Synopses & Reviews
New York Times bestselling author Robert McCammon continues his triumphant return with the conclusion of an epic tale of suspense that reinstates him as one of the great storytellers of our time....
The Carolinas, 1699: After hearing damning testimony from the townspeople of Fount Royal, magistrate Isaac Woodward sentences the accused witch, Rachel Howarth, to death by burning. Now, Woodward's young clerk, Matthew, begins his own investigation. Piecing together the truth, he sees he has no choice but to vanquish a force more evil than witchcraft in order to exonerate a virtuous woman and free Fount Royal from the menace claiming the lives of its citizens.
Review
Clarion-Ledger (Jackson, MS)
Powerful and tense, thrilling and atmospheric...reads like a rocket on a witch hunt. Once you hear the Nightbird sing, you'll never be the same.
Review
LocusFirst-rate entertainment by a world-class storyteller.
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Stephen King
An excellent story, full of tension and suspense.
Synopsis
As Fount Royal magistrate Isaac Woodward sentences the accused witch, Rachel Howarth, to death by burning, young clerk Matthew begins his own investigation to exonerate the innocent woman.
About the Author
Robert McCammon is the
New York Times bestselling author of thirteen novels, including
Swan Song, Stinger, The Wolf's Hour, Gone South, Mystery Walk, Usher's Passing, and the award-winning
Boy's Life, all available from Pocket Books. There are more than four million copies of his books in print. He lives in Birmingham, Alabama, with his wife and daughter.