The Famine Witch

“In elegant prose, Black weaves a tale of intrigue and morality, presenting a magical legend through themes that are as relevant to our modern world as they were to the one in which this masterpiece is set. Black completely transports the reader to another time, establishing the setting with striking descriptions of an environment in which fully realized characters flourish. There is heart in this tale, but there is also horror, and Black is able to spellbind his readers with a deep and compassionate tale that displays not only the brutality of mankind but also its goodness, reminding us that morality is sometimes more subjective than it is impartial and finite.”

- Brooklynn Dean, author of The Word of the Rock God

“Set in the time of the Great Famine, The Famine Witch throws us into a world of bleakness, sorrow, and desperation from the first page. The horrors of historic Ireland mix seamlessly with the added terror of an unknown entity searching for new victims and the harrowing figure of the Famine Witch herself. Black adds threads of hope and courage with Maggie Malone, whose strength and strive for a better life for her and her brother against dire odds are commendable. There is light against the bleak, some dark humor there, too, and it weaves itself perfectly into this historic horror. A gripping read.”

- L.V. Russell, author of The Quiet Stillness of Empty Houses

“Stephen Black cleverly harnesses Irish mythology, dark fantasy, and a vivid cast of characters to immerse the reader in the devastation of the Great Hunger…magnificently done.”

- Catherine Fearns, author of All the Parts of the Soul