The Near Witch is a standalone young adult novel by V.E. Schwab. It is a dark, atmospheric tale set in a small, isolated village where children begin to disappear, and a mysterious stranger arrives, reigniting old legends and fears about the witch who once lived nearby.
The Near Witch was V.E. Schwab’s debut novel and was recognised as Entertainment Weekly’s Best YA of the Decade.
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Book Blurb
The Near Witch is only an old story told to frighten children. If the wind calls at night, you must not listen. The wind is lonely, and always looking for company. There are no strangers in the town of Near.
These are the truths that Lexi has heard all her life.
But when an actual stranger, a boy who seems to fade like smoke, appears outside her home on the moor at night, she knows that at least one of these sayings is no longer true. The next night, the children of Near start disappearing from their beds, and the mysterious boy falls under suspicion.
As the hunt for the children intensifies, so does Lexi’s need to know about the witch that just might be more than a bedtime story, and about the history of this nameless boy.
About the Author
V.E. Schwab, also known as Victoria Schwab, is a New York Times bestselling author known for her fantasy and science fiction novels. Her books have been translated into over 25 languages and have been adapted for television and film.
V.E. Schwab books have received critical acclaim and several awards, including the Locus Award for Best Young Adult Novel, the Alex Award, and the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Fantasy Novel.
Her adult novels have been published under the name V.E. Schwab, while her books aimed at a younger audience have been released under the name Victoria Schwab.
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