If you talk about witches nowadays and you ask somebody to picture a witch, they’d probably say a pointy hat, a broom, a black cat. They are no longer considered malevolent.
Witches in Central Mexico are a bit different from the traditional European image of the witch. They are evil. They’re intent on causing harm to their neighbors, to the community. They often can shape-shift. I wanted to go towards those [versions] as opposed to having something like the modern archetype.
― Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Interview, People
What booksellers are saying about The Bewitching
- Silvia Moreno-Garcia is on top of her game with this novel. A three part intertwined story set in 1908, 1934 and 1998. Each part is equally suspenseful which makes the book so hard to put down. This is a genre breaking novel, gothic, horror and thriller all in one which will make this one of my go-to recommendations of the summer.
― Kathy Clemmons, Sundog Books in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida | BUY
- Silvia Moreno-Garcia is a master of the slow burn and dread, and The Bewitching is no exception! Her multiple POV narration was well done; the voices of each POV were so well defined that it felt like they were written by different authors. She creatively tied the history of the supernatural and witchcraft of both Mexico and New England. I will be thinking of this one for a while.
― Joanna Shaheen, Tombolo Books in St. Petersburg, Florida | BUY
- Expanding three timelines, all connected by witchcraft and mystery, Bewitching is a dark novel that explores the history and thriller genre. This story is filled with sickening horror and excellent dark academic. With extensive lore and an ode to the witch stories of old, this book is great for those who like to dive into archives and unwind mysteries.
― Ashton Ahart, Page 158 Books in Wake Forest, North Carolina | BUY
- Spooky, atmospheric, and unsettling, this gothic multigenerational tale weaves together three POV’s and three time-lines that span over a century. Moreno-Garcia masterfully intertwines Mexican folklore and witchcraft to create a story that makes witches scary again! It’s the perfect read to lead into spooky season!
― Suzanne Carnes, The Underground Bookshop in Carrollton, Georgia | BUY
About Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Silvia Moreno-Garcia is the New York Times bestselling author of Silver Nitrate, The Daughter of Doctor Moreau, Mexican Gothic, and many other books. She has won the Locus and British Fantasy awards for her work as a novelist, and the World Fantasy Award as an editor.
