THE WIDOW OF HARTFORDE has been chosen as a 2026 Featured Title by American Book Fest.
About The Book
A chilling historical horror novel of witch trials, survival, and the true monster hiding among us.
Connecticut Colony, 1662
During a midnight witch trial, an unsettlingly woman confesses to making a pact with the Devil—after encountering a terrifying beast in the woods. Her words send a shiver through newcomer Rebecca Easton. She’s seen that creature too.
But when Rebecca dares to speak the truth, suspicion turns on her. Accusations fly. The townspeople whisper. And now, she too is facing the judge.
To save her, Rebecca’s husband Caleb—Hartforde’s devout reverend—strikes a horrifying bargain: the beast will be found before sunrise… or Rebecca will hang.
As Rebecca leads the search party into the dark forest to chase down danger, Caleb uncovers a deeper, deadlier secret—one that exposes the judge’s hidden agenda and forces the town to confront the real evil lurking behind the witch hunts.
A gripping standalone for fans of The Witch, Year of Wonders, and dark historical fiction with a supernatural twist.
Combining folklore, feminist horror, and true events from one of America’s earliest witch trials, this novel delivers atmospheric suspense, richly layered characters, and a haunting mystery that won’t let go.
Foxburg & Stern Books 