Beneath the suspense lies wry humor that buoys the tale along. 'Cornell weaves together a fast-paced story and engrossing character studies he paints a setting of a gloomy English countryside, disarming his readers with magic and danger that lurks unseen. 'Masterfully creepy and sinister, all the more so for taking place in the beautifully drawn English countryside.' -Jenny Colgan, author of Doctor Who: Into the Nowhere 'Paul Cornell has written a marvelous story, rich in charm, about local politics and witchcraft writ small and personal, but large in consequence.' -Bill Willingham, author of Fables and Down the Mysterly River

This is Cornell at the height of his craft.' -Seanan McGuire, author of the Incryptid and October Daye series Beautifully written, perfectly cruel, and ultimately kind. Witches of Lychford is a novella that was published by Tor.com last year. This is the story of a village, not a city, and all the more powerful for that not all big fantasy needs an urban setting. Witches of Lychford by Paul Cornell fantasy book reviews Witches of Lychford. 'Cornell introduces some genuine existential chills into this ingratiating setting.' - The Chicago Tribune It’s a small book that packs a solid narrative punch.' - Booklist ' balances gracefully on the border of cozy small town mystery and cosmic horror. Series fans will be shocked and moved by the developments in this efficient story, and look forward to the next.' - Publishers Weekly Written with Cornell’s characteristic verve, Lychford buzzes with its own magic, and its characters brim with life.

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