The Haar falls on Witchaven. Cloaked in the mysterious fog, Muriel finds a strange goo. She brings it back to her house. It starts to change.
An American billionaire tries to evict Muriel from her home, but finds out she is no longer alone.
Witchaven is an idyllic village, flanked by the beautiful surroundings of Scotland. Prime real estate. When Grant, a billionaire American tycoon, decides to throw money around, few people remain.
Muriel refuses to sell. Her whole life was in Witchaven. Now, at 84, after the passing of her husband, she's running low on all but memories.
Muriel revisits her past, and Grant faces more than just a wee, obstinate Scottish woman.
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In fact, the only thing Muriel couldn't abide — that really, truly nauseated her — were stuck-up wee arseholes in suits telling her what to do.
The Haar is gory. The entity Muriel finds on the beach is very creative when it comes to killing. People die in horrific ways, and the descriptions are not holding back.
4 candles.
The Haar delivers gory fun, but Muriel is the heart and soul of the story. Her encounter with the unknown even veers into romantic territory, tugging at your heartstrings for a life well-lived, while providing laughs due to the fire within her.
The book is short, well-paced, and to the point. There's not enough here to keep the tale going for much longer, but it doesn't overstay its welcome. The strength of Muriel makes it a 4 star read.