Praise for Kathleen Kaufman: "Imagine a world of old magic that exists beside our own, but one that is darker, grittier, and more dangerous than you ever imagined. Kathleen Kaufman's Diabhal rings with ominous truths." --Alma Katsu , author of The Hunger on Diabhal "A potent tale of mythos, superstition, and the power of little girls, Diabhal is told with rigor and surety. Kaufman is magnificent." --Lee Murray , two-time Bram Stoker nominee and author of Into the Mist. "An engrossing tale of magic, darkness, and natural order" -- Publishers Weekly on Diabhal "A great choice for readers drawn in to the folk horror of the movie Midsommar, fans of dark fantasy authors like Seanan McGuire, or horror featuring strong, female, teen protagonists like M. R. Carey's Someone Like Me .
" -- Booklist on Diabhal "Gorgeously written, Hag intricately weaves a story from past to present. Readers longing to be swept away into another world will devour this book." --Megan Hart , New York Times Bestselling Author of All the Lies We Tell on Hag "A mix of magical realism and historical fiction, this story swept me away. Kaufman's writing flows effortlessly, carrying the reader along on this magical journey. I read the book in one sitting.Recommended--a lovely read!" --Historical Novel Society on Hag "Witches are a major part of horror folklore, and when a writer comes along and gives them a serious treatment beyond the usual stereotypical trappings, it's time to take notice. Hag appears to have the occult running deep in its veins." --This is Horror , Bob Pastorella on Hag " The Son of Abraham is an immersive, haunting, touching story about family, love, and the supernatural.
Kathleen Kaufman has woven a tapestry of original entities, visceral setting, and dark magical wonder that is equally unsettling and hopeful. A powerful read." --Richard Thomas, author of Disintegration , and Breaker on The Son of Abraham "Beautifully conceived, genuinely chilling and a brilliant culmination to Kathleen Kaufman's horror saga!" --Jennifer Brody / Vera Strange , award-winning author of the 13th Continuum Trilogy and Disney Chills series on The Son of Abraham "Get immersed in the dark and magical world of Sinder , where imagination and the key to salvation meet at an Americana crossroads lurking only a stone's throw from the Pacific Ocean. Steeped in folklore, myth and legend, Sinder casts an unforgettable gothic spell that will leave you wondering what is real . and what is magic." --John Palisano Bram Stoker Award Winning author of Ghost Heart and President, Horror Writers Association on Sinder "Kaufman weaves together magic and myth with the visceral, real-life horrors of life in 1920s Ireland to create a dark, richly-layered portrait of a girl finding her power in a patriarchal society. This is a powerful, poignant tale--and a must-read for fans of folk horror." --Jo Kaplan , author of It Will Just Be Us on Sinder.