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The Thirteen Black Cats of Edith Penn
What potion can restore a young girl's invalid mother to full health? What spell would give a bullied teenager the power to strike back against her tormentors?
Edith Penn knew. If you believed the stories whispered around town, there wasn't anything that the old witch couldn't do for the right price.
But that's all over now. Edith Penn is dead. Buried. Forgotten.
...But something is alive in the small town of New Birmingham. Something that only grows stronger every day. The dying here has only just begun, and nobody can say when it's going to end.
Nobody except for the thirteen black cats of Edith Penn.
Come back under the spell as Sean McDonough returns with a new novel of witchcraft and terror!
Edith Penn knew. If you believed the stories whispered around town, there wasn't anything that the old witch couldn't do for the right price.
But that's all over now. Edith Penn is dead. Buried. Forgotten.
...But something is alive in the small town of New Birmingham. Something that only grows stronger every day. The dying here has only just begun, and nobody can say when it's going to end.
Nobody except for the thirteen black cats of Edith Penn.
Come back under the spell as Sean McDonough returns with a new novel of witchcraft and terror!
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Published December 14, 2021
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December 16, 2021
Do you like cats? Do you like cats who might be a little bit evil and who might want to take a little revenge on a jerk or twenty? THERE IS ONLY ONE CORRECT ANSWER AND IT ISN’T NO! 😹 Even if you answered incorrectly, I’m thinking you will still have tons of fun with this dark magical gory gem. I know I sure did!
I’ve read a few books by this author and they’ve all been what I’d consider fun gory B movies in book format and I love knowing I can step into one and forget all of the stresses of the world and enjoy them with unabashed dark amusement, taking glee and solace in watching some awful folks suffer.
So, the story begins when an old woman named Edith Penn is found dead. That’s nothing new, right? Many a book starts out in such a way so what’s the big deal? Well, this isn’t your ordinary recovering a dead body scene. This woman, the town witch, has been devoured by her 13 black cats who have been feasting on her flesh and who are found drenched in her blood and other bits, haha. How kind of Edith to give back to the earth and complete the circle of life, right?! I tell my kids that if I die a kooky old cat lady to please let my cats eat me instead of doing all that embalming nonsense and toxifying up the world and they think I am kidding. I am only half kidding, tbh, because the whole death industry makes my skin crawl. Anyhow, this scene was all kinds of nasty fun until I learned what they planned to do to the cats who have tasted flesh, and then I had a mini oh shit moment. Oops, maybe I’ll have to change my death plans after all! But there’s no need to worry here. These cats are wily and people are pervy and crooked and the cats are soon unleashed upon the town to wreak complete havoc on those who deserve it and also on a few who don’t (oops).
The story follows the cats as they cozy up in their new homes and several of their new caretakers. Before long strange things start to occur. I will not reveal any of them because you should discover all of it on your own. There is magic and evil afoot and lots of carnage! The book also flips back in time to tell the story of Edith, explain who she was and how she ended up the way she did. I found it all endlessly fascinating. I think I could’ve read an entire book about just her journey because she was such an interesting character.
This book is filled with murder and mayhem and it has some great moments of humor thrown in just where they’re needed. I always love it when an author can gross me out, force me to care about the characters, and also make me laugh. Dark and gloomy is fantastic but too many in a row can sometimes be a bit too much to handle so a book like this is refreshing - as weird as that may sound.
My only minor complaint, and it might be my too-stressed brain, are the number of characters who pop in and out. There was a time or two when I was a little confused about who was who but eventually I caught on. I’d recommend reading it in a sitting or two, if possible.
This book was so much fun. It was a gloriously evil tale with several scenes that I won’t soon forget. It went off in a few unexpected directions and even tried to break my heart a time or two. Very highly recommended if you like the wild gruesome stuff!
4 1/2 ? 5? I dunno. I'm bad at this. I really enjoyed it so I'm giving it a five.
This is a review of my personal reading experience. Yours may differ. Don't be blaming me if it does!
I’ve read a few books by this author and they’ve all been what I’d consider fun gory B movies in book format and I love knowing I can step into one and forget all of the stresses of the world and enjoy them with unabashed dark amusement, taking glee and solace in watching some awful folks suffer.
