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We Call Them Witches: A Novel

India-Rose Bower

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PRE-ORDER WE CALL THEM WITCHES NOW, THE HORROR STEEPED IN PAGAN FOLKLORE AND A SAPPHIC ROMANCE SET IN A POST-APOCOLYPTIC WORLD FULL OF HUNGRY ELDRITCH CREATURES . . . -- Sara and her family must keep moving. Every few months, they’re discovered, and they have to pack up and get out quick. For the twins it’s all they’ve ever known, for Danny, Noah and Ma, it’s a reminder of all they’ve lost.

For Sara, it’s just another day. In yet another abandoned house, one they surround with Pagan wards – the only thing that protects them – Sara and her family think they might be safe, for a while at least. And then they find a strange girl in the garden.

Parsley can’t remember where she came from or how she got here. The family sees only a threat, but Sara sees hope. But outside they are waiting.

The eldritch creatures. The ones they call Witches. The ones who already stole everything.

And now, just days after the Parsley arrives, they steal something even more valuable: Noah. It's time to stop running. It's time to leave the safety of the wards, and try to find Noah in the witches' lair.

It's just that no-one has ever done that and come out alive... -- Readers are already loving We Call Them Witches! 'Absolutely thrilling and keeps you turning the page to find out what happens' Reader review 'Blending folklore, fear, and queer romance, this book is as heartfelt as it is haunting. A must-read for fans of eerie, character-driven horror' Reaader review ' It is utterly addictive, such a perfect mix between fast paced action and tender reflection that I genuinely couldn't put it down' Reader review

Pages
320
First published
2026
ISBN
9781464247293

Shelved by 3 Litcadians

Reviews

  • Finished June 7, 2026

    I took my sweet time reading this book but oh my goodness I loved it so much!! The beginning had me a little bit confused at first but once I realised they’re essentially living in a post-apocalyptic world, everything made more sense to me. The characters are relatable and mostly likeable, Danny irritated me to no end but I completely see why they were needed in the story, I love the family dynamics and how the sapphic subplot came to fruition with Sara and Parsley