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Slewfoot
A Tale of Bewitchery
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Set in Colonial New England, Slewfoot is a tale of magic and mystery, of triumph and terror, as only dark fantasist Brom can tell it.
A deal with the devil, reimagined as the clash between pagan and Puritan as only Brom can tell it, set against the backdrop of colonial America.
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Set in Colonial New England, Slewfoot is a tale of magic and mystery, of triumph and terror as only dark fantasist Brom can tell it.
Connecticut, 1666.
An ancient spirit awakens in a dark wood. The wildfolk call him Father, slayer, protector.
The colonists call him Slewfoot, demon, devil.
To Abitha, a recently widowed outcast, alone and vulnerable in her pious village, he is the only one she can turn to for help.
Together, they ignite a battle between pagan and Puritan - one that threatens to destroy the entire village, leaving nothing but ashes and bloodshed in their wake.
"If it is a devil you seek, then it is a devil you shall have!"
This terrifying tale of bewitchery features more than two dozen of Brom's haunting paintings, fully immersing readers in this wild and unforgiving world.
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Slewfoot by Brom is acclaimed for its inventive and captivating blend of dark fantasy and historical horror. Reviewers describe it as a richly imaginative and unsettling tale of witchcraft, devilry, and vengeance, praised for its captivating narrative and ability to balance terror with wry humour. It's particularly recommended for those who appreciate folk horror and dark, atmospheric storytelling.
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ISBN: 9781250621993
Publisher: St Martin's Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 25 April 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: St Martin's Press
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 179.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 470g
Pages: 320
About the Author
Over the past few decades, acclaimed dark fantasy artist Brom has lent his distinctive vision to all facets of the creative industries, from novels and games to comics and film. He is the author of The Child Thief, Krampus, The Lost Gods, and the award-winning, illustrated horror novels The Plucker and The Devil's Rose. Brom is currently kept in a dank cellar just outside Seattle.
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