The Crow Folk (The Witches of Woodville Book 1)
by Mark Stay
Publication date
- April 19, 2023
Meet Faye Bright, an extraordinary soul who has always felt a touch of otherness. Her world transforms when she stumbles upon her late mother’s cherished diary—a remarkable treasure brimming with bewitching spells, enigmatic runes, enchanting incantations, and a recipe for jam roly-poly. Within those pages lies the revelation that Faye is a rightful heir to her mother’s magical legacy.
With the arrival of the Crow Folk haunting the quaint village of Woodville, Faye’s newfound powers couldn’t have arrived at a more crucial moment. Led by the enigmatic and charismatic Pumpkinhead, these mysterious beings wield a dangerous magic that threatens both Faye and the unsuspecting villagers. Equipped with her mother’s words as her guide, her trusty bicycle as her steed, the begrudging assistance of two eccentric old ladies, and the resounding toll of the church bells, Faye will rise to the forefront of an unexpected war.
Transporting readers into a world where war and mystery converge with a sprinkling of enchantment, “The Crow Folk” is a delightful novel that will captivate fans of acclaimed authors Lev Grossman and Terry Pratchett. Join Faye Bright on her spellbinding journey as she unravels the secrets of her heritage and discovers the courage to confront a threat no one could have foreseen.
Immerse yourself in the magic of “The Crow Folk” today!
Don’t miss the other magical books in the WITCHES OF WOODVILLE series!‘A rural Ben Aaronovitch!’—CK McDonnell, author of Stranger Times
‘Mark Stay’s brilliantly written Witches of Woodville books are somehow funny, cosy, clever and disturbingly dark all at the same time. Terry Pratchett fans will LOVE em.’—Lucy Strange
‘Beautiful and engaging and clever and what more could you ask for in a book?’—Manda Scott, bestselling author of A Treachery of Spies
‘A story that is full of magic and delight that will thrill readers of any age’—Rowan Coleman, author of The Girl at the Window
‘Extremely funny, full of imagination, verve and typical English ‘home counties’ wit’—Irish Independent
‘Stay has brewed a cracking blend of charm and creepiness in The Crow Folk. A rip-roaring tale of bravery and witchcraft on the wartime home front, expertly told with lashings of wit and warmth’—Pernille Hughes, author of Probably the Best Kiss in the World
‘Warm, witty, witchy wartime fun. With Mark Stay as writer you’re always guaranteed a magical read’—Julie Wassmer, author of the Whitstable Pearl Mysteries
‘You’ll love it: Doctor Who meets Worzel Gummidge’—Lorna Cook, author of The Forgotten Village
‘A jolly romp with witches, demons, and bellringing. Pratchett fans will enjoy this, and Faye is a feisty and fun hero. Dad’s Army meets Witches of Eastwick’—Ian W Sainsbury
