With the âprofound sense of Southern spiritualityâ he is known for (Publishers Weekly), Billy Coffey draws us into a town where good and evilâand myth and realityâintertwine in unexpected ways.
Everyone in Crow Hollow knows of Alvaretta Graves, the old widow who lives in the mountain. Many call her a witch; others whisper sheâs insane. Everyone agrees the vengeance Alvaretta swore at her husbandâs death hovers over them all. That vengeance awakens when teenagers stumble upon Alvarettaâs cabin, incurring her curse. Now a sickness moves through the Hollow. Rumors swirl that Stu Graves has risen for revenge. And the people of Crow Hollow are left to confront not only the darkness that lives on the mountain, but the darkness that lives within themselves.
âCoffey spins a wicked tale . . . [The Curse of Crow Hollow] blends folklore, superstition, and subconscious dread in the vein of Shirley Jacksonâs âThe Lottery.ââ
âKirkus Reviews
Billy Coffey's critically acclaimed books combine rural Southern charm with a vision far beyond the ordinary. He is a regular contributor to several publications, where he writes about faith and life. Billy lives with his wife and two children in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. Visit him at www.billycoffey.com. Facebook: billycoffeywriter Twitter: @billycoffey