An atmospheric fantasy novel | Approx. 95,000 words
In the fog-drenched village of Griefmoor, where sorrow clings to the soil and secrets bloom like wildflowers, a voice rises from the roots-ancient, aching, and impossible to ignore.
When Elowen, a quiet herbalist with a haunted past, discovers she can hear the songs of the dead beneath the earth, she's thrust into a centuries-old mystery that threatens to unravel the fragile peace of her cursed homeland. As whispers grow louder and the forest begins to stir, Elowen must choose: silence the voices and preserve the lie, or sing the truth and risk everything.
Blending lyrical prose with gothic tension, The Root-Singer of Griefmoor is a spellbinding tale of grief, memory, and the power of untold stories. Perfect for fans of The Bear and the Nightingale, The Forgotten Beasts of Eld, and anyone who believes that magic lives in the quiet places.
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A.F. Hollow is a writer of dark fantasy and folklore, inspired by the brooding beauty of coastal landscapes and the timeless power of myth. Their work explores themes of family, legacy, and the supernatural, often drawing inspiration from forgotten histories and ancient traditions. A.F. Hollow lives in a weathered cottage on the edge of a northern inlet and enjoys collecting regional ghost stories, wandering mist-shrouded moors, and tending to a garden of poisonous herbs. The Lanternman's Daughters is their second published novel, following The Bone Orchard Pact. Their third novel, The Root-Singer of Griefmoor, will be released soon.