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Reviewed by Gaius Konstantine for Readers' Favorite
"Loneliness possesses the potential to drive a person to the brink of insanity." Add some ignorance and the stage is set for David Hatton's novel, The Witch Of Woodplumpton. Reverend Isaac Armstrong, a resident of a small and quaint village in Lancashire during the early 18th century, has a problem. That problem has a name, and it is Meg Shelton. Oh, she is also dead and buried but refuses to stay in her grave. As the good vicar, aided by Meg's only friend, a boy named James, attempts to find the cause of the dead woman's escapades, he must also contend with superstitious townsfolk who are convinced old Meg is a witch. Undeterred by tales of curses and dark magic, Isaac pursues the truth only to discover far more than he thought possible.
The Witch Of Woodplumpton by David Hatton is an intriguing novel with a clever plot based on actual history and is full of surprises. The story reads like a mystery as the vicar takes it upon himself to investigate how Meg died and prove she was not an actual witch, discovering many long-held secrets along the way. An array of themes, including deceit, friendship, and redemption, create turbo-charged immersion and make this story a real page-turner. Character development is also outstanding, and there is a clear distinction between what people appear to be and what they truly are. The pace is solid but follows a non-linear timeline, requiring careful attention from the reader lest some fascinating nugget of information be lost. With “Twilight Zone” vibes, The Witch Of Woodplumpton would be ideal as a film, and I recommend it wholeheartedly.
