Dark Winter Series by John Hennessy

Romilly Winter is no ordinary heroine, just a reluctant one.She has a gift. She can see the future. But can she see far enough? The world in which she lives is under attack – the dead are rising, and evil follows her at every turn.Will she be able to save herself – and the world?” * * *From the Diary of Romilly Winter, October 14th."I’ve had two years to prepare for this. In that time, I have never told a soul. Of course, my Nan knew. She’d bequeathed me the mirror, after all... moreRomilly Winter is no ordinary heroine, just a reluctant one.She has a gift. She can see the future. But can she see far enough? The world in which she lives is under attack – the dead are rising, and evil follows her at every turn.Will she be able to save herself – and the world?” * * *From the Diary of Romilly Winter, October 14th."I’ve had two years to prepare for this. In that time, I have never told a soul. Of course, my Nan knew. She’d bequeathed me the mirror, after all. Now, maybe tonight, tomorrow, in a few days, the event that I don’t want to happen with all my heart, will come to pass. I’m not ready. I know I’m not ready, and yet, it will happen nonetheless.Nan had this thing in her possession for nearly seventy years. She had told me I simply had to be at Rosewinter, prior to my sixteenth birthday no matter what objections my parents raised. She said I was ‘special’, and was the only one equipped to deal with what was coming. The problem is, I don’t feel special, I just feel…different, and in all probability, that isn't going to be good enough.In just two days time, I will be sixteen years old, and if anything my Nan said is remotely true, I will be lucky to survive that long…." less

About the Dark Winter Trilogy: A normal girl possesses a weapon of unknown and extreme power. She has a unique gift, as do her friends, one of whom is a witch. Together they must battle the forces of darkness and somehow survive. Romilly protected the Mirror of Souls and won a decisive victory over the demons of Gorswood. She believes her job is done, and prepares to leave her hometown. The demon within her, however, stays – and leaves Romilly no chance to find happiness, peace and love... moreAbout the Dark Winter Trilogy: A normal girl possesses a weapon of unknown and extreme power. She has a unique gift, as do her friends, one of whom is a witch. Together they must battle the forces of darkness and somehow survive. Romilly protected the Mirror of Souls and won a decisive victory over the demons of Gorswood. She believes her job is done, and prepares to leave her hometown. The demon within her, however, stays – and leaves Romilly no chance to find happiness, peace and love. A humiliated Toril is unable to move on. The young witch wants vengeance no matter what the cost. Toril raises the stakes in a cat-and-mouse game with the enemy where only one can emerge victorious. Beth faces an internal struggle to stay true to her faith whilst needing to do what is right. When an old adversary resurfaces to challenge her, maybe even having God on her side will not be enough. With the nightmares becoming all too real, Romilly, Toril and Beth can no longer tell friend from foe. When the terrors of the night become the terrors of the day, who will be left standing for the final showdown? Dark Winter: Crescent Moon, the second installment of the Dark Winter Trilogy is out October 2014. NOTES FOR READERS: Mature content. Story contains elements of strong fantasy and psychological horror, infrequent but strong swearing, some sex references. less

The final chapter in the Dark Winter series. * * * What would you risk losing, in order to win?As the Crescent Moon set on that last day of winter, the residents of Gorswood realised that the horrors that had been contained in the woods for so long, had finally risen, and were coming for them.With the fate of Romilly, Beth, and Gorswood’s greatest ever witch uncertain, an age-old evil senses its time has come, threatening to cover the inhabitants of Gorswood in a new and never ending terror... moreThe final chapter in the Dark Winter series. * * * What would you risk losing, in order to win?As the Crescent Moon set on that last day of winter, the residents of Gorswood realised that the horrors that had been contained in the woods for so long, had finally risen, and were coming for them.With the fate of Romilly, Beth, and Gorswood’s greatest ever witch uncertain, an age-old evil senses its time has come, threatening to cover the inhabitants of Gorswood in a new and never ending terror.Even if the newest owner of the Mirror of Souls is to prevail, at what cost will her victory be?Meanwhile, the last rites on a long dead demon need to be performed. But her spirit resides in the most terrifying place of all, meaning that a choice will have to be made.A choice that will affect the entire world…..Note: Mature content. Story contains elements of strong psychological horror, infrequent but strong swearing, and gory scenes throughout. Also contains themes of bullying, suicide, and sexual abuse. Not recommended for anyone younger than fifteen years of age. less

For the first time in one complete edition, fans of young adult horror can follow atheist Romilly, fledgling witch Toril, christian Beth and Jacinta in a coming of age story that is a pulsating tale of survival horror.This edition contains the full and unabridged editions of The Wicca Circle, Crescent Moon and Last Rites... moreFor the first time in one complete edition, fans of young adult horror can follow atheist Romilly, fledgling witch Toril, christian Beth and Jacinta in a coming of age story that is a pulsating tale of survival horror.This edition contains the full and unabridged editions of The Wicca Circle, Crescent Moon and Last Rites.***About the Dark Winter Trilogy: A spine chilling horror trilogy of books of the lives of a group of friends - a witch, a Christian girl, and an atheist with a weapon of unknown and unspeakable power. *** Join the horror and adventure in this best selling paranormal horror for teens to adult. If you are a fan of fast-paced, action-packed horror stories that combine a coming of age theme, full of dramatic twists and turns, then Dark Winter is for you. I: Dark Winter: The Wicca Circle:- Romilly Winter is no ordinary heroine, just a reluctant one. She has a gift. She can see the future. But can she see far enough? The world in which she lives is under attack – the dead are rising, and evil follows her at every turn. Will she be able to save herself – and the world?” * * * II: Dark Winter: Crescent Moon:- As the line between friend and foe, love and hate, trust and betrayal become blurred, who will be left standing for the final showdown?III: Dark Winter: Last Rites:- With Hell literally breaking loose, a long dead demon needs to be destroyed. But who will be killed along with them?AUTHOR NOTES: An absorbing Wiccan tale that can be best described as a paranormal horror for teen to young adult - with themes of witchcraft, the occult and Satanism, it is not for the very youngest of readers. less