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The Near Witch

By V. E Schwab
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The Near Witch by V E Schwab tells the haunting tale of a small town gripped by ancient fears and whispered warnings. Lexi knows the stories: the wind calls at night, and listening risks losing oneself. When a mysterious boy who seems to fade like smoke appears near her home, the children's disappearances begin, challenging old tales and revealing that the witch of legend may be more than a bedtime story. Blending fairy tale charm with supernatural suspense, this debut novel explores fear, mystery, and unexpected connection.
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Ideal for readers of supernatural and fantasy fiction, especially those who appreciate fairy tales with a melancholic edge. Fans of atmospheric, character-driven stories and debut novels that promise a new author obsession will find this an enchanting read.

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New York Times best-seller Brand new edition of Victoria Schwab's long out-of-print stunning debut - The Near Witch is only an old story told to frighten children.

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New York Times best-seller

Brand new edition of Victoria Schwab's long out-of-print stunning debut—The Near Witch is only an old story told to frighten children.

If the wind calls at night, you must not listen. The wind is lonely, and always looking for company. There are no strangers in the town of Near. These are the truths that Lexi has heard all her life. But when an actual stranger, a boy who seems to fade like smoke, appears outside her home on the moor at night, she knows that at least one of these sayings is no longer true.

The next night, the children of Near start disappearing from their beds, and the mysterious boy falls under suspicion. As the hunt for the children intensifies, so does Lexi's need to know about the witch that just might be more than a bedtime story, about the wind that seems to speak through the walls at night, and about the history of this nameless boy.

Part fairy tale, part love story, Victoria Schwab's debut novel is entirely original yet achingly familiar: a song you heard long ago, a whisper carried by the wind, and a dream you won't soon forget.

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Praised as a gorgeous new release by Entertainment Weekly and heralded by the Barnes & Noble SFF Blog for its dark, inviting fairy-tale sensibility, The Near Witch has captivated readers and critics alike. Kirkus Reviews encourages new readers to get on board, while fans note its timeless allure and exquisite world-building. The prose is delicate yet powerful, drawing comparisons to beloved works like The Ocean at the End of the Lane, and heralds Schwab as an author to watch.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781789091144

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 January 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 368g

Pages: 368

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Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Romance Romantasy (Fantasy Romance) Sci-Fi & Fantasy V. E Schwab

About the Author

VICTORIA “V. E.” SCHWAB is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty books, including the acclaimed Shades universe, the Villains series, the City of Ghosts series, Gallant, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue and The Fragile Threads of Power. When not haunting Paris streets or trudging up English hillsides, she lives in Edinburgh, Scotland, and is usually tucked in the corner of a coffee shop, dreaming up monsters.

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