Witches of Lychford

By: Paul Cornell

Narrated by: Marisa Calin

Traveler, cleric, witch.

The villagers in the sleepy hamlet of Lychford are divided. A supermarket wants to build a major branch on their border. Some welcome the employment opportunities while some object to the modernization of the local environment.

Judith Mawson (local crank) knows the truth - that Lychford lies on the boundary between two worlds and that the destruction of the border will open wide the gateways to malevolent beings beyond imagination. But if she is to have her voice heard, she's going to need the assistance of some unlikely allies....

©2015 Paul Cornell (P)2015 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

"At once epic and terribly intimate. This is the story of a village, not a city, and all the more powerful for that; not all big fantasy needs an urban setting. Beautifully written, perfectly cruel, and ultimately kind. This is Cornell at the height of his craft." (Seanan McGuire, New York Times best-selling author of the InCryptid and October Daye series)

"Rich in charm...local politics and witchcraft writ small and personal, but large in consequence. [Cornell] adeptly describes the emotion of magic; its effects and internal ignition of wonder. The feel of being exposed to magic for the first time and the feel of doing magic and having it done to you have never been better described in any story." (Bill Willingham, author of Fables and Down the Mysterly River)

"Masterfully creepy and sinister, all the more so for taking place in the beautifully drawn English countryside." (Jenny Colgan, author of Doctor Who: Into the Nowhere)

Loved the Narrator.

I liked the story. Very captivating and instantly pulled me in. I loved the twist.

Witches vs. Fairy

I enjoyed the audible version of this modern fairy tale dealing with 3 women who join together to defeat some nasty fairy folk. One of the women is an older "witch;" one is a young witch who's interested in the science of the craft more than the magic; and the third is an Anglican minister who isn't sure what she really believes. All three are dealing with grief. It's the start of a trilogy, which I might continue. The writing and dialog are very good.

Audible 20 review sweepstakes.

Modern witches, ancient evil

This short listen had a lot going on underneath the surface. Paul Cornell managed to give his story the feel of an ancient fairy tale while keeping it rooted in modern-day concerns. His tale revolved around three appealing female characters of widely varying backgrounds, each with an intriguing history and a different set of beliefs to bring to their common cause of overcoming evil. I may have had a few minor quibbles about certain choices in the story, but overall I thoroughly enjoyed this and will soon listen to the sequel.

Superb story and narration

This Novella is a relatively short listen but is well done in every aspect. The narrator is perfect for the story. If you like a good mystery where the protagonists discover that there is a world beside ours with occasional people crossing over in both directions you will enjoy this tale.

The character’s voices, and the Fae

So so good!! My new obsession! Thanks Paul for your gift! Love love love this series