Published by Minotaur Books Genres: Crime, Fiction, Mystery, suspense, thriller
Format: ARC, eBook
Gripping, atmospheric, tense and mysterious! The Witch’s Orchard is a captivating debut by Archer Sullivan. I was instantly drawn into the plot, intrigued by the characters, the creepy apple dolls and the local folklore. I loved the setting in Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina.
Annie Gore, a former Air Force Special Investigator, now private investigator has been hired by Max, a man whose sister was taken years ago and was never seen again. When Annie arrives in town, she notices the militaries of this town to the Appalachian town in which she grew up. She is informed that ten years ago three girls went missing with only one girl being returned.
As Annie begins her investigation, she asks those she talks to the same question and is giving differing answers regarding local folklore about a witch. This never gets old or feels repetitive. I was intrigued by the differing version of the same story. It brought to mind the say that “no two people see the same crime” Apparently no two people in town tell the same story of the witch of Quartz Creek!
I enjoyed the investigative work that Annie did. I enjoyed Annie’s character and her interactions with those in the mountain town. I always try to do my own super sleuthing but never guessed whodunit. I love it what that happens. Archer Sullivan kept me guessing and turning those pages!
Such a wonderful debut novel! I loved the writing, the vivid descriptions, the pacing and the intriguing mysterious plot! Archer Sullivan has won me over and I hope to read more of her books in the future! Plus, I am keeping my fingers crossed that perhaps there will be more books featuring Annie.
Wonderfully written, well thought out, gripping and atmospheric!
Thank you to St. Martin’s Press | Minotaur Books and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
