The Fire Five: Heratics, Healers, & Heartbreak

By Paul B Shipley

Witches. Secrets. A legacy that refuses to die.
In 1570s Wales, young Gwen Ferch Ellis only wanted a quiet life. Instead, she is accused of witchcraft by the Church and swept into a fate that will brand her name in history forever. Alongside four others-women and men condemned as sorcerers-she becomes part of the whispered legend of The Fire Five: the only witches ever executed in Wales.
Centuries later, in 2025, artist and history enthusiast Steve stumbles across the name Gwen Ferch Ellis in his research-only to realize it's also the name of his girlfriend. The deeper they dig, the more disturbing the truth becomes. Dreams bleed into reality, forgotten charms resurface, and whispers of the Prostelic-a disciple of the Devil whose soul can never die-threaten to resurge in the present day.
As past and present collide, the lives of Gwen, Steve, and their friends intertwine with the fate of the Fire Five. Are the witches truly gone... or has their story only just begun?
The Fire Five is a gripping historical-fantasy novel weaving Welsh folklore, witch trials, and modern-day mystery into one unforgettable tale. Perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory, Deborah Harkness (A Discovery of Witches), and Katherine Howe, this book blends history, romance, and the supernatural into a story you won't be able to put down.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FMR64VW5
• ISBN13: 9798298523677
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"