The Last Witch on the Knock

Tense, harsh and haunting, The Last Witch on the Knock explores toxic relationships in myriad ways. Through a blend of body horror and poetic insight, Aimée creates a compelling tale. – Lynsey May, author of WEAK TEETHA lyrical exploration of identity and shared trauma, reminding readers of the power of folk. MacDonald’s writing is unflinchingly visceral. – Amy Twigg, author of SPOILT CREATURESMesmeric from the first page. A twisting, haunting tale where the present thrums with the bloody heartbeat of the past. MacDonald’s prose is poetic and sharp. – Lucy Steeds, author of THE ARTISTThe Last Witch on the Knock does witches differently; here, a feral, intimate honesty lights the pyres. – Charlotte Tierney, author of THE CAT BRIDEA searing debut from the Scottish talent Aimée MacDonald. Set in the Highlands, it follows two women who are bound together by an ancient curse inspired by a local story about one of the last women burnt for witchcraft in Scotland. Whatever you do, don’t turn off the lights … * Sunday Times *A wildly daring debut, where past and present are skilfully twined by a fiercely unique new voice in historical horror. Alias Grace meets The Last Night in Soho. – Jessie Elland, author of THE LADIE UPSTAIRS

Aimee MacDonald is an Edinburgh-based writer of novels, short stories and poetry and a graduate of The Faber Academy. The Last Witch on the Knock is her first novel.