So, the story begins when an old woman named Edith Penn is found dead. That’s nothing new, right? Many a book starts out in such a way so what’s the big deal? Well, this isn’t your ordinary recovering a dead body scene. This woman, the town witch, has been devoured by her 13 black cats who have been feasting on her flesh and who are found drenched in her blood and other bits, haha. How kind of Edith to give back to the earth and complete the circle of life, right?! I tell my kids that if I die a kooky old cat lady to please let my cats eat me instead of doing all that embalming nonsense and toxifying up the world and they think I am kidding. I am only half kidding, tbh, because the whole death industry makes my skin crawl. Anyhow, this scene was all kinds of nasty fun until I learned what they planned to do to the cats who have tasted flesh, and then I had a mini oh shit moment. Oops, maybe I’ll have to change my death plans after all! But there’s no need to worry here. These cats are wily and people are pervy and crooked and the cats are soon unleashed upon the town to wreak complete havoc on those who deserve it and also on a few who don’t (oops).
The story follows the cats as they cozy up in their new homes and several of their new caretakers. Before long strange things start to occur. I will not reveal any of them because you should discover all of it on your own. There is magic and evil afoot and lots of carnage! The book also flips back in time to tell the story of Edith, explain who she was and how she ended up the way she did. I found it all endlessly fascinating. I think I could’ve read an entire book about just her journey because she was such an interesting character.
This book is filled with murder and mayhem and it has some great moments of humor thrown in just where they’re needed. I always love it when an author can gross me out, force me to care about the characters, and also make me laugh. Dark and gloomy is fantastic but too many in a row can sometimes be a bit too much to handle so a book like this is refreshing - as weird as that may sound.
My only minor complaint, and it might be my too-stressed brain, are the number of characters who pop in and out. There was a time or two when I was a little confused about who was who but eventually I caught on. I’d recommend reading it in a sitting or two, if possible.
This book was so much fun. It was a gloriously evil tale with several scenes that I won’t soon forget. It went off in a few unexpected directions and even tried to break my heart a time or two. Very highly recommended if you like the wild gruesome stuff!
4 1/2 ? 5? I dunno. I'm bad at this. I really enjoyed it so I'm giving it a five.
This is a review of my personal reading experience. Yours may differ. Don't be blaming me if it does!
January 24, 2022
I need more books like this in my life. THE THIRTEEN BLACK CATS OF EDITH PENN is the perfect tale of witchcraft, terror, and cats from Sean McDonough. Edith Penn is the town witch and she is found dead and devoured by her 13 cats - they are covered in her blood. They should likely be put down due to the tragic and seemingly violent act they committed by eating their dead owner, but they are instead washed, cleaned up, and given to homes throughout the community. A lot of interesting and creepily weird things start happening to the new owners and their recently adopted furbabies. SOME REALLY strange things.
This book brings a TON of great scenes from a man being flayed by the wind to eyeballs being scooped out and more. Each dark, twisted scene that is ultimately all part of the grand design will keep you racing through this story. These cats kept giving me slight Village of the Damned children vibes and I was hanging on to every messed up activity that I read. The end was great and the final few chapters totally through me in the best way.
McDonough knows how to write a fun, creepy story and keep it fast-paced and entertaining the whole time. We get a some flashback POV chapters that cover Edith Penn's origins and we see her change into the woman the town now knows. I loved all the back story and could have used loads more if we are being honest - it was so cool!
If you like cats then pick up this book.
If you like witchcraft then pick up this book.
If you like creepy, fun deaths of people you also can't stand then pick up this book.
You just need to pick up this book!
This book brings a TON of great scenes from a man being flayed by the wind to eyeballs being scooped out and more. Each dark, twisted scene that is ultimately all part of the grand design will keep you racing through this story. These cats kept giving me slight Village of the Damned children vibes and I was hanging on to every messed up activity that I read. The end was great and the final few chapters totally through me in the best way.
McDonough knows how to write a fun, creepy story and keep it fast-paced and entertaining the whole time. We get a some flashback POV chapters that cover Edith Penn's origins and we see her change into the woman the town now knows. I loved all the back story and could have used loads more if we are being honest - it was so cool!
If you like cats then pick up this book.
If you like witchcraft then pick up this book.
If you like creepy, fun deaths of people you also can't stand then pick up this book.
You just need to pick up this book!
February 22, 2022
Really enjoyed this read!! May never look at my black cats the same way!
