The Witch's Stone
A BRAND NEW atmospheric and haunting historical timeslip for 2026
Published on 4. June 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-1-80703-797-0 (ISBN)
Description
A BRAND-NEW haunting and chilling gothic historical mystery, perfect for fans of C.J. Cooke and Laura Purcell.????? 'Pacy, gripping, beautifully written and utterly unforgettable.' Bestselling author Elena Collins?????Some legends never die - they wait for you to come home.
When Jess Morgan arrives in Northumberland to research the history of a crumbling chapel, she's drawn to the legend of the Brinkburn Witch - a woman said to appear when blood is spilled near an ancient standing stone. But the longer Jess stays, the stranger things become. Whispers echo through empty corridors, shadows move where none should, and the boundary between dreams and memory begins to blur.
Over a century earlier, Eliza Stratford turned to the witch for help after a violent betrayal - and sealed her fate with a terrible bargain. Now her story, and the secrets she died to protect, are surfacing again.
As Jess unearths the truth behind the legend, she begins to suspect her own connection to the past runs deeper than she ever imagined - and that some ghosts will do anything to be remembered...
Atmospheric, haunting and rich with dark folklore, The Witch's Stone is a spellbinding gothic timeslip mystery where the past refuses to stay buried.
'Utterly compelling, the timelines are woven together brilliantly in this pacy and emotional read.' Clare Marchant 'Kirsty Ferry draws the reader into the wild beauty of Northumbria in this captivating dual-timeline story. I couldn't put it down.' Alexandra Walsh 'The queen of timeslips has well and truly reclaimed her crown. It's goth, it's spooky, it's atmospheric and beautifully written.' Ella Cook 'Unputdownable...and delightfully spooky. Kirsty Ferry has created an atmosphere that's perfectly ghostly and beautiful, sad and dramatic, and doesn't disappoint at any point. The story is seamlessly intertwining past and present, not revealing anything too quickly, and I want to read it again.' Natalie Normann 'I couldn't put it down. Kirsty keeps getting better and better. Can't wait for the next one.' Anni Rose 'This cracking story has it all, dual timeline, witches, simmering romance, and the evocative atmosphere that I've come to expect from all of Kirsty's books. An absolute five-star read. Would give ten if I could.' Terry Lynn Thomas'An absolute page-turner of a novel; the suspense builds and builds, keeping you enthralled to the very last page. I loved it. A great cast of characters keep you guessing too - will there be a 'happy ever after'? No spoilers here - you'll have to read the book!' Berni StevensWhy readers love Kirsty Ferry:
'What's not to like? - a Kirsty Ferry timeslip tale with lots of spooky happenings. Enjoy!'????? Reader review
'Loved this book, couldn't put it down. Read it in a day.' ????? Reader review
'Marvellously spooky and atmospheric' ????? Reader review
'I hadn't expected a ghost story entwined. I loved it. I couldn't put it down.' ????? Reader review
When Jess Morgan arrives in Northumberland to research the history of a crumbling chapel, she's drawn to the legend of the Brinkburn Witch - a woman said to appear when blood is spilled near an ancient standing stone. But the longer Jess stays, the stranger things become. Whispers echo through empty corridors, shadows move where none should, and the boundary between dreams and memory begins to blur.
Over a century earlier, Eliza Stratford turned to the witch for help after a violent betrayal - and sealed her fate with a terrible bargain. Now her story, and the secrets she died to protect, are surfacing again.
As Jess unearths the truth behind the legend, she begins to suspect her own connection to the past runs deeper than she ever imagined - and that some ghosts will do anything to be remembered...
Atmospheric, haunting and rich with dark folklore, The Witch's Stone is a spellbinding gothic timeslip mystery where the past refuses to stay buried.
'Utterly compelling, the timelines are woven together brilliantly in this pacy and emotional read.' Clare Marchant 'Kirsty Ferry draws the reader into the wild beauty of Northumbria in this captivating dual-timeline story. I couldn't put it down.' Alexandra Walsh 'The queen of timeslips has well and truly reclaimed her crown. It's goth, it's spooky, it's atmospheric and beautifully written.' Ella Cook 'Unputdownable...and delightfully spooky. Kirsty Ferry has created an atmosphere that's perfectly ghostly and beautiful, sad and dramatic, and doesn't disappoint at any point. The story is seamlessly intertwining past and present, not revealing anything too quickly, and I want to read it again.' Natalie Normann 'I couldn't put it down. Kirsty keeps getting better and better. Can't wait for the next one.' Anni Rose 'This cracking story has it all, dual timeline, witches, simmering romance, and the evocative atmosphere that I've come to expect from all of Kirsty's books. An absolute five-star read. Would give ten if I could.' Terry Lynn Thomas'An absolute page-turner of a novel; the suspense builds and builds, keeping you enthralled to the very last page. I loved it. A great cast of characters keep you guessing too - will there be a 'happy ever after'? No spoilers here - you'll have to read the book!' Berni StevensWhy readers love Kirsty Ferry:
'What's not to like? - a Kirsty Ferry timeslip tale with lots of spooky happenings. Enjoy!'????? Reader review
'Loved this book, couldn't put it down. Read it in a day.' ????? Reader review
'Marvellously spooky and atmospheric' ????? Reader review
'I hadn't expected a ghost story entwined. I loved it. I couldn't put it down.' ????? Reader review
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
331 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80703-797-0 (9781807037970)
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Kirsty Ferry is from the North East of England and lives there with her husband and son and far too many books and art supplies to count. She holds a First Class Honours Degree in Literature, and an MA in Creative Writing, and won the English Heritage/Belsay Hall National Creative Writing Competition in 2009 with the ghostly tale "Enchantment". Kirsty loves writing ghostly mysteries and interweaving fact and fiction. The research is almost as much fun as writing the book itself, and if she can add a wonderful setting and a smattering of history, that's even better. Her day job involves sharing a building with an eclectic collection of ghosts, which can often prove rather interesting