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In the Spirit
A Fantasy Novel by Iris Beaglehole
Book 1 of the Kotahi Bay Series
Subgenres & Tropes:
- Paranormal Fantasy,
- Ghost Story,
- Witches,
- Small Town,
- Family Secrets
This book is for you if you're into...
- Small town witch stories with family secrets and local expectations
- Heroines confronting haunted legacies and unlocking hidden magic
When Alyssa inherits her late grandmother's house in the quiet town of Kotahi Bay, she hopes for a fresh start. But as she settles into her new home, Alyssa quickly learns that her family legacy is more than just property—it's a powerful magic and a centuries-old ghost desperate to break free.
The townspeople expect her to step into the role of local witch, but haunting memories of a night filled with fire and loss make that impossible.
Torn between a restless spirit and mounting pressure from the town, Alyssa faces an impossible choice: embrace the power she's been given or flee back to the safety of her old life. To protect her new home and honour her grandmother's memory, Alyssa must confront her fears, unlock her hidden powers, and uncover a web of long-buried secrets.
A tale of healing, self-discovery, family, and the magic that binds us to the places and people we're meant to protect.
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