The Wind Witch Murders
by Casey Dunn

A haunting Southern Gothic mystery where dark magic meets deadly secrets, and a daughter must uncover the truth about her mother before it’s too late.

Arkansas, 1999. Eighteen-year-old Raven Moore has spent her entire life trying to outrun her mother’s dark reputation. Twelve years ago, two bodies were found burned in a field at the base of the Hill, and Raven’s mother, Deanne—the woman they called the Wind Witch—was convicted of their murders.

Three days ago, Deanne died in an asylum, without ever speaking a word in her own defense.

Then, at the funeral, a stranger appears with a red feather in his hand. He knows things about Raven’s mother that no one in Silverfield will speak aloud. Things about the Hill People—a community rumored to practice witchcraft who vanished the day Deanne was locked away.

Things about the wind, and blood, and the gift that runs in Raven’s veins . . . whether she believes in it or not.

Raised by her fiercely religious grandmother to fear everything her mother represented, Raven’s life has been built on secrets and doubt. But when the past reaches out to claim her, she must choose: remain in the world that has always feared her, or step into the legacy her mother left behind.

Because the wind remembers what everyone else has forgotten. And some murders were never what they seemed . . .

A captivatingly dark, unsettling novel of secrets, lies, superstition, and murder, for fans of Tana French and Rebecca James.

Reviews

“Will appeal to those who enjoy atmospheric, gothic stories about self-discovery and redemption”

Booklist

“Will leave readers with bone-deep shivers”

Booklist on A Cold Whisper

“For fans of dark obsession in the tradition of Silence of the Lambs

Booklist on Silence on Cold River

“Dunn makes good use of the perspectives of multiple characters throughout her clever thriller debut. Fans of Lisa Unger will be pleased”

Publishers Weekly on Silence on Cold River

“A harrowing, beautifully written journey of dark obsession and redemption that will have you double checking that you locked all your doors”

Julie McElwain, author of the Kendra Donovan mystery series, on Silence on Cold River

“Dunn ratchets up the tension with each successive chapter en route to a satisfying conclusion”

BookPage on Silence on Cold River

“A melodic and gritty debut thriller that gives readers an unnerving glimpse into the mind of a demented killer”

Christina Kaye, award-winning author of Like Father, Like Daughter, on Silence on Cold River

Casey Dunn

Casey Dunn is a mother, author, and small-farm owner based in Southern Oregon. Her critically acclaimed debut thriller, Silence on Cold River, was selected as an Editor’s Pick by Amazon and a book of the month by the Southern Book Review. The audiobook was nominated for the 2023 Audie Awards. Learn more about her at www.CaseyDunnBooks.com

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Editions

The Wind Witch Murders by Casey Dunn is available in the following formats

Hardback97814483177456th January 2026144 X 222mm304$29.99
Hardback97814483177456th January 2026144 X 222mm304£21.99
Ebook97814483177526th January 2026N/A304£12.99
Ebook97814483177526th January 2026N/A304£12.99
Paperback978144831891928th July 2026129 X 198mm304$16.99
Paperback978144831891930th July 2026129 X 198mm304£9.99
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