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Small Angels

A Novel

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Small Angels

By: Lauren Owen
Narrated by: Daphne Kouma, Tamsin Kennard, Rebecca Lee, Eleanor Yates
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In a hypnotic tale of sisterhood, first love, and hauntings, a wedding in a small English village stirs up unsettling magic and forces a troubled family’s secrets out into the open.

“This beautifully written modern ghost story is an enchanting place to get lost.”—Danielle Trussoni, The New York Times Book Review

“A twisting gothic tale of darkness, intrigue, heartbreak, and revenge.”—Jennifer Saint, author of Ariadne

The woods are stirring again. . . .

Lucia and her sisters grew up on the edge of Mockbeggar Woods. They knew it well—its danger, but also its beauty. As a lonely teenager, Kate was drawn to these sisters, who were unlike anyone she’d ever met. But when they brought her into the woods, something dark was awakened, and Kate has never been able to escape the terrible truth of what happened there.

Chloe has been planning her dream wedding for months. She has the dress, the flowers, and the perfect venue: Small Angels, a charming old church set alongside dense, green woods in the village that her fiancé, Sam, and his sister, Kate, grew up in. But days before the ceremony, Chloe starts to learn of unsettling stories about Small Angels and Mockbeggar Woods. And worse, she begins to see, smell, and hear things that couldn’t possibly be real.

Now, Kate is returning home for the first time in years—for Sam and Chloe’s wedding. But the woods are stirring again, and Kate must reconnect with Lucia, her first love, to protect Chloe, the village, and herself. An unforgettable novel about the memories that hold us back and those that show us the way forward, this is storytelling at its most magical. Enter Small Angels, if you dare. Ghost Gothic Haunted Horror Magic Scary Village Literature & Fiction Fantasy Heartfelt

Critic reviews

“This beautifully written modern ghost story is an enchanting place to get lost.”—Danielle Trussoni, The New York Times Review

“Small Angels simmers with menace and ancient fury, shot through with sorrow, compassion, and hope. Gorgeously atmospheric and gripping!”—Jennifer Saint, author of Ariadne

“Beautiful and frightening, Small Angels is both ghost story and love ballad to the art of storytelling. Lauren Owen has written a true page-turner. This book will haunt and bewitch you.”—A. J. Gnuse, author of Girl in the Walls

“Small Angels is beautiful in every way—atmospheric, eerie, elegantly written. An intricately woven tale of characters haunted by love and pain, revenge and courage . . . It is a stunning book, perfect for lovers of folklore and gothic fiction.”—Elizabeth Lee, author of Cunning Women

“With a flair for dramatic atmospherics, Owen offers a creepy, richly detailed [tale] . . . The characters engage and provoke readers in the best of ways. Fans of small-town horror should check this out.”—Publishers Weekly
Magical Storytelling • Chilling Moments • Pleasing Voice • Captivating Narrative • Unique Story • Intriguing Mystery

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High quality story and storytelling. Deliciously chilling and ethereal. Beautiful symbolism. Creative characters. Perfect narration.

Whimsical, Rustic, Haunting.

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This book will capture you and hold you hostage! Dark, amazing, and magical storytelling that I haven't heard in years! This story is unlike any other story out there. I want more of it.

Best engaging storytelling at its darkest!

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Wonderful story, with well-written chilling moments, a mystery that unfolds slowly, and outstanding narration. Highly recommend.

Outstanding Ghost Story

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Fantastic story, characters, and narration. At its heart is how we tell stories about ourselves and whether we can change those stories through love, friendship, and family. Terrific writing that, in turn, will make you want to live forever in the enchanted Mockbeggar Woods and want to run away from them as fast as possible.

Riveting

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Lauren Owen weaves such a magical story and the narrators bring each character to life. I loved listening to each character’s unique perspective.

Excellent storytelling!

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