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Synopsis
The year is 1689. Situated on the northern boundary of the Massachusetts Bay colony, the town of Cold Marsh is a place of secrets, a village characterized by terror and guilt. Two young women have vanished under mysterious circumstances, and the country seethes with rumors of witchcraft and devilry. Even their God has abandoned them. When a third young woman disappears, the men of Cold Marsh determine to leave the safety of the village and enter the other world of the woods in search of her. Revenants is a lyrical evocation of the colonial landscape, a poetic meditation on the hills and wilds of that vanished country. It also brings back to life, with breathing intimacy, the inner landscape of sombre repression known to the settlers of New England.
Revenants: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This dark historical horror novel set in 1689 Massachusetts contains disturbing themes of disappearances, witchcraft accusations, and colonial religious terror. The atmospheric dread and psychological horror are intended for mature readers.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include kidnapping, missing persons, and religious trauma (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers who enjoy slow-burn historical horror with rich period detail and haunting atmosphere will find this gripping.