Ghost
Finbar Hawkins
This is a beautifully written story. It’s lyrical in tone and its language conjures spirits and magic throughout.
Three girls Aine, Sarah and Marie separated by centuries, but all connected to some woodland where evil lurks. Through the voice and dreams of each, they are drawn together to fight it in order to return to their worlds in peace.
I enjoyed this mix of folklore, magic and time travel. It is an unusual tale but perfect to be read on dark winter days or if you are seeking just a touch of spookiness. I felt that Marie’s story (in the present) provided a recognisable marker for the reader as we dipped back and in between to 60 AD and 1783. It served to draw all three girls together even though there were times when I thought that the voice of each was too similar.
Finally, a word about the descriptive language which stands out for its richness and which masterfully evokes the tense mystical atmosphere. Read with your curtains drawn…
Published by Zephyr, 2025 (199 pages)
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