The Curse of the Cole Women

Praise for The Curse of the Cole Women:
“Poignant and impactful. This atmospheric exploration of sorrow and resilience will resonate with fans of Practical Magic and Spells for Forgetting.
—Publishers Weekly

“A layered, multi-generational novel full of intriguing women and the way curses, mental health, and love weave their way into our lives. Readers will be swept away by the complicated community of Juniper Island, and the intriguing and varying ways the Cole women have interacted with it and passed trauma along across generations. Full of poignancy and hope, The Curse of the Cole Women is a gripping and moving read that will stick with readers long after they put it down.”
—Hazel Beck, USA Today bestselling author of Small Town, Big Magic

“A heartbreakingly tender family saga spanning three generations of formidable women, touched with a luminous, melancholic grace. Thompson’s transportive words will sweep you along on a journey of unquiet yearning, loss, and the redemptive power of love. The Curse of the Cole Women is a gothic tour de force.”
—Paulette Kennedy, bestselling author of The Devil and Mrs. Davenport

“An evocative and beautifully written story of a quiet yet dangerous power passed down through generations of women. Thompson expertly twines themes of mental health, generational trauma, and the healing power of love, all set on the rough and salty shores of an island filled with small town intrigue.”
—Hester Fox, author of A Lullaby for Witches

“An ancient lighthouse on a tiny island is kept by a long line of women who are plagued not only by an elusive curse but by a population who routinely shuns them. This intense and haunting multigenerational saga asks whether we can ever escape our family history or whether we are doomed to repeat the mistakes of our past. Atmospheric, lush and evocative, The Curse of the Cole Women will captivate readers and have them longing for a day by the sea.”
—Lynda Cohen Loigman, USA Today bestselling author of The Matchmaker’s Gift and The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern

“Lush, lyrical, and laced with foreboding, The Curse of the Cole Women is a gothic triumph—a haunting tale of inherited grief, forbidden love, and the quiet rebellion of women who refuse to be bound by fate. Perfect for fans of The Lighthouse Witches and Practical Magic, The Curse of the Cole Women will pull you under and not let go.”
—Constance Sayers, author of A Witch in Time

“A rich, layered story about mothers and daughters, mental illness, grief, and forbidden love. It follows the lives of three of the Cole women—Mabel, Rebecca, and Simone—over generations, and shows us how each of them navigates social isolation, love, and heartbreak . . . This is a powerful story with beautiful prose.”
—Kelsey James, author of The Colony of Lost Souls