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When she receives a commission to paint a mural in a historical lighthouse on a remote Scottish Island, she jumps at a chance for a fresh start. Miao, who created The CW drama series, which ran for three seasons, will create and serve as showrunner on the series, which comes from The Picture Company and Studiocanal.
Book Review: The Lighthouse Witches by C.J Cooke – Kate Book Review: The Lighthouse Witches by C.J Cooke – Kate
I've always been interested on witches, especially on the "trials" held against thousands of women in Europe, acussing them of practicing witchcraft, torturing them and killing them in awful ways. The Picture Company co-founders Andrew RonaandAlex Heinemanwill executive produce the series with Studiocanal’s Ron Halpern and Shana Eddy overseeing the production for the studio. Happy Halloween! Today is the perfect day to curl up with a spooky read (really, the entire month of October is) and I’ve got a stellar recommendation for getting you into the Halloween spirit. The Lighthouse Witches by C.J. Cooke landed on my doorstep towards the end of this month, so I squeezed it in so I could finish it by October 31, and I’m so glad I did, because it’s all about witches, PLUS its got a fantastic Halloween scene in it. And compared to some of the more violent horror novels I’ve read this month, this one isn’t gory, so it’s a more accessible story with wider appeal. Published in 2021 by Penguin Random House, the book follows young mother Liv and her three daughters who arrive on a mysterious Scottish island to run a decrepit lighthouse. I just felt like I didn’t trust the narrator this whole book, and it made me disconnected and irritated. This writer just isn’t for me, I had a similar issue with the other one I read.The timelines and characters’ narrators jumping around and things got a bit confusing at times, and I had to wonder if that was to throw us off a bit to make things seem more convincing. I found the entire thing to be original and chilling. It definitely kept me up at night. The atmosphere and lore of the town were my two favorite aspects, but really there is so much to enjoy in this story! The atmosphere is freaking fantastic. Everything about the island, the lighthouse, the local history and lore, it is perfect Spooky Season reading!
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Liv Stay accepts a commission to paint a mural in an old lighthouse on the small Scottish island of Lon Haven. This is her opportunity to make a new life for herself and her three daughters, Sapphire, Luna, and Clover. The Picture Company co-founders Andrew RonaandAlex Heinemanwill executive produce the series with Studiocanal’s Ron Halpern and Shana Eddy overseeing the production for the studio. It was brought in by Studiocanal’s Leena Lancashire Iglesias. The grimoire’s story was my favourite, though it was the most horrifying at times. The idiotic thinking behind the witch hunts were written very well. High upon the cliffs of a remote Scottish island, there is a lighthouse that has weathered storms for centuries. Do you ever finish a book and immediately wish you could wipe your memory and read it for the first time again? 😂 I was so engrossed in watching this mystery unfold.My only issue is of personal preference where I try to avoid books where children play a large role... as I find them annoying usually. Daisy Ridley To Star In Survival Thriller From Zak Hilditch, The Penguin Empire and Campfire Studios; Neon & UTA To Shop At AFM A couple of reader friends found the plot dragging in the middle but I couldn’t detect any major dip in pace. Probably because I was listening to it than reading it. If you're looking for a witchy, spooky October read, look no further! This book had all of the elements I love in my Halloween reads - a little haunted history, a little magic, a little supernatural, and a whole lot of creepy. Me: Ah well then I have just the thing! May I suggest The Lighthouse Witches? C.J. Cooke has concocted a spellbinding novel that bubbles over with gothic atmosphere, thriller vibes and the perfect amount of supernatural elements.
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An original and haunting thriller, filled with secrets, ghosts, and Norse folk tales. The Nesting is an evocative and chilling tale that will keep you guessing, and is best read with the lights on.”—Alice Feeney, New York Times bestselling author of Sometimes I Lie We form stories about our lives to create meaning out of them-without meaning, they feel shapeless and without purpose.” Norwegian fjords and folktales are beautifully evoked in this vivid and compelling novel.”—Rosamund Lupton, New York Times bestselling author of Sister An intricate story about women and witch trials but with a delightful timeslip element that really works. It’s a compelling story and very satisfying how the threads are woven together’ Kate Sawyer Two sisters go missing on a remote Scottish island. Twenty years later, one is found–but she’s still the same age as when she disappeared. The secrets of witches havereached across the centuries in this chilling Gothic thriller from the author of the acclaimed The Nesting.Published last year by Penguin Random House, the book follows young mother Liv and her three daughters who arrive on a mysterious Scottish island to run a decrepit lighthouse. My one small issue with this story was that I did find it hard to differentiate between the perspectives in the beginning. I was still learning everyone's name and their position in the family, so it was hard to keep it all straight at first. Liv Stay has fled to the island, Lòn Haven, with her three daughters – Saffy, Luna and Clover – to escape truths she’d rather not face. I heard the audio version of this book and I think that made my experience much better. The four perspectives are voiced by four different narrators and this brings a nice individuality to their narratives. I loved all the narrators as they rendered the characters perfectly. The audiobook is 10 hrs 13 min long, and that’s 10 hrs 13 minutes of a captivating hearing experience. Of course, you’ve already seen that the plot is fairly complicated. If you find your mind boggled by too much of a to and fro in the timelines, better go for reading. But to experienced audiobook listeners, I’ll recommend the audiobook wholeheartedly.
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