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The Salem Legacy

Between 1692-1693, innocent women were hanged as witches in Salem under mysterious circumstances. Why did friend turn on friend? Why did crowds cheer the death of neighbors? And the biggest mystery, why did the executions finally stop?

Centuries later on the California coast, Linda Hunt became a teacher at the same orphanage she was raised in. Resigned to a life without family, her world turns upside down when a mother she never knew dies in a nearby nursing home leaving more questions than answers about her lineage.

Inheriting a deed to a house in Salem along with an antiquated key, Linda and her friends travel to the infamous town in search of her family name. But some mysteries were never meant to be solved, and some secrets were meant to stay buried.

With the aid of a local historian, Linda pulls at the threads of the past, waking ghosts of a tragic time. Soon the group is subjected to unspeakable terror as they find that uncovering the truth comes at a price.

As history reveals itself, Linda learns witches were not born in Salem, they were made.

Published: May 9, 2022

Pages: 428

ISBN: 9781735070155

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Liz M.

Apr 26, 2026

This story had a great premise and a lot of atmosphere going for it. The connection between the Salem witch trials and a modern-day mystery instantly pulled me in, and I loved the idea of uncovering buried secrets through ancestry, old deeds, and forgotten history.

Linda was an interesting main character, and I enjoyed the slow unraveling of her past and how it tied back to Salem. The eerie tone, the historical elements, and the idea that witches were made, not born, were all really compelling. The author clearly did their research, and the spooky vibes were definitely there.

That said, the pacing was uneven for me. Some parts dragged while others felt rushed, especially when the horror elements really kicked in. I also wanted more depth from a few of the side characters and a bit more tension in moments that should have felt scarier or more emotional.

Overall, this was an engaging read with a strong concept and an intriguing message, but it didn’t fully hit the mark for me. If you enjoy historical mysteries with a supernatural twist and a slow-burn reveal, this one is still worth checking out.