A Spell of Rowans

4.4 ratings on Amazon
4.3 369 ratings on Goodreads

Magic and troubles come in threes.

The Rowan family: Victoria, whose empathic talent reads hidden feelings. Phillipa, with a glamour that bewitches. Liam, who can touch an object to reveal its past.

We all had our magic twisted by our mother’s games, but after her death, I thought it was safe to come back home. Instead, the police haul in my autistic brother for questioning about a murder, while my sister is keeping a secret about what Mother was really doing. Hint: nothing good.

And that hometown boy I dumped? He’s now with the FBI and thinks he knows the truth about me.

“Swathed in small-town gossip and values, the fantastical novel – combines murder mystery, magic, and mayhem for an exciting tour of a family’s history and trauma.” – 5 stars, Clarion review

An emotional page-turner about healing from a haunted past.

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Fans of Alix E. Harrow, Alice Hoffman, Paula Brackston, Sarah Addison Allen, Kate Morton, Adrienne Young (Spells for Forgetting, The Unmaking of June Farrow); and The Last of the Moon Girls (Barbara Davis), will enjoy the Magical Realism and complex family dynamics in this small town mystery.

Editorial reviews by Clarion, 5 stars and the Booklife A Rating. View and download the Bookstores and Libraries Wholesale Sell Sheet

Suitable for 18+, contains scenes of childhood trauma, suicide, and abuse.

What Readers are Saying

“A Stars Hollows facade with a Stepford Wives behind the scenes vibe.”
NetGalley review
“The book deals with difficult family dynamics, and also social issues such as autism and mental health in a way that was considerate and not too in your face. The plot left you wanting more with each page, and the character building was everything I always hope for.”
NetGalley review
“The characters were so beautifully built that you will soon find yourself feeling all of their emotions as if they were a real person.”
Bookdreamgirl2021
Bookbub
“I really liked how the story took turns when you least expect it, and it was not predictable at all.”
NetGalley review
“The characters were so beautifully built that you will soon find yourself feeling all of their emotions as if they were a real person. So if your looking for a great book to read this week I highly recommend A Spell of Rowans by Byrd Nash.”
Stephanie
Goodreads
“I practically devoured it and highly recommend it to everyone in search of a fabulous read.”
Laura
The Magic Book Corner