November 1, 2023
I went into this novel thinking it would be a whimsical Halloween read. Boy was I wrong!! I really enjoyed this gore-laden and frightening horror. Would have been five stars from me. However, as mentioned by other GoodRead reviewers, the e-book contained quite a few glaring grammatical errors that were difficult to look past. Still and all, a wonderfully satisfying read.
June 17, 2023
Three stars? 2.5? This was a difficult one to pin down, and I’ll be honest I was hoping I’d give it a higher rating than I did. I always try and review titles with as much honesty as I possibly can, I just genuinely wish this caught on as well with me as it seemed to with so many others.
The plot line is what really solidifies this story, as I’ve never read a book that focuses on a witches familiar- or thirteen of them for that matter! As a practicing witch myself, (regardless of how anyone feels about that,) I love reading books about women like me, and by that I mean witches not “butchers” if you catch my drift. I loved Edith best, surprise surprise. I loved most of the names of her cats too, being unique and completely underused. The concept is strong with this one, and in Edith’s multiple flashbacks the atmosphere seems to really work.
But then we get back to Rhode Island. That’s where my issues start.
I could not stand Rebecca. I honestly didn’t care much about Brian either, although he was tolerable. Their relationship felt pointless to me, and I just could not connect with their storyline in virtually any way. Granted, that could be because I’m a mentally deteriorating carnie, but I digress. I was bored of their normie lives, and I feel like the cats entering them didn’t even shake things up quite enough for me.
Senator Hyde is supposed to bring a lot of meat to the plot, but again, I couldn’t care less about him and found myself not only confusing him for Duncan multiple times but hardly remembering who he is. Maura was an interesting piece of this story- but she is NOT given enough “screen time” in my opinion, and her story is left way too unexplored when I think it should’ve been a much broader section of the book. But, these are all really subjective and personal opinions.
I’m certainly not here to nit pick. I think that this idea rocks. I think the parts that explored Edith Penn, including the “present day” lead ups to her eventual demise, were almost impossible to put down. I just didn’t feel any excitement when it came to our Rhode Island natives and their more worldly struggles. Part of me wishes this had taken place somewhere like Salem, but I could also see how that would be overdone. Overall, I think the author can certainly write his ass off, and I would most definitely dive into his other works.
Not a complete loss from me, but I did have my grievances with it. Edith Penn, however, as a character, is brilliant. I would not shy away from any more lore concerning her and her black cats. However, the townspeople felt like a dull coat of paint over her intriguing and multi layered story.
Side note, the “limbo” scene was a pretty vivid fever dream, and I want to give a giant props to Sean McDonough for coming up with that! If you like folklore or anything magick related, you may just wanna try this one out. It could appeal to you easily.
March 13, 2022
There is no way I could even think of giving this book less than 5 stars. Witches, black cats, corruption and revenge.. You couldn't ask for more. It has just enough gore to keep you entertained and turning the pages and the ending you won't even see it coming.
December 30, 2021
I have two black cats.
I'm going to stare at them a bit strangely now. Do they know something I don't? They might.
This book was so fun! I'm surprised I haven't heard more about it! It's fun, the characters are great, and it's gross.
If you like cats, well written characters, magic, and revenge..you need to try this book! I mean seriously give it a read!
I'm going to stare at them a bit strangely now. Do they know something I don't? They might.
This book was so fun! I'm surprised I haven't heard more about it! It's fun, the characters are great, and it's gross.
If you like cats, well written characters, magic, and revenge..you need to try this book! I mean seriously give it a read!
June 27, 2023
I was intrigued by the title because it has cats what I got was an intriguing and engaging story
July 5, 2023
If you like good witch stories, I highly recommend this book!! Excellent character development and I thought the story flowed really well! Have to say it did have me taking some sidelong glances at my cat for awhile there!! 🤨😂🙀🐈⬛
February 6, 2022
What a delightfully gruesome story! Murder, gore, revenge, and cats...what's not to love?
July 20, 2023
I really just wanna yell "F*ck yeah!" & leave it at that but I won't.
This book hit so many boxes for me. Witch, uh yeah. Bounce backs in time for background, uh yeah. Evil cats, uh hell yeah! Gratuitous use of the word "squelch", be still my heart! Multiple pov's for various characters, uh yes. Deaths you love AND deaths you hate, hell's yeah! Ominous ending, f*ck yes! There's more to love. So much more.
