Description

A second novel from the bestselling author of Branford Boase-shortlisted and Carnegie-nominated Witch. An engrossing story of fathers and sons, death and grief, and unexpected bonds, new and old, forged by dark and benign magic.

When Sam, grieving the death of his father, finds a silver-flecked stone, ice-cold to the touch, strange and eerie things begin to happen. Myth, legend, magic and witchcraft mingle on the ancient hillside where the chalk white horse has galloped for centuries. Ravens wheel. Wolves prowl. As Halloween draws close, witches dance. Odin gathers brave, fallen warriors to his side.

Only the mysterious new girl, Oona, can heal Sam’s heart, revealing tarot secrets with her bewitching ways.

Reviews for Witch:

‘A book filled with enchantment, in every sense. Dark, exciting and pacy, Witch brilliantly balances magic and realism’ Anthony McGowan, author of Carnegie-winning Lark

‘There is real magic here… Perfect reading for a dark, stormy night’ Irish Times Weekend

Publisher Review

Such a tour de force opening of emotions, followed by a mix of mythical & mystical. Don't often read YA but enjoyed this! -- Hannah Gold, Waterstones Book Prize 2022 Winner An absolute corker. I read this in a single sitting. Joyful and heartbreaking, beautiful and eerie. If you loved Witch... You'll love this too -- Liz Hyder, author of The Gifts Full of myth and magic * The Bookseller * As All Hallows' Eve approaches, a book of myth, legend, witchcraft and magic is the perfect novel to get cosy with. Stone by Finbar Hawkins [...] provides all that and more * Scotsman * A beautiful story about the love between a father and son, and how we can find comfort and support in unexpected places when everything feels lost * BookTrust *