Sister Witch, The Life of Moll Dyer (Book) - 11/25/2017 11:16:05 AM
Sister Witch, The Life of Moll Dyer is the debut novel by author David W. Thompson. What separates this novel from the pack of horror offerings is that it is inspired by true events in colonial America.
There is a considerable mythos surrounding the title character (Moll Dyer) and even after 300 years, her story is still whispered around campfires. It is said that her story was the basis of The Blair Witch movies, and if so, many details were omitted or changed, including the setting.
The novel opens in Kinsale, Ireland and quickly transitions to the Maryland colony. The travails of colonial life are well depicted- Indian attacks, harsh living conditions, as well as judicial and societal iniquities. For the family Dyer, life is further complicated by a demon on a mission!
Sister Witch is both a historical fiction (with a distinct overlay of the supernatural), and a coming of age story in a world of extreme prejudices. The story contains elements drawing on the tradition of horror while introducing the emotional muddles and complexities desired by readers of any genre. As one early reviewer said, "This is definitely a story everyone should read."
