Natasha Mostert's "Season of the Witch" is a spellbinding supernatural thriller that brings readers to a remote village in England where mysterious forces loom in the fog. The novel follows a group of unlikely individuals whose stories become entwined in the throes of a dangerous and potentially lethal pursuit.
The story begins in mysterious fashion with the disappearance of a young girl in the woods near the small village of Fattingham. Her family is torn by this affliction, with the young girl's mother, Alice Quinn, becoming consumed by fear and obsession. She turns to an old friend, Gypsy Magda, who claims to possess powers of folklore that extend beyond mortal understanding. Alice believes that a deal with the devil has been made and that her own daughter is in fact the subject of this sinister arrangement.
At the same time, another unlikely character enters the picture: Professor Justin Keating. Justin is a far-removed academic who is studying the local inhabitants of Fattingham and their connection to the supernatural. Through a series of strange encounters, Justin discovers that Gypsy Magda may in fact possess knowledge of the fate of the missing girl and soon he is thrown into a thrilling quest that pits him against a group of faceless assassins.
As the story progresses, Alice and Justin meet a mysterious and powerful woman from the town's past – Marika, whose secrets extend much further into the secrets of Fattingham. With her help, Alice and Justin find the courage to unlock the truth about the bargain made with the devil and take on a mission to undo the bonds that keep it in place.
In the midst of this mystery, Justin is forced to confront the inner demons that he thought he had conquered, while Alice and Marika go on a journey of spiritual discovery. Together they must battle against the forces of darkness that are determined to keep Fattingham's secrets hidden.
Natasha Mostert has written a book that is full of suspense, mystery, and plenty of supernatural forces. In "Season of the Witch" she has crafted a gripping thriller that will take readers to the edge of the imagination. The novel offers plenty of twists and turns as the protagonists grapple with their respective demons and make difficult choices in a quest for redemption and truth. With its on-the-edge plot, "Season of the Witch" will keep readers enthralled until the very end.
