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The Wicked Deep

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The Wicked Deep by Shea Ernshaw is a captivating young adult novel set in the eerie town of Sparrow, where each summer the spirits of three sisters return to drown boys as revenge for their past. The story unfolds as a girl named Penny navigates the mysterious and dangerous events, grappling with love, betrayal, and the town's dark history, while trying to uncover the truth behind the sisters' curse.
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You might enjoy this book if you are captivated by stories of mystery and romance intertwined with folklore. Set in a coastal town burdened by a centuries-old curse, the narrative offers a thrilling mix of supernatural intrigue and suspense. Perfect for readers who appreciate atmospheric settings and tales of young love under dire circumstances.

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Hocus Pocus and Practical Magic meets the Salem Witch trials in this haunting story about three sisters on a quest for revenge - and how love may be the only thing powerful enough to stop them.

Welcome to the cursed town of Sparrow…

Two centuries ago, in the small, isolated town, three sisters were sentenced to death for witchery. Stones were tied to their ankles and they were drowned in the deep waters surrounding the town. Now, for a brief time each summer, the sisters return from the depths, stealing the bodies of three weak-hearted girls so that they may seek their revenge, luring boys into the harbour and pulling them down to their watery deaths.

Like many locals, seventeen-year-old Penny Talbot has accepted the fate of the town. But this year, on the eve of the sisters’ return, a boy named Bo Carter arrives; unaware of the danger he has just stumbled into or the fact that his arrival will change everything...

Mistrust and lies spread quickly through the salty, rain-soaked streets. The townspeople turn against one another. Penny and Bo suspect each other of hiding secrets. And death comes swiftly to those who cannot resist the call of the sisters.

But only Penny sees what others cannot. And she will be forced to choose: save Bo, or save herself.

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The Wicked Deep by Shea Ernshaw has been praised for its atmospheric and haunting setting, engaging storytelling, and a blend of romance and mystery. Readers have appreciated the eerie, magical elements intertwined with a modern tale of love and revenge, though some have noted a predictable plot. The book's vivid descriptions and immersive world-building have contributed to its appeal, especially among fans of young adult supernatural genres.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781471166136

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 March 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Childrens Books

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Shea Ernshaw is a #1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author. Her books have been published in over twenty countries, and she is the winner of the Oregon Book Award. She lives in a small mountain town in Oregon and is happiest when lost in a good book, lost in the woods, or writing her next novel. Visit her online at SheaErnshaw.com.

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