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Praise for The Witch’s Orchard
An Instant USA Today Bestseller
Winner: Best Mystery 2025
The American Library Association’s RUSA Reading List 2026
“Sullivan delivers a complete representation of the North Carolina region as well as the insular town’s myths and struggles. . . Annie makes a formidable heroine with her rough childhood and military background combined to shape her.”
–South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Delivering intrigue, atmosphere, and well-shaded characters with the efficiency of a seasoned pro, Sullivan knocks it out of the park on her first try. Here’s hoping Annie Gore is back in action soon. -Publishers Weekly
"An auspicious debut for this series." –Dayton Daily News
“The narrative is linear, relatable and revealing… And the ending, just—wow!” –BookPage (starred review)
The pacing in The Witch’s Orchard is pitch perfect. The tension simmers early, then ramps up into a full-on race to the truth that never lets up. Each chapter propels the story forward with urgency but never sacrifices character or atmosphere. The mystery itself is one that needs to be uncovered in a town that needs answers and Annie Gore is determined to do so. If you like your mysteries with grit, folklore, and heart, this one delivers—and then some. -Teresa Block (Best Thriller Books)
“A wonderful combination of mountain lore and history, false heroes and major new friends. . . authentic and engaging.” –first CLUE
"A riveting mystery, weaving together the darkest secrets of a small community with a beguiling thread of folklore and local legend. Sullivan has crafted a compelling and complex heroine in Annie Gore, whose wits, compassion, and grit are the beating heart of this tense and layered thriller—I couldn’t put it down." –Kate Alice Marshall, author of What Lies in the Woods and A Killing Cold
“Meet Annie Gore–tough, funny, stubborn, nosy, flippant, and highly efficient at her job: solving a mystery in a scruffy patch of Appalachia. This is a dandy tale, with crackling dialogue and unforgettable characters, all served up at a breakneck pace and dusted with the dark, gritty poetry of the hills.” –Julia Keller, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of the Bell Elkins mysteries
“An enthralling trip through the twisting byways of small-town Appalachia, where everyone knows everyone—or do they? P.I. Annie Gore is a delight–tough, cynical, and determined to find the truth behind the tantalizing story of the witch's orchard—a story that changes with each teller. I read this in one satisfying gulp.” –Vicki Lane, author of the Elizabeth Goodweather Appalachian Mysteries
““A tough heroine who refuses to quit uses her own troubled background to crack the case.” –Kirkus Reviews
"This gothic-horror story–murder mystery offers a chilling look at dark secrets in a small, poverty-stricken Appalachian town. Full of suspense, shocking twists, and a healthy dose of Appalachian folklore and traditions, it's guaranteed to keep readers spellbound from first page to last." –Booklist