The Bewitching

The Bewitching - Silvia Moreno-Garcia

A Multi-Generational Gothic Horror of Witches, Curses, and Dark Academia

From the New York Times bestselling author of Mexican Gothic comes The Bewitching, a chilling, atmospheric horror novel where three women—spanning nearly a century—face the same shadowy force of witchcraft, obsession, and secrets that refuse to stay buried.

In 1990s Massachusetts, graduate student Minerva is drawn into the world of horror literature—and something much darker—while researching the mysterious author Beatrice Tremblay. What begins as a thesis turns into a terrifying investigation when she discovers that The Vanishing, Tremblay’s macabre novel, may have been based on true events: a beautiful student vanished during the Great Depression, leaving only whispers of witchcraft behind.

As Minerva delves deeper into Tremblay’s past, she begins to feel the presence of a malevolent force—one that mirrors the frightening stories her great-grandmother, Nana Alba, used to tell her about witchcraft in early 1900s Mexico. Could these generations of eerie encounters be connected?

Unfolding across three timelines—1900s Mexico, 1930s Massachusetts, and the 1990s—The Bewitching is a haunting tale of women haunted by the same dark legacy. With gothic suspense, literary mystery, and supernatural dread, this novel will cast a spell on fans of Silvia Moreno-Garcia, The Secret History, and The Haunting of Hill House.

Why You'll Love It:
🕯️ Gothic horror with a witchy twist
📚 Dark academia meets multi-generational mystery
👩👧👧 Three women, three timelines, one sinister force
🌒 Perfect for fans of Mexican Gothic and The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

Great for Readers Who Enjoy:

• Witchcraft horror novels

• Generational gothic thrillers

• Books set in academic settings

• Latin American folklore

• Haunting feminist horror

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