The Briar Book of the Dead

by A.G. Slatter

But they left traces behind. In the trees and woods and soil, streams and snows, breezes and flames. In the veins of every woman – to varying degrees – who came after them. And, sometimes, if a woman is in need, if she is cunning and clever, if she is quiet enough to hear the red thread in her veins, she might just be able to find those witches who went beneath.’