A tale of murder and magic, dark desires and the even darker cost of their fulfillment.
In 1940s Australia, a European witch named Agata Rosso believes a young girl, L a Munro, possesses special gifts that can restore her youth and vitality, as well as that of her ailing husband. Agata sets a deadly plan in motion to capture and exploit L a, but L a has powers of her own. As the clock ticks down, L a must learn to harness her abilities to protect herself and her father from the encroaching darkness.
Set against the backdrop of a remote Australian community haunted by secrets and folklore, The Crying Forest is a gripping folk horror story that combines elements of crime fiction and the occult. It explores themes of family, sacrifice, and the battle between good and evil, drawing readers into a world teeming with ghosts, shapeshifters, and profoundly human evil. Will L a have enough power to protect herself, plus the father she loves so much?