This book hit so many boxes for me. Witch, uh yeah. Bounce backs in time for background, uh yeah. Evil cats, uh hell yeah! Gratuitous use of the word "squelch", be still my heart! Multiple pov's for various characters, uh yes. Deaths you love AND deaths you hate, hell's yeah! Ominous ending, f*ck yes! There's more to love. So much more.
November 22, 2021
I felt the need to do my first review for The Thirteen Black Cats of Edith Penn because Sean McDonough has once again made such an entertaining book. As always there is the perfect mix of humor and horror/gore here and as always Sean delivers. With this book and all other of Sean’s books, I am reminded of when I was younger and would love to watch B-movies and always be entertained. Skip your TBR pile and read this right away!
June 25, 2023
This book was truly amazing. I'm not usually a witchcraft book reader but having cats as basically main characters really drew me in. And man am I GLAD I gave this book a shot. Absolutely loved it.
June 21, 2023
This book was SO FUN AND CREEPY. Loved the creepy cats, revenge plot, and many of the characters. I want a cat named Tituba now (yes I know that’s a terrible idea haha). Be warned- there is animal death and as an animal lover, I like knowing that going into a story, and it leads a pretty gnarly ending for a very unlikable character.
February 6, 2022
Edith Penn once solved their problems as the local witch, but now the town of New Birmingham has a lot more to deal with when her body’s discovered and her thirteen cats are unleashed to wreck havoc. The dying starts, families at risk when they open their doors to the stray felines that walk the streets.
(WARNING: This review contains minor spoilers.)
I received this book in exchange for an honest review. I thank Sean McDonough for giving me the opportunity.
The Thirteen Black Cats of Edith Penn concluded my reading of 2021 with a gloriously gruesome bang. Two paramedics discover the corpse of Edith Penn in her home, where her body has been consumed by her cats – yeah, what a way to start off, right? It’s the kind of shocking event that would immediately hook me, yet my level of interest only increased tenfold as McDonough presented the compelling mystery of Edith, drip feeding information that I readily gobbled up. While it followed the fate of the cats after the flesh-eating incident and the other strange goings on of the town, it also hopped back in time to where young Edith made some startling discoveries about herself. It was all witchcraft and forces better left alone, involving everything from occult practices, to outright bloody mayhem where nobody was safe.
I’m never shy about voicing my dislikes, but I have nothing negative to say about this one. I always found myself thinking about it, even when it wasn’t possible to sit down and read it, and that’s rare. McDonough’s writing excelled in everything it set out to do, making me laugh one minute and uncomfortable the next. There were multiple characters to keep up with, their lives full of emotion and often highlighting the terrible things people are capable of. The supernatural elements also ticked the right boxes, and I especially appreciated the consequences of magic, as well as how it was depicted as such an unpredictable force.
In conclusion: The Thirteen Black Cats of Edith Penn had humour, murder, and fluffy kitties. With a host of characters, it had those to feel for, and those to wish horrible things upon. I loved everything to do with Edith herself, and the mystery surrounding her death. There’s no question that this book impressed the hell out of me, and I’m surprised there’s not more eyes on it right now. Being my first experience of McDonough’s work, I won’t pass up checking out his other books.
Notable Quote:
The silence was too full for an empty apartment. A dead body had a way of announcing itself. Eventually, you learned to hear it.
© Red Lace 2021
Blog ~ Twitter
(WARNING: This review contains minor spoilers.)
I received this book in exchange for an honest review. I thank Sean McDonough for giving me the opportunity.
The Thirteen Black Cats of Edith Penn concluded my reading of 2021 with a gloriously gruesome bang. Two paramedics discover the corpse of Edith Penn in her home, where her body has been consumed by her cats – yeah, what a way to start off, right? It’s the kind of shocking event that would immediately hook me, yet my level of interest only increased tenfold as McDonough presented the compelling mystery of Edith, drip feeding information that I readily gobbled up. While it followed the fate of the cats after the flesh-eating incident and the other strange goings on of the town, it also hopped back in time to where young Edith made some startling discoveries about herself. It was all witchcraft and forces better left alone, involving everything from occult practices, to outright bloody mayhem where nobody was safe.
