Name: The Year of the Witching
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Author: Alexis Henderson
ISBN: 9780593099612

Type

Physical Book

Author

Alexis Henderson

Publisher

Ace Books

Year

2021

Language

English

Pages

368

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

20.3 x 13.5 x 2.8 cm

Weight

0.32 kg.

ISBN13

9780593099612

Synopsis "The Year of the Witching "

A young woman living in a rigid, puritanical society discovers dark powers within herself in this stunning, feminist fantasy debut. In the lands of Bethel, where the Prophet's word is law, Immanuelle Moore's very existence is blasphemy. Her mother's union with an outsider of a different race cast her once-proud family into disgrace, so Immanuelle does her best to worship the Father, follow Holy Protocol, and lead a life of submission, devotion, and absolute conformity, like all the other women in the settlement. But a mishap lures her into the forbidden Darkwood surrounding Bethel, where the first prophet once chased and killed four powerful witches. Their spirits are still lurking there, and they bestow a gift on Immanuelle: the journal of her dead mother, who Immanuelle is shocked to learn once sought sanctuary in the wood. Fascinated by the secrets in the diary, Immanuelle finds herself struggling to understand how her mother could have consorted with the witches. But when she begins to learn grim truths about the Church and its history, she realizes the true threat to Bethel is its own darkness. And she starts to understand that if Bethel is to change, it must begin with her.

Alexis Henderson

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Alexis Henderson is an American writer specializing in speculative fiction, with a focus on dark fantasy, witchcraft, and cosmic horror. She was born and raised in Savannah, Georgia, one of the most haunted cities in the United States, which sparked her passion for ghost stories and mystery.

Her literary debut was The Year of the Witching (2020), a dark fantasy novel that explores themes of female power and resistance in a puritan society. Her second book, House of Hunger (2022), is a gothic tale that blends elements of horror and romance, set in a world where nobles feed on the blood of their servants. In 2024, she published An Academy for Liars, a dark academy novel that delves into the use of power and corruption in a magical setting.

Currently, Henderson resides in Charleston, South Carolina, where she continues to develop her unique style that merges the gothic with the supernatural.

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