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To Drown a Witch

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A criminal and a royal guard are drawn into the hunt for a dangerous witch – and an unexpected romance – in this crossover enemies-to-lovers romantasy, perfect for fans of The Crimson Moth. Hunt the witch Find the witch Kill the witch In Gadore, the Witch... Read More
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A criminal and a royal guard are drawn into the hunt for a dangerous witch – and an unexpected romance – in this crossover enemies-to-lovers romantasy, perfect for fans of The Crimson Moth.

the dazzling crossover romantasy debut of summer 2026

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A criminal and a royal guard are drawn into the hunt for a dangerous witch – and an unexpected romance – in this crossover enemies-to-lovers romantasy, perfect for fans of The Crimson Moth.

Hunt the witch

Find the witch

Kill the witch

In Gadore, the Witch is feared above all else. Reborn into each generation, she is the only person with magic running innately through her veins.

When guards across the city begin to drop dead, gruesomely murdered by violent and vicious magic, everyone knows the Witch has returned – and no one will be safe until she’s killed.

Toran is the most highly skilled fighter in the King’s Guard. Tasked with leading the hunt for the Witch, he forcibly recruits Nes, a thief with an uncanny ability to sniff out magic.

But the Witch is always a step ahead, and with bodies piling up, secrets threaten to come to light – secrets that could destroy everything from the fragile trust between Toran and Nes, to the very city of Gadore itself.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008796860

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 July 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Magpie

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Lindsey Olsson has been dreaming up stories since she first learned to write. After studying creative writing at Elon University, she went on to receive an MFA in writing for children and young adults from Hamline University. When she isn't covering the walls of her home with book ideas, she can be found skiing and snowboarding, climbing rock walls, or adventuring alongside her husband. She has yet to say no when offered a doughnut ... or a dozen. To Drown a Witch is her debut novel. Find her online at LindseyOlsson.com or follow her on Instagram @LindseyOlssonAuthor.

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