Slewfoot: A Tale of Bewitchery [Hardcover]

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Set in Colonial New England,Slewfootis a tale of magic and mystery, of triumph and terror as only dark fantasist Brom can tell it.

Connecticut, 1666: An ancient spirit awakens in a dark wood. The wildfolk call him Father, slayer, protector. The colonists call him Slewfoot, demon, devil. To Abitha, a recently widowed outcast, alone and vulnerable in her pious village, he is the only one she can turn to for help.

Together, they ignite a battle between pagan and Puritan  one that threatens to destroy the entire village, leaving nothing but ashes and bloodshed in their wake.

This terrifying tale of bewitchery features more than two dozen of Broms haunting full-color paintings and brilliant endpapers, fully immersing readers in this wild and unforgiving world.

Over the past few decades, acclaimed dark fantasy artist Brom has lent his distinctive vision to all facets of the creative industries, from novels and games to comics and film. He is the author ofThe Child Thief,Krampus,The Lost Godsand the award-winning illustrated horror novelsThe PluckerandThe Devil's Rose. Brom is currently kept in a dank cellar just outside of Seattle.

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I loved this book. A roaring, bloody, beautiful work of pure imagination. Andy Davidson, author ofThe Hollow Kind

Slewfootis a lusciously dark tale of witchcraft and devilry ... This book was tailor-made for lovers of folk horror and everyone who wants to live deliciously. Mallory O'Meara, bestselling author ofThe Lady from the Black Lagoon

Punctuated by moments of unanticipated levity as well as unmitigated terror, this clever and imaginative tale is not to be missed by fans of dark fantasy and historical horror. Library Journal

A fast-paced, hallucinogenic fairy tale...delivering likable protagonists,l“$