Tanya Landman introduces her eerie tale, Midwinter Burning

Author Tanya Landman introduces her brilliant new novel, Midwinter Burning, an eerie tale linked to an ancient tradition.

Read the first chapter from Midwinter Burning

In this short video, Tanya tells us about the main characters and the setting, and gives a short reading from the start of the novel. 

About Midwinter Burning:   Evacuated away from London and his indifferent mother, Alfie Wright thrives in his new life with 'Auntie' Bell and her son, Ted, at Coombe Farm in Devon. He makes friends with Smidge, a mysterious lad Alfie meets when exploring his new surroundings. However, as war is declared, talk in the village turns to the need for the village tradition of the Midwinter Burning at the ancient clifftop stones to continue, to prevent the Darkness from returning. Eyes once again turn to Alfie, the outsider, and then Smidge goes missing. Can Alfie find the truth behind village legend and help his new friend before it is too late?

Review:  "Midwinter Burning is rich in historical detail and vividly captures landscapes and characters."