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The Cross Woman – Pamela Murray

£7.00

A folk-horror mystery thriller, the story follows a writer who retreats to an isolated village where a local legend about a spectral “Cross Woman” precedes a series of disappearances

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Overview
Synopsis

A quiet village holds a centuries-old secret…

From the author of The Manchester Murders series, and gripping serial killer thriller Murderland comes The Cross Woman. This story blends small town secret folklore and a supernatural mystery, making it a great pick for fans of The Wicker Man for its ‘outsider enters an isolated rural community’ vibes.

All Nightmare Nook Books are selected by our chief Book Ghoul, Cat. Here’s why The Cross Woman should be on your shelf:

“I spotted this and it immediately intrigued me, but I was even more drawn in when I got home and realised there’s barely anything about it online as it’s now out of print…which honestly just made it feel even more mysterious.

It’s got real folk and supernatural horror vibes running through it, with a mystery element layered in as well.”

Condition:

Secondhand but in great condition and ready to scare. See photos for a more detailed look and reach out if you have any questions about the condition of this title.

Synopsis

A quiet village holds a centuries-old secret, which writer Will Barton discovers when he takes himself away on a month-long retreat to cure his writer's block. The villagers tell him that according to local legend the spectre of The Cross Woman appears just before a tragic event. He finds it hard to believe, but it gives him an idea for a story. However, after a sighting two weeks into his stay, he and the rest of the villagers mysteriously disappear, and it's up to his sister and local police to discover the strange truth about their vanishing.