The Witch - Michael Harbron

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Résumé :
Lilly Thurman has fled Manhattan and the grasp of Joseph Banbury. For centuries, her power has bent reality to her will, but now, she returns to her hometown of Bridgewater to confront the shadows of the past. But here, the past refuses to remain buried, forcing Lilly to face both her own demons and the ghosts of those she could not save. In Bridgewater, she befriends seven women, each marked by their own flaws of greed, lust, jealousy, and more. As Lilly gifts them with magic, they embrace their newfound abilities, unaware they are part of a greater test. As their desires consume them, the sinister truth unfolds. They are not who they think they are, and Lilly holds the key to their fate. The Witch is a chilling blend of horror and magic, exploring the price of immortality and the thin veil between life and death. Uncover Lilly Thurman's origins, her dark beginnings in Salem, and her first encounter with the Devil in this gripping tale of power, jealousy and witchcraft....

Biographie:
Michael Harbron is an American fiction writer who brings a unique, yet traditional approach to the horror and supernatural genres. From a young age, Harbron was captivated by the eerie and unexplained, a fascination that has deeply influenced his writing. His works aim to unsettle readers through suspense and psychological depth, revisiting the shadowy corners of childhood fears. His debut novel, Interview with the Devil, exemplifies the blurred lines between reality and the unimaginable. Harbron's storytelling resurrects dormant fears, proving that true horror lies not in what is seen, but in what is felt....

Sommaire:
Lilly Thurman has fled Manhattan and the grasp of Joseph Banbury. For centuries, her power has bent reality to her will, but now, she returns to her hometown of Bridgewater to confront the shadows of the past. But here, the past refuses to remain buried, forcing Lilly to face both her own demons and the ghosts of those she could not save. In Bridgewater, she befriends seven women, each marked by their own flaws of greed, lust, jealousy, and more. As Lilly gifts them with magic, they embrace their newfound abilities, unaware they are part of a greater test. As their desires consume them, the sinister truth unfolds. They are not who they think they are, and Lilly holds the key to their fate. The Witch is a chilling blend of horror and magic, exploring the price of immortality and the thin veil between life and death. Uncover Lilly Thurman's origins, her dark beginnings in Salem, and her first encounter with the Devil in this gripping tale of power, jealousy and witchcraft....