I’m never shy about voicing my dislikes, but I have nothing negative to say about this one. I always found myself thinking about it, even when it wasn’t possible to sit down and read it, and that’s rare. McDonough’s writing excelled in everything it set out to do, making me laugh one minute and uncomfortable the next. There were multiple characters to keep up with, their lives full of emotion and often highlighting the terrible things people are capable of. The supernatural elements also ticked the right boxes, and I especially appreciated the consequences of magic, as well as how it was depicted as such an unpredictable force.
In conclusion: The Thirteen Black Cats of Edith Penn had humour, murder, and fluffy kitties. With a host of characters, it had those to feel for, and those to wish horrible things upon. I loved everything to do with Edith herself, and the mystery surrounding her death. There’s no question that this book impressed the hell out of me, and I’m surprised there’s not more eyes on it right now. Being my first experience of McDonough’s work, I won’t pass up checking out his other books.
Notable Quote:
The silence was too full for an empty apartment. A dead body had a way of announcing itself. Eventually, you learned to hear it.
© Red Lace 2021
Blog ~ Twitter
August 19, 2023
This is my favorite read of 2023 so far! Brilliant! 13 cat familiars, witches, revenge, girl power! Hell yes. Gore that's written well. I enjoyed all the different character perspectives. I can't wait to reread this fantastic story again.
June 28, 2023
I can’t fathom why this book doesn’t have more reviews, especially since being a part of the BoH indie author brawl!
Do not sleep on this one!
You like cats? You hate cats? Read it.
Do not sleep on this one!
You like cats? You hate cats? Read it.
August 25, 2023
“I believed I could fix things that were never meant to be fixed.”
Edith Penn has lived her days in a magical way. When she is found deceased among her 13 cats, the town isn’t sure what to think.
Are the cats harmless or do they have something to do with the strange things occurring around the town?
What a read. I’m not usually into witches or cats when it comes to my books but there’s something about the way Sean writes that reels you in. There’s a great sense of humor that seeps through the vivid horror.
Despite this book feeling “familiar”, it stands all on its own.
Fun, freaky, and a bit catty!
#booksofhorror #horror #thethirteenblackcatsofedithpenn #seanmcdonough #book #books #read #reads #indiehorror
Edith Penn has lived her days in a magical way. When she is found deceased among her 13 cats, the town isn’t sure what to think.
Are the cats harmless or do they have something to do with the strange things occurring around the town?
What a read. I’m not usually into witches or cats when it comes to my books but there’s something about the way Sean writes that reels you in. There’s a great sense of humor that seeps through the vivid horror.
Despite this book feeling “familiar”, it stands all on its own.
Fun, freaky, and a bit catty!
#booksofhorror #horror #thethirteenblackcatsofedithpenn #seanmcdonough #book #books #read #reads #indiehorror
June 14, 2023
I would describe this as a much creepier version of Goosebumps. It has a little bit of hilarity to it that you would find in those books, but it also has a dark, chaotic feel to the plot. I do think this was the most creative and creepy book I've read so far this year, I gasped out loud several times and did consider that it may give me bizarre nightmares 😂. I also really enjoyed the fact that it didn't have a conventional happy ending, I feel like if it did it would have ruined the entire book for me, like another popular horror book did earlier this year lol.
I loved every part of this.
I loved every part of this.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 11, 2023
This book is excellent. It's well written, there are few flaws, and the story flows. The characters are well developed. And the storyline is amazing. I picked this book up because it's part of a bracket in a page I'm in, and I am definitely not disappointed. I highly recommend you go get this 5 minutes ago.
June 14, 2023
Whoah whoah!!! This was very Pet Semetary meets American Horror Story: Coven. I thoroughly enjoyed every page. I loved all the references to witches in history as well. The ONLY complaint I had was at one part when Rebecca was calling to different witch shops to learn more about Edith, one witch says “the proper term is Wiccan” which isn’t necessarily true. Wiccans CAN be witches but they are not the same term. Being a Wicca is the same as being a Christian. They are religions. Where as witch craft is a practice that can be practiced regardless of religion.
September 1, 2023
Don’t hesitate! You have to read this batshit crazy book about a witch and her familiars!
It’s creepy, unwholesome, and definitely unholy. Some parts were seriously disturbing, so don’t let your kids near this one.
Glad I’m a dog person, this did not sway me to owning cats AT ALL!
