"A thought-provoking dystopian horror novel with real heart, which is set in the UK two years after humans are nearly wiped out by those who consume them."
Well now, this is rather different! A mix of pagan folklore, dystopian horror, and a tale of relationships and family drama hits the pages with real attitude. Sara’s family, constantly on the move and hiding from the creatures who have been decimating humanity, help a young woman, and then race to find and save Sara’s brother after he is taken.
Please note that you won’t find witches in the traditional sense within this novel, however it is steeped in pagan rituals and folklore. Author India-Rose Bower has created a tale of family and love amongst complete devastation. The family dynamic feels authentic, even as you are thrown into the horror which is crafted with care.
Gaps, holes, and spaces are deliberately left waiting to snare you, ensuring the unknown unsettles and provokes. There is a subtlety at play here, even as the words slice through thoughts, and a relationship builds in front of you. I absolutely adored the ending which hits with a piercing clarity. Hovering over a cliff edge of suspense and tension, We Call Them Witches is an edgy, fiercely provocative read.
PRE-ORDER WE CALL THEM WITCHES NOW, THE HORROR STEEPED IN PAGAN FOLKLORE AND A SAPPHIC ROMANCE SET IN A POST-APOCOLYPTIC WORLD FULL OF HUNGRY ELDRITCH CREATURES . . . --Sara and her family must keep moving.Every few months, they're discovered, and they have to pack up and get out quick.For the twins it's all they've ever known, for Danny, Noah and Ma, it's a reminder of all they've lost.For Sara, it's just another day.In yet another abandoned house, one they surround with Pagan wards - the only thing that protects them - Sara and her family think they might be safe, for a while at least.And then they find a strange girl in the garden.Parsley can't remember where she came from or how she got here. The family sees only a threat, but Sara sees hope.But outside they are waiting. The eldritch creatures. The ones they call Witches.The ones who already stole everything.And now, just days after the Parsley arrives, they steal something even more valuable: Noah.It's time to stop running. It's time to leave the safety of the wards, and try to find Noah in the witches' lair.It's just that no-one has ever done that and come out alive...--Readers are already loving We Call Them Witches!'Absolutely thrilling and keeps you turning the page to find out what happens' Reader review'Blending folklore, fear, and queer romance, this book is as heartfelt as it is haunting. A must-read for fans of eerie, character-driven horror' Reaader review' It is utterly addictive, such a perfect mix between fast paced action and tender reflection that I genuinely couldn't put it down' Reader review
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PRE-ORDER WE CALL THEM WITCHES NOW, THE HORROR STEEPED IN PAGAN FOLKLORE AND A SAPPHIC ROMANCE SET IN A POST-APOCOLYPTIC WORLD FULL OF HUNGRY ELDRITCH CREATURES . . . --Sara and her family must keep moving.Every few months, they're discovered, and they have to pack up and get out quick.For the twins it's all they've ever known, for Danny, Noah and Ma, it's a reminder of all they've lost.For Sara, it's just another day.In yet another abandoned house, one they surround with Pagan wards - the only thing that protects them - Sara and her family think they might be safe, for a while at least.And then they find a strange girl in the garden.Parsley can't remember where she came from or how she got here. The family sees only a threat, but Sara sees hope.But outside they are waiting.
We Call Them Witches features in the following genres: Liz Robinson's Picks of the Month, Recommendations, Dystopian and utopian fiction, Horror and Supernatural Fiction, Sharing Diverse Voices, Contemporary horror and ghost stories, Mythical, legendary and supernatural beings, monsters and creatures, Shamanism, paganism and Druidry, Witchcraft and wicca, Occult fiction, Romance: fantasy and paranormal, Dystopian and utopian fiction
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We Call Them Witches was written by India-Rose Bower and published by Michael Joseph an imprint of Penguin Books Ltd
We Call Them Witches has 304 pages
