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“Nasty wild creatures, hatefully pious Puritans, and a horned deity of death make this bloody, magical tale a must-read. Follow Abitha, a farmer's wife and descendent of a long line of cunning women, claw her way to the person she's always wanted to be and get some much needed vengeance along the way. It is the perfect addition to your Halloween TBR. ”
— Lambie • Underground Books
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“A dark and vengeful historical fantasy full of excellent storytelling. This book is both a mystical fairytale, and an intense horror novel that will keep you listening to see what happens next! Fans of Guillermo Del Toro films will devour this book.”
— Courtney • Auburn Oil Co. Booksellers
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“Slewfoot: A Tale of Bewitchery by Brom is *the* witchy cold weather read. It's spooky and atmospheric, and the epitome of a Good For Her book.”
— Emma • Quail Ridge Books
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“As both novelist and illustrator, Brom's work often explores the delicate and devilish dance between monstrosity and humanity. Slewfoot, a story about a young girl, an ancient spirit, and the burgeoning magic between them, is no different. While Slewfoot is a dark tale of witchery and devilry, it is also a book that explores our connection to nature, the push and pull opposing religions, and the good and evil at the very core of humanity. With a wonderful narrator, Slewfoot is a delightfully wicked time and the perfect audiobook to kickstart your Halloween reading this year.”
— Kelly • Mysterious Galaxy Books
Set in Colonial New England, Slewfoot is a tale of magic and mystery, of triumph and terror as only dark fantasist Brom can tell it.
Connecticut, 1666.
An ancient spirit awakens in a dark wood. The wildfolk call him Father, slayer, protector.
The colonists call him Slewfoot, demon, devil.
To Abitha, a recently widowed outcast, alone and vulnerable in her pious village, he is the only one she can turn to for help.
Together, they ignite a battle between pagan and Puritan โ one that threatens to destroy the entire village, leaving nothing but ashes and bloodshed in their wake.
โIf it is a devil you seek, then it is a devil you shall have!โ
A Macmillan Audio production from Tor Nightfire
Over the past few decades, acclaimed dark fantasy artist Brom has lent his distinctive vision to all facets of the creative industries, from novels and games to comics and film. He is the nationally bestselling author of Slewfoot, The Child Thief, Krampus, The Lost Gods and the award-winning illustrated horror novels The Plucker and The Devil's Rose. Brom is currently kept in a dank cellar just outside of Savannah.
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Audiobook details
Author:
Brom
Narrator:
Barrie Kreinik
ISBN:
9781250829924
Length:
14 hours 28 minutes
Language:
English
Publisher:
Macmillan Audio
Publication date:
September 14, 2021
Edition:
Unabridged
Libro.fm rank:
#1,782 Overall
Genre rank:
#38 in Horror
Reviews
"Which is worse? The Devil of the forest or the terror of Puritan village rumors, accusations, and lies? At the crossroads of victimhood and vengeance, Abitha makes her choiceโand blood follows." โRichard Kadrey, New York Times bestselling author of the Sandman Slim series
"I loved this book. A roaring, bloody, beautiful work of pure imagination." โAndy Davidson, author of The Boatman's Daughter
"Punctuated by moments of unanticipated levity as well as unmitigated terror, this clever and imaginative tale is not to be missed by fans of dark fantasy and historical horror." โLibrary Journal
"Slewfoot is a lusciously dark tale of witchcraft and devilry ... This book was tailor-made for lovers of folk horror and everyone who wants to live deliciously." โMallory O'Meara, bestselling author of The Lady from the Black Lagoon
"A fast-paced, hallucinogenic fairy tale...delivering likable protagonists, exotic beasties, and scoundrels whom we long to see at table with their just desserts." โChristopher Buehlman, author of The Blacktongue Thief
โBrom has made a convert out of me with Slewfoot, which takes hold of the maxim 'sympathy for the devil' and yanks hard on that literary taproot, unearthing a far more elemental and complex truth. Demon or no, evil or not, the mighty stag Slewfoot deserves our love and devotion. He's got mine now. All hail Brom, all hail Slewfoot!โ โClay McLeod Chapman, author of The Remaking
โThis enticing but methodically paced story is enhanced by Bromโs creepy artwork, and every detail of the uneasy atmosphere, world building, and character development matters; this is a tale that will unsettle readers as they vacillate between fear and celebration. ... [R]eaders will be both entertained and asked to reckon with the true nature of evil. For all who enjoy historical horror with healthy doses of dark fantasy, witchcraft, and vengeance, and who enjoy titles like Alexis Hendersonโs The Year of the Witching (2020).โ โBooklist Reviews
โSlewfoot is creepy, crawly, bloody fun. If youโre looking for a witchy, thrilling ride that also has a philosophical soul, grab a copy of Slewfootโand donโt put it down until youโve finished it.โ โBookPage, Starred Review
"Slewfoot is an extraordinary, harrowing tale about a remarkable friendship and a demon trying to find his soul. Itโs a journey of witchcraft, misogyny, paganism, and piety. It left me spellbound and my tortured black heart devoured this story looking for more." โCemetery Dance
Praise for Brom's previous novels:
"Brom is that rare breed: a person who is skilled in more than one area of artistic expression." โChristopher Paolini, New York Times bestselling author of To Sleep In a Sea of Stars
โ[Bromโs] a storyteller with his artwork, and in a very elite class.โ โR.A. Salvatore New York Times bestselling author of The Legend of Drizzt
โTerrific. A wild rideโฆ.I loved it. It hooked me and I couldnโt put it down.โ โMike Mignola, creator of Hellboy
โA gruesome and darkly fantastical twist on a classic tale. Brom injects pure horror into fantasy.โ โHolly Black
"Lost Gods is โฆ the kind of story lovers whisper in stolen cars burning rubber from this world down to the very edge of the Abyss." โRichard Kadrey, New York Times bestselling author of the Sandman Slim series
"Brom effortlessly weaves classical mythology with modern nightmares in this beautifully twisted hell ride. Heartwrenching, operatic, and stunningly illustrated, Lost Gods is a dark gem of a novel." โChristopher Golden, New York Times bestselling author of Red Hands
โWickedly poetic, The Child Thief makes me want to believe.โ โKim Harrison
โBeautiful and authentically dark.โ โSci-Fi