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Synopsis
A Dark Celtic Fantasy Thriller Inspired by Irish Folklore She was buried alive in stone. Now she’s breaking free . In 1200 AD, the druid Sorcha is betrayed and bound within a sacred stone; her magic sealed, her body imprisoned, her fury untouched. For over eight hundred years, she has waited in darkness, feeding on rage and plotting her return. In the present day, Shay O’Clery and her daughter Amber win a trip to Ireland in a contest that they never entered. Drawn to the ancient grounds of Blarney Castle, they feel an unsettling pull toward the legendary Witch’s Stone. They don’t know that it holds something alive. As nightmares bleed into reality and long-buried secrets surface, the women uncover a truth that shatters everything they thought they knew: their bloodline is the key to Sorcha’s release. And she intends to use it. Past and present collide in a race against a curse centuries in the making. Magic sharpens. Loyalties fracture. The line between victim and villain begins to blur. Sorcha will rise. And when she does, no descendant of her betrayer will be spared. Because some legends are harmless. And some are waiting for blood.
Release of the Witch: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
Dark fantasy thriller with strong violence, body horror (imprisonment in stone), vengeance themes, and psychological terror. Contains betrayal, blood magic, and a morally complex antagonist seeking revenge on descendants.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include captivity, death, and betrayal (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers will be gripped by the dual-timeline mystery and the blurred line between victim and villain as an ancient witch seeks revenge.