Spells for Forgetting: the spellbinding magical mystery full of dark secrets and first love

Emery Blackwood's life was changed when her best friend, Lily, was murdered. She is now living a quiet existence on Saoirse Island, but when August returns after fourteen years, Emery must confront her first love and the reason he left. The town wants August gone again, and as the island begins to show signs of strange happenings, Emery must uncover the truth behind Lily's death.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 08 August 2023
Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Emery Blackwood's life was irrevocably altered on the eve of her high school graduation, when her beloved August Salt was accused of murdering her closest friend, Lily. She had once harbored dreams of running away with August, eager to escape the misty, remote shores of Saoirse Island and pursue new dreams together. However, here she was, living a quiet existence among this close-knit community, steeped in folklore and tradition, governed by the cycles of the seasons and ancient superstitions.

But when August returns after fourteen years to lay his mother's ashes to rest, Emery must confront her first love and the reason he left abruptly. The town desires August's departure once more. And as the island begins to exhibit peculiar occurrences, the emergence of profound betrayals and concealed promises threatens to unravel the truth behind Lily's death, once and for all.

There were tales that only the island knew. Ones that had never been told. I knew, because I was one of them.

The island was a place of secrets and mysteries, where the wind whispered tales of forgotten legends and hidden treasures. The villagers were tight-knit, with deep connections to their land and each other. They lived by the rhythm of the seasons, tending to their crops and livestock and honoring the ancient customs that had been passed down through generations.

Emery had always been fascinated by the island's history and culture. She had spent countless hours exploring the rugged cliffs, wandering through the dense forests, and listening to the stories of the elders. But as she grew older, she began to feel a sense of unease. There were rumors that something was not quite right on the island. People would disappear without a trace, and strange noises would be heard at night.

Emery couldn't shake the feeling that she was being watched. She would wake up in the middle of the night, feeling like someone was hovering over her. She would hear strange noises outside her window, and her crops would be damaged overnight.

One day, Emery decided to investigate the rumors herself. She gathered a group of friends and set out on a quest to uncover the truth behind the island's mysteries. They combed through old records, interviewed locals, and even ventured into the forbidden areas of the island.

As they dug deeper, they began to uncover a web of lies and deceit that had been woven into the fabric of the island's society for generations. They discovered that there was a powerful group of people who controlled the island's resources and used their power to manipulate the villagers for their own gain.

Emery and her friends were shocked by what they found. They knew that they had to take action to stop the group from continuing to harm the island and its people. They organized a protest, which drew attention to the group's actions and forced them to back down.

Emery felt a sense of pride and accomplishment as she looked out at the gathered villagers. They had stood up against the powerful group and fought for what was right. She knew that the island would never be the same, but she also knew that they had made a difference.

As the sun set on the island, Emery and her friends sat together, watching the waves crashing against the cliffs. They knew that there were still secrets and mysteries waiting to be uncovered, but they were confident that they would continue to explore and protect the island's heritage for generations to come.

Weight: 258g
Dimension: 130 x 198 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529425345