Witch of Tin Mountain - The Library of the Uncommons

English language

Published Jan. 17, 2022 by Lake Union (Amazon Publishing).

ISBN:: 978-1-6625-0762-5
ASIN:: B09XX78WN2
Goodreads:: 60864419

(1 review)

In Depression-era Arkansas, something wicked has come to a haunted mountain town in a novel of uncanny suspense by the author of Parting the Veil.

Blood and power bind three generations of women in the Ozark Mountains. So does an evil that’s followed them across the decades.

Gracelynn Doherty lives peacefully on Tin Mountain, helping her adoptive granny work her cures. Despite whispers that the women are witches, the superstitious locals still seek them out, whether they suffer from arthritis or a broken heart. But when evangelist Josiah Bellflower comes to town touting miracle healing, full bellies, and prosperity, his revivals soon hold Tin Mountain in thrall—and Granny in abject fear.

Granny recognizes Josiah. Fifty years ago, in a dark and desperate moment, she made a terrible promise. Now Josiah, an enemy, has returned to collect his due.

As Granny sickens and the drought-ridden countryside falls under a curse, Gracelynn …

In Depression-era Arkansas, something wicked has come to a haunted mountain town in a novel of uncanny suspense by the author of Parting the Veil.

Blood and power bind three generations of women in the Ozark Mountains. So does an evil that’s followed them across the decades.

Gracelynn Doherty lives peacefully on Tin Mountain, helping her adoptive granny work her cures. Despite whispers that the women are witches, the superstitious locals still seek them out, whether they suffer from arthritis or a broken heart. But when evangelist Josiah Bellflower comes to town touting miracle healing, full bellies, and prosperity, his revivals soon hold Tin Mountain in thrall—and Granny in abject fear.

Granny recognizes Josiah. Fifty years ago, in a dark and desperate moment, she made a terrible promise. Now Josiah, an enemy, has returned to collect his due.

As Granny sickens and the drought-ridden countryside falls under a curse, Gracelynn must choose: flee Tin Mountain and the only family she knows or confront the vengeful preacher whose unholy mission is to destroy her.

2 editions

S. Kaeth reviewed Witch of Tin Mountain by Paulette Kennedy

A story of mistakes, greed, vengeance, and family

5 stars

I had the pleasure and honor to beta read this book, and it was already incredible back then. Somehow, the author has made it even more amazing. This is a story of family, of past mistakes, of a quest for vengeance, and of greed. It deals unflinchingly with harsh topics, while maintaining a sort of coziness, like knowing you're not alone in the darkness. Excellent bisexual, lesbian, and gay rep here, too in this story that crosses generations. We have Deirdre's story and Gracie's story intertwined, so we can uncover the greed and vengeance driving their enemy, and we understand what they're facing better and better as the story builds.

Incredible storytelling; this is story craft wielded by a master.