The Lighthouse Witches

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By C.J. Cooke

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In The Lighthouse Witches by C.J. Cooke, the story unfolds on a remote Scottish island where a lighthouse bears remnants of witch trials from centuries past. A mother and her three daughters are drawn into a web of mystery and local folklore when one of the daughters goes missing. The narrative weaves together themes of family secrets, supernatural elements, and the enduring impact of history.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to atmospheric mysteries with a blend of historical and supernatural elements. It's a chilling tale that intricately weaves together multiple timelines, focusing on a haunted lighthouse and the dark secrets surrounding it. Perfect for readers who love exploring themes of family, witchcraft, and the uncanny in a remote, eerie setting.

The Lighthouse Witches

Don’t miss this chilling gothic thriller from the bestselling author . . .

The perfect new haunting gothic thriller you won’t be able to put down – perfect for Halloween!

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Don’t miss this chilling gothic thriller from the bestselling author...

‘Cooke has creatively interwoven the darkness of reality with a magical realism that will truly have you gripped’ Woman & Home

‘Fascinating and enthralling’ Prima

‘Wonderfully atmospheric and compelling’ Rosamund Lupton

‘A flawless read’ Elizabeth Lee

‘Seething with gothic menace’ Caroline Lea

‘This ghost story is a perfect mix of propulsive plot and shivers-up-the-spine spookiness’ Good Housekeeping

A deserted lighthouse

Upon the cliffs of a remote Scottish island stands a lighthouse. Strange and terrible events have happened here. It started with a witch hunt. Now, centuries later, islanders are vanishing.

A lost family

Liv Stay and her children don’t believe in witches or curses. But within months of arriving on the island, her daughter Luna is the only one of them left.

An impossible child

Twenty years later, Luna’s missing sister turns up out of the blue. She is exactly the girl Luna remembers. Same face. Same smile. Same age.

Faced with the impossible, it’s up to Luna to find out what really happened at the lighthouse all those years ago.

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The Lighthouse Witches by C.J. Cooke is praised for its atmospheric and haunting quality, blending modern gothic elements with historical witch trial themes. Reviewers highlight its gripping and complex storytelling, with engaging multi-narrative and time-slip techniques. The novel's rich prose and compelling character dynamics are applauded, making it both a chilling and thought-provoking read. The themes of superstition and terror resonate throughout, expertly woven into a captivating plot.

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ISBN: 9780008455446

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 448

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C.J. Cooke Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Horror & Supernatural Literary Fiction Psychological Thriller

About the Author

C.J. Cooke is an acclaimed, award-winning poet, novelist and academic with numerous other publications under the name of Carolyn Jess-Cooke. Born in Belfast, she has a PhD in Literature from Queen's University, Belfast, and is currently Lecturer in Creative Writing at the University of Glasgow, where she researches creative writing interventions for mental health. I Know My Name is C.J. Cooke's first psychological drama and was inspired by her creative work in mental health. It is being published in several other languages and a TV adaptation is in development. C.J. Cooke lives by the sea with her family.