1 / 2The Witch (Deluxe Edition) by Freida McFadden
The Witch (Deluxe Edition) by Freida McFadden is a thriller about Julia Barlow, who returns to her family’s Massachusetts estate and discovers unsettling events tied to its history and a woman executed for witchcraft in 1692. The listing describes a haunted-house mystery with family secrets and plot twists.
At a glance
- Julia returns to Pemberton, her family’s seventeenth-century estate in rural Massachusetts, after losing her job and apartment.
- The story features a grandfather clock that stops at 3:41 a.m., flickering lights and a voice outside Julia’s bedroom.
- The listing frames the plot around a woman executed for witchcraft in 1692 and family secrets that resurface.
Reference price: $41.99
Price checked: Nov 12, 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The premise combines a haunted family estate, historical witchcraft and present-day family secrets.
- At 352 pages, the listed print length offers a defined-length read rather than an open-ended series commitment.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Poisoned Pen Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | Oct. 6 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 352 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1464249644 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1464249648 |
| Weight listed | 567 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 15.88 x 2.87 x 23.5 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers looking for a supernatural-tinged thriller involving a historic estate and family secrets.
- Freida McFadden readers interested in a twist-focused story.
Less suited to
- Readers who prefer nonfiction or stories without supernatural and haunted-house elements.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback describes the book as engaging and entertaining, with readers highlighting its plot, twists, readability and writing. That reported appeal may suit readers seeking an immersive thriller, though the feedback summary does not establish that every reader will respond the same way. The listed rating is 4.2 out of 5 from 92,403 ratings, an aggregate that indicates overall reception but does not explain individual opinions.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the story as engaging, entertaining and hard to put down.
- Feedback highlights the plot and twists, as well as readability and writing quality.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Witch about?
Julia Barlow returns to her family’s Massachusetts estate and investigates eerie events and a history linked to a woman executed for witchcraft in 1692.
How long is the listed edition?
The listing gives a print length of 352 pages.
What language is the book in?
The listing specifies English.
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