The Witch

by Freida McFadden

In Freida McFadden’s new psychological thriller *The Witch*, Julia Barlow’s life collapses when she loses her job and apartment. Seeking refuge at Pemberton, her family’s sprawling 17th‑century Massachusetts estate, she hopes the old house will let her disappear. Instead, the house begins to unravel her. Every night the grandfather clock stops at 3:41 a.m., lights flicker, and a disembodied voice cries for help outside her bedroom. As Julia digs into Pemberton’s dark past, she uncovers the story of a woman executed for witchcraft in 1692 and realizes the estate may be haunted by silenced women. The novel weaves family secrets, historic witch‑craft accusations, and a chilling haunted‑house atmosphere into a twist‑filled, suspense‑driven narrative.