The Catalain Book of Secrets: A Book Club Pick!

by Jess Lourey

Overview

⭐ "Lourey expertly concocts a Gothic fusion of long-held secrets, melancholy, and resolve..." ―Publishers Weekly

⭐ "Think Alice Hoffman...spell-binding!" ―Midwest Book Review

Faith Falls is a snug little Minnesota town constructed over a mystery, a place where the most impressive building is the Catalain's gorgeous Victorian mansion on the hill. The people of Faith Falls have an uneasy truce with the Catalain witches; they don't trust them, yet they can't resist buying their kitchen magic and love potions.

When the Catalain's prodigal daughter returns to Faith Falls with a mysterious and dangerous bluesman on her heels, all the bad blood boils to the surface, dredging up secrets, bitter curses, and a decades-old, unsolved murder. The Catalain women must find a way to heal their bond and make peace with their past, or they'll lose their freedom, their ancestral home, and in the case of at least one Catalain witch...their life.

This lush, intoxicating tale weaves together mystery, romance, and magic. Perfect for fans of Practical Magic, The Vine Witch, and The Lost Apothecary. BONUS CONTENT: includes beautifully illustrated spells from the Book of Secrets.

⭐ "[T]ightly plotted, and Lourey shines when depicting relationships―romantic ones as well as tangled links between Catalains...." ―Kirkus Reviews

Product Details

BN ID:	2940162127734
Publisher:	Toadhouse Books
Publication date:	06/03/2018
Series:	The Catalain Book of Secrets , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	569,407
File size:	6 MB

About the Author

Jess Lourey writes about secrets.

She's the bestselling Edgar and Agatha-nominated, ITW Thriller and Anthony Award-winning author of nonfiction, YA adventure, magical realism, suspense, and thrillers. Jess is a retired professor of writing and sociology, a recipient of The Loft's Excellence in Teaching fellowship, a writing retreat leader, a Psychology Today blogger, a leader of writing retreats, and a TEDx presenter. Check out her TEDx Talk to discover the surprising inspiration behind May Day, her first published novel.

She lives in Minneapolis with foster cats (and occasional foster puppies, but those goobers are a lot of work). You can find out more at jessicalourey.com.

Editorial Reviews

Picks you up and sweeps you away until you're completely intoxicated by its magic. Life-affirming, thought-provoking, heart-warming, it's one of those books which―if you happen to read it exactly when you need to―will heal your wounds as you turn the pages."

Agatha, Anthony, Macavity, and Bruce Alexander-winning author of The Day She Died - Catriona McPherson

Think Alice Hoffman...spell-binding!"

Midwest Book Review - N/A