It’s creepy, unwholesome, and definitely unholy. Some parts were seriously disturbing, so don’t let your kids near this one.
Glad I’m a dog person, this did not sway me to owning cats AT ALL!
May 4, 2022
The only problem I have with this book is that I need a sequel. haha. I loved it.
April 24, 2023
Wow
Really amazing unique witchy story! Loved the character depth, the background of Edith, and lessons learned. Great ending! Will definitely follow this author in the future
Really amazing unique witchy story! Loved the character depth, the background of Edith, and lessons learned. Great ending! Will definitely follow this author in the future
May 15, 2023
Worth it
Loved this one! If you liked "Needful Things," there's a similar vibe to this one...small town, full of secrets, mysterious goings on that lead up to a crescendo. Definitely recommended.
Loved this one! If you liked "Needful Things," there's a similar vibe to this one...small town, full of secrets, mysterious goings on that lead up to a crescendo. Definitely recommended.
July 15, 2023
This was page turning, scary fun for me! I'm glad I do not have a black cat or I might not sleep again! I will seek out more from this author. Good reading for horror fans.
October 20, 2023
Not sure exactly what it was, but I loved this book!
A great blend of story/writing, characters, and horror/suspense, with a touch of ‘gore’.
Well done Sean 👍🏻👍🏻
A great blend of story/writing, characters, and horror/suspense, with a touch of ‘gore’.
Well done Sean 👍🏻👍🏻
June 21, 2024
It’s about cats, what else do I need to say? 🤪 I’m biased when it comes to cats lol.
But if you really do want to hear my opinion, it’s all about black cats whose skills goes beyond than pushing stuff from table tops or counters. You’re welcome!
But if you really do want to hear my opinion, it’s all about black cats whose skills goes beyond than pushing stuff from table tops or counters. You’re welcome!
September 8, 2024
I'm a dog kinda gal. But this...this power and those 13 "cats"...it was brilliant.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 14, 2021
The Thirteen Black Cats of Edith Penn is a spellbinding tale of witchcraft, terror, and the horrible things people do to one another. Of course, it’s also about the thirteen black cats of Edith Penn.
While reading this, I exclaimed, “What the hell?” out loud many times. Once I finished it, I was speechless for days (regarding the book) except for the occasional WTH in my head. The story splatted the limbic system of my brain and left my prefrontal cortex shrugging its metaphorical shoulders.
It is no secret I enjoy Sean McDonough’s writing. His characters and storylines and gift for nail-biting tension are phenomenal, and The Thirteen Black Cats of Edith Penn is no exception; if anything, McDonough’s talents are even more evident in this one. To say this story is impactful and evocative would be a gross simplification. The complexity astounded me. The horrors astounded me. Sean has astounded me.
Seriously, Sean, WTH?
To be clear, I thoroughly love this book. It’s disturbingly compelling. The culture of witchcraft past and present is well thought out and presented (though the author may have taken artistic liberties here and there; authors do that, don’t get in a twist over it if you see something outside of what you believe to be true). The story itself is full of the unexpected, not the least of which is the tragedy of Edith Penn (no spoilers). There is a human element amidst the horror that will own you long after the last page is turned.
Highly recommended reading, but not for those with delicate constitutions.
While reading this, I exclaimed, “What the hell?” out loud many times. Once I finished it, I was speechless for days (regarding the book) except for the occasional WTH in my head. The story splatted the limbic system of my brain and left my prefrontal cortex shrugging its metaphorical shoulders.
It is no secret I enjoy Sean McDonough’s writing. His characters and storylines and gift for nail-biting tension are phenomenal, and The Thirteen Black Cats of Edith Penn is no exception; if anything, McDonough’s talents are even more evident in this one. To say this story is impactful and evocative would be a gross simplification. The complexity astounded me. The horrors astounded me. Sean has astounded me.
Seriously, Sean, WTH?
To be clear, I thoroughly love this book. It’s disturbingly compelling. The culture of witchcraft past and present is well thought out and presented (though the author may have taken artistic liberties here and there; authors do that, don’t get in a twist over it if you see something outside of what you believe to be true). The story itself is full of the unexpected, not the least of which is the tragedy of Edith Penn (no spoilers). There is a human element amidst the horror that will own you long after the last page is turned.
Highly recommended reading, but not for those with delicate constitutions.
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