These Mortal Bodies

‘This is a skilfully told dark academia story that builds tension and atmosphere with a quiet creepiness as it hurtles towards a shocking conclusion. It’s refreshing to have read about a protagonist with neurodivergence where it’s portrayed without cliché and with bold authenticity’ Chris Bridges, author of Sick to Death‘These Mortal Bodies is a delicious coming of age story with a dark academia twist. Melding the history of witchcraft with the trials of finding your place in the world, a subtle sense of dread runs through the centre of this book like sap through the bark of a tree. Gripping and beautifully told, Elspeth Wilson has breathed life into her characters that will linger long after the final page’ Laura Elliott, author of Awakened

Elspeth Wilson is a Scottish writer and poet. These Mortal Bodies is her debut novel. Her poetry pamphlet Too Hot to Sleep was published in 2023 and shortlisted for the Saltire Society’s Scottish Poetry Book of the Year Award. Elspeth’s work has been shortlisted for Penguin’s WriteNow scheme and she curates a newsletter where she interviews neurodivergent writers about their work. When she’s not writing, she can usually be found in or near the sea.