Necrology
Necrology by Meg Ripley, published by Creature Publishing on September 24, 2024, is a dark fantasy novel that explores themes of magic and oppression in a unique historical context. Set in a fantastical aftermath of the Salem witch trials, the story follows Whitetail, a headmistress at a Catskills orphanage who bears the physical mark of a violated contract with the Freemen. As she faces arrest and potential execution, the narrative delves into the struggles of magical women known as the Dirty, who have sacrificed their powers for safety.
Readers will encounter Rabbit, an eight-year-old girl who becomes embroiled in the conflict as she defends her teacher and inadvertently curses a powerful figure. As Rabbit navigates the complexities of loyalty and survival, she learns about the harsh realities faced by those in power and the stakes of her own magic. This edition spans 386 pages and is presented in English, offering a rich blend of fantasy, horror, and alternative history that invites reflection on themes of freedom and resistance.
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*A FOREWORD INDIES AWARD WINNER*
It’s amazing what the spirit can cope with to preserve the body. My spirit is a mighty oak that just won’t fall.
In a fantastical aftermath of the Salem witch trials, magical women known as the Dirty have signed a contract swearing off their innate magic in exchange for freedom from violence by non-magical Freemen. Two hundred years later, in a Catskills orphanage, headmistress Whitetail has sprouted antlers-proof of a violated contract. When her wealthy benefactor visits, proposing marriage, her appearance sparks abuse. Rushing to her teacher’s defense, eight-year-old Rabbit curses the Beard dead, and Whitetail’s arrested on trumped-up charges.
As Whitetail awaits her trial and execution, Rabbit is groomed as the Freemen’s star witness and learns of the terrifying reality to which they aspire. With her magic at stake and a loose tooth in her mouth, Rabbit has little left to lose. And a revolution to gain.
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