The Witch

This hardcover edition of The Witch by Mary Johnston is published by Hutson Street Press in May 2025. The ISBN for this edition is 9781023718417. This work sits at the intersection of historical fiction and gothic horror. It does not rely on sudden shocks or cheap frights. Instead, it offers a slow-burning exploration of dread that remains with the reader long after the final page. The prose feels heavy with secrets. Johnston moves at a pace that demands patience but rewards that effort with deep unease. The narrative focuses on the occult and the eerie. It draws on traditions rooted in the past, where sins linger in the air. The binding suggests a physical object meant to be kept. This durable format mirrors the enduring nature of the fears within the story. Johnston qualifies as an author who favors psychological weight over simple scares. The tone remains hauntingly authentic throughout. Readers who favor stories rooted in the occult will find this work suitable. Those seeking quick jolts or light entertainment should look elsewhere. This book is for those who appreciate the slow reveal of terror. It avoids sensationalism in favor of a dense atmosphere. The story unfolds through a careful construction of mood rather than action.