THE SCIENCE
OF WITCHCRAFT
A
scientific discovery of witches in fiction—Chilled Adventures of Sabrina, Sleeping
Beauty, Wicked and so many
more!
The Bram Stoker Award nominated horror duo
of Kelly Florence and Meg Hafdahl is back with yet another critically acclaimed
novel of horror non-fiction analogy!
Released by Skyhorse Publishing
The book is available worldwide in digital and print format
Kelly Florence and Meg Hafdahl, authors of The
Science of Women in Horror and co-hosts of the Horror
Rewind podcast called “the best horror film podcast out there”
by Film Daddy, present a guide to the history of witchcraft through
the stories and characters we all know and love. Reveal the spellbinding
science behind the legends and lore surrounding fiction’s most iconic witches,
answering such questions as:
·
What is the science behind divination and
spellcraft?
·
When did witchcraft begin to show up in literature
and media?
·
Has science made it possible to uncover the truth
behind the powers of necromancy and employing familiars?
· How has witchcraft been thought of