Christmas is around the corner...so too are all manner of spooky apparitions at the Essex Witch Museum
Syd Moore lives in Essex where the Rosie Strange novels are set. Prior to writing, she was a lecturer and a presenter on Pulp, the Channel 4 books programme. She is the author of the mystery novels The Drowning Pool, Witch Hunt and the Essex Witch Museum Mysteries, Strange Magic, Strange Sight and Strange Fascination.
‘A dozen short stories for the shortest of days, bringing together
Moore's unique blend of the supernatural with comedy, feminism and,
sometimes, cats. Spooky and sassy.’
*Sunday Times Crime Club*
'From a master of the macabre comes a wonderfully weird collection
of uncanny tales for the festive season. Channeling classic ghost
story writers such as M.R. James but putting her own, unique spin
of these mysterious miniatures, Moore crafts the ideal gruesome
response to all that Christmas schmaltz and sentiment.'
*Waterstones Bookseller Favourite*
'This is a great collection of seasonal stories just right to be
popped into a Christmas stocking. Recommended.'
*Mystery People*
Praise for Syd Moore: ‘Strange Magic is that rarest of things:
a book which sets out unashamedly to entertain, and does so with
wit, style, and erudition. I gleefully submitted to a tale of
witchcraft, feminism, mysterious strangers, historical atrocities,
plucky heroines and ghastly apparitions – and came away more proud
than ever to be an Essex girl.’ Sarah Perry, author
of The Essex Serpent and Melmoth 'A fun and
thrilling read, one hugely impressive element is that Moore uses
her light tone and intricate character relationships to address
some serious points - ranging from people trafficking through to
the derogatory stereotype of the Essex Girl. Lead character Rosie
Strange is a woman to be admired with her ballsy, no-nonsense
attitude, excellent boots and compelling family history. I can't
wait to see more of Rosie, Sam and the Essex Witch museum in the
future.' Cathi Unsworth, author of Weirdo ‘Dennis
Wheatley meets Caitlin Moran.’ Starburst 'The Strange novels
are a breath of fresh air for fans of supernatural mysteries...all
fantastic books...I can’t recommend them highly
enough' Paranormal Underground
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