Publisher: Sapere Books

Publication Date: December 23, 2022

Length: 279 pages

There are three stories being told within this book. The first story is of Margaret Wellow, a young woman accused of witchcraft. Margaret spoke of visions that she experienced. The local ministers decided to see whether she would float or sink. A historian named Toby Wyatt is translating Margaret’s story as detailed in a medieval monk’s diary, the second story. Margaret’s account of her vision is troubling and Toby struggles to understand. Did Margaret time travel?

The third story is about a young woman who has disappeared and the police have no leads in her case. They know she is missing but have no body. She seems to vanish into thin air. The police are hoping someone will come forward and indicate if they witnessed the abduction. While reading the information in the paper, Toby notices that certain elements of the abduction match the details in Margaret’s statement. Could Margaret be a witness? Do all three of these stories belong together? How are they related?

I enjoyed reading this story. It is a mystery that manages to balance past events with the present and avoids the awkwardness that can occur when narrating multiple storylines. The characters are well-described and appealing. The mystery of the missing woman and the mystery of what Margaret experienced keep you reading page after page. Stephen Taylor has created a compelling mystery that merges past and present seamlessly. This is exactly the type of mystery that is so much fun to read.

My Rating: 🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻/5