Winterwood

Shea Ernshaw Winterwood

Praise for Winterwood

“A spellbinding tale of witchery, deadly secrets, and woods that hold grudges. Winterwood is immersive, atmospheric, and bewitching. I could feel the cold in my toes and the Walker magic swirling around me as I read.”

—STEPHANIE GARBER,

#1 NEW YORK TIMES

AND INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE CARAVAL SERIES

“Winterwood casts a deliciously dark spell with a rich lineage of witches, secretive boys, and a sinister forest that will pull in any reader and never let them go.”

—MEGAN SHEPHERD,

NEW YORK TIMES

BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF GRIM LOVELIES

“The beauty and mystery of the natural world infuse every moment in this lush, spellbinding story that weaves romance with witchcraft—a seductive, lyrical tale of lost boys, old legends and haunted woods.”

—LEXA HILLYER, AUTHOR OF SPINDLE FIRE

“Mystery unwinds at an accelerating pace for the undersupervised teens, and the malicious, haunting Wicker Woods are lovingly characterized and as compelling as the formidable heroine.… A delectably immersive, eerie experience.”

—KIRKUS REVIEWS

Praise for The Wicked Deep

A New York Times Bestseller

Spring 18 Indie Next Pick

“The Wicked Deep is more than just a scary story, it is a tale with substance and depth, one of magic and curses, betrayal and revenge, but most importantly, it is a story about the redemptive power of love to make even the worst wrongs, right.”

—AMBER SMITH,

NEW YORK TIMES

BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE WAY I USED TO BE

“The Wicked Deep has both teeth and heart. It’s a mystery and a ghost story and a love story, all woven together with evocative prose and unforgettable settings. This is the perfect book to curl up with on a rainy night, when the swirling mists and dancing shadows make the ghosts and magic leap off the pages. Prepare to be bewitched.”

—PAULA STOKES,

AUTHOR OF LIARS, INC

. AND GIRL AGAINST THE UNIVERSE

“The Wicked Deep is eerie and enchanting. I was thoroughly under the spell of the Swan Sisters, and utterly captivated by Shea Ernshaw’s gorgeous, haunting debut.”

—JESSICA SPOTSWOOD,

AUTHOR OF THE CAHILL WITCH CHRONICLES AND EDITOR OF TOIL & TROUBLE

“A magical, haunted tale of the sea, spells, and secrets. The Wicked Deep will lure you in, ensnaring you in the twisted enchantment of true love and sacrifice. Beware!”

—S. M. PARKER,

AUTHOR OF THE RATTLED BONES

Winterwood

To all those with wild hearts

I do not think the forest would be so bright, nor the water so warm, nor love so sweet, if there were no danger in the lakes.

—C. S. Lewis

PROLOGUE

A boy went missing the night of the storm.