Is the Witch Hunter Chronicles for you?
One of the things I get asked the most when I say I am an author is: “What sort of thing do you write?”
Which is the hardest thing you can ever ask an author. How do we sum up our work in brief terms? I usually answer with ‘Dark Religious Fantasy’ then put up with the funny looks when I didn’t say ‘Romance.’
On this occasion though, I’d like to let my readers answer for me.
One reader described The Witch Hunter’s Lie (Lie) as
“A quick, intriguing taste of what could be an exciting series… short, but with great character depth and world building.”
This balance matters a lot to me. The opening story is intentionally brief (not that all of my books are long, but I’ll touch on why I write novella’s another time) Lie is meant to introduce us to the world, its beliefs – from one man’s perspective – and its fractures without a huge time commitment up front.
As for The Witch Hunter’s Oath, this is where things go a bit deeper.
“Elijah is a truly flawed protagonist… his character flaws begin to come to the forefront.”
I want to state here and now; Elijah is not written to be comfortable. Or easy. Or even likeable.
One reader even warned:
“Elijah mistreats his horse… which made me not like him much in this instalment.”
This reaction is entirely fair. (As an animal lover myself, it wasn’t easy to choose to write that scene)
But, these books explore what happens when conviction turns cruel, when belief justifies harm, and when a person who believes he is righteous, isn’t.
If you’re looking for heroic power fantasy, the Witch Hunter Chronicles aren’t it.
If you’re interested in flawed people, dangerous faith, and the slow unravelling of certainty, you may feel at home here.
Where to begin?
If you joined my newsletter via The Witch Hunter’s Debt; thats a good place to start (And reviews are always appreciated)
The Witch Hunter’s Lie, is designed as a short, accessible entry point for the series.
The Witch Hunter’s Oath, the second book in the series, deepens character, consequences and conviction; and starts sowing the seed of doubt.
From there… the series grows.
Until next time.
Burn in Hell
J. L. Coulbeck