SPELLBOUND: A Salem Mystery

By Christopher Schildt

Spellbound: A Salem Mystery is a legal thriller set in modern-day Massachusetts, where a struggling attorney becomes entangled in a bizarre case that ignites a new wave of hysteria reminiscent of the 1692 witch trials.

Emily Blake is a struggling 28-year-old Harvard-educated attorney in Salem, Massachusetts. Her career is on the brink of collapse. With a second-hand office, mounting debts, and no receptionist, Emily resorts to pretending to be her own assistant to maintain the facade of a functioning law practice. Her fortunes take an extraordinary turn when Larry McGuire, a desperate man, hires her to sue his wife, claiming she used witchcraft to manipulate him into marriage. Skeptical but enticed by Larry's upfront retainer fee, Emily reluctantly takes the case.

As the trial progresses, Emily finds herself at the center of a media frenzy, sparking a modern witchcraft hysteria in Salem. The bizarre case draws tourists, journalists, and legal scrutiny, catapulting Emily into unexpected fame. However, her newfound success comes with complications. High-powered attorneys from Boston enter the fray, determined to discredit her and crush the case. Under pressure, Emily delves into Salem's dark history and the laws surrounding witchcraft, uncovering unsettling parallels between the past and her own predicament.

The case escalates into a legal battle that tests Emily's resolve, wit, and integrity. Public opinion sways against her as accusations of exploiting the town's history for personal gain mount. When tragedy strikes and the stakes reach life-altering heights, Emily must confront her own beliefs about justice, truth, and the supernatural.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H6F8GN1R
• ISBN13: 9798254382089
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 259 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.7" x 6.0"