander series, Diana Gabaldon, wrote in her review in the Washington Post, “Bohjalian is not only a talented storyteller; he understands women, and it shows in the insightful and empathetic way in which he tells their stories…The book is a thriller in structure, and a real page-turner, the ending both unexpected and satisfying."

And thou canst learn of the books that broke my heart as a boy, and the way I colored upon my mother’s first edition classic novels as a child here:

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/22/bo...

The book tour is virtual. But every event will be most convivial, a conversation between me and some of thy favorite authors. Among them?

Cristina Alger
Lisa Scottoline
Wally Lamb
Dolen Perkins-Valdez
Jeniffer Thompson
Brunonia Barry
Adriana Trigiani
Jennifer McMahon
Gin Phillips
Amor Towles Jenna Blum
Alice Hoffman
Sheila O’Connor
Jodi Picoult

and - wait for it -

Kaley Cuoco

Thou canst find links to all of the conversations on my Facebook page or on my website.

I thank thee so much for thy faith in my work. Fingers crossed thou art never disappointed.

All the best,

Chris B.
www.ChrisBohjalian.com
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PS: Yes, that is me on the cover of the new issue of Writer’s Digest. I am gobsmacked and grateful. In it I reveal a lot about my process. . .and what I think propels my better work.