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The Lost Child of Lychford

By: Paul Cornell
Narrated by: Emma Newman
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A finalist for the 2017 Locus Award for Best Novella!

It’s December in the English village of Lychford – the first Christmas since an evil conglomerate tried to force open the borders between our world and… another.

Which means it’s Lizzie’s first Christmas as Reverend of St. Martin’s. Which means more stress, more expectation, more scrutiny by the congregation. Which means… well, business as usual, really.

Until the apparition of a small boy finds its way to Lizzie in the church. Is he a ghost? A vision? Something else? Whatever the truth, our trio of witches (they don’t approve of “coven”) are about to face their toughest battle, yet!

The Lost Child of Lychford is the sequel to Paul Cornell's Witches of Lychford.

Fantasy Fiction Genre Fiction Small Town & Rural Magic Users Witchcraft Paranormal Magic Winter Christmas

Critic reviews

"Cornell weaves together a fast-paced story and engrossing character studies; he paints a setting of a gloomy English countryside, disarming his readers with magic and danger that lurks unseen. Beneath the suspense lies wry humor that buoys the tale along." —Publishers Weekly

"Cornell introduces some genuine existential chills into this ingratiating setting." —The Chicago Tribune

Praise for WITCHES OF LYCHFORD

"At once epic and terribly intimate. This is the story of a village, not a city, and all the more powerful for that; not all big fantasy needs an urban setting. Beautifully written, perfectly cruel, and ultimately kind. This is Cornell at the height of his craft." - Seanan McGuire, author of the Incryptid and October Daye series

"Paul Cornell has written a marvelous story, rich in charm, about local politics and witchcraft writ small and personal, but large in consequence." - Bill Willingham, author of Fables and Down the Mysterly River

"Refreshing and suspenseful, this novella is an inventive look at the idea of magic lurking just beyond one's reach." —Publishers Weekly

"Masterfully creepy and sinister, all the more so for taking place in the beautifully drawn English countryside." - Jenny Colgan, author of Doctor Who: Into the Nowhere

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eager to hear this story I found myself upset and not at all satisfied. there was this awful voice in my ears. I was so disappointed.

lost child etc

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Magic, Christmas in an English village and the sense of looming disaster kept me riveted till the end. Emma Newman's narration was the perfect fit for this sequel, giving the three principle characters an extra dimension and adding to the overall suspense.

A most enjoyable read

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The plot went downhill a bit. Too predictable. I think it being a short book meant we carried on, where we would have stopped if it was longer. Characters likable enough. We are not a fan of Emma Newman's over-pronounced and shrill narration, but this wasn't her worst. Unsure if we'll continue the series at the moment.

Not as good as the first

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There are a lot of “retakes/repeats" that no-one bothered to cut out, but otherwise it passes the time. If you enjoyed the last book, you'll probably find this ok. More of the same, although not quite as good

Sloppy production, but otherwise ok

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I really do love these books. The characters are well thought out and instantly likeable....even the unlikeable ones. It’s a real shame that the stories are so short though. Especially with an audiobook, I use them to pass the time when I’m exercising or driving and I like to get my money’s worth.

Great books but too short.

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