The Hiding
by Alethea Lyons
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Pub Date Mar 05 2024 | Archive Date Mar 04 2024
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Description
Arcane archivist Harper has always been plagued by dreams of grotesque creatures and bloody deaths. When she bumps into a ghostwalker in the Shambles and has a visceral experience of his execution, she knows it’s a foretelling. Yet fear of the Queen’s Guard stops her speaking out. When her vision indeed comes true, the unusual markings on the ghostwalker’s corpse, combined with his neatly excised vocal cords, send a ripple of terror through York.
The witch hunt is on. As the body count rises, Harper knows her magic is the only way to find the killer—if she can avoid being hanged as a witch. To protect both human and supernatural, Harper walks the thin line between their worlds. She and her demonhunter foster-sister form a multi-faith team with a forensic scientist, a spirit Harper accidentally summoned, and a techno-witch, to catch the killer before more people die.
Advance Praise
“On its face, The Hiding is an enthralling adventure of demons, spirits, witches and their hunters. Within its secret rooms, it’s an examination of identity and community and the very real magic therein.”
—Rae Knowles, Author of The Stradivarius & Merciless Waters
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781957537832 |
| PRICE | |
| PAGES | 280 |
Links
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Featured Reviews
Samantha W, Reviewer
This is a lovely witchy, creepy story where we follow Harper, a hidden witch, and her sister Grace in their investigation of supernatural murders. Well plotted, and quietly written, I would recommend this to fellow urban fantasy and mystery readers alike. Thank you to Alethea Lyons and Brigids Gate Press for the opportunity to read such a lovely story.
Isabella G, Reviewer
Summary: Harper's visions lead her into a dangerous dance between the supernatural and human realms as a series of gruesome murders terrorize York. Teaming up with her demonhunter foster-sister, a forensic scientist, a summoned spirit, and a techno-witch, Harper must unravel the mystery before she becomes the next victim – or gets hanged as a witch.
Pros:
🌟 Four stars for this magical murder mystery! "The Hiding" boasts great prose that's more enchanting than a wizard's spell and a plot with more twists than a magical broomstick ride.
😄 The magic system is a gem – unique, detailed, and as captivating as a potion's swirl. Lyons weaves a world where supernatural elements and human intrigue coexist seamlessly.
👭 Harper and Grace's sisterly bond adds heart to the tale, proving that even in the midst of magical mayhem, sisterhood prevails.
Cons:
🧙♂️ If you're allergic to magic, potions, and demons, this might not be the ideal elixir for your taste buds. But hey, where's your sense of wonder?
💖 While the romance is a bit cliche, it's like a familiar spell that doesn't detract from the overall enchantment of this wonderful tale.
📚 In conclusion, "The Hiding" is a magical journey that blends mystery, sisterhood, and supernatural elements into a spellbinding potion. Alethea Lyons, you've brewed up a tale that's more captivating than a wizard chess match. Bravo! 🧙♀️📚
Disclaimer: A wand-sized thank you to NetGalley and Brigids Gate Press for this ARC. All opinions are as uniquely mine as a potion brewed with unicorn tears. 🦄📚
Graisi O, Media/Journalist
Thank you Alethea Lyons, Netgalley and Brigids Gate Press for this free ARC in exchange for a review.
I enjoyed this fantasy horror thriller. It was nice how the villain was three dimensional, and that there was none of the typical insta-love, and even though there is a crush, it doesn’t take away from, or take over the story.
It’s good how the main story was resolved in the end, yet there are still several mysteries to be solved, so I’m guessing there will be a sequel, and I plan to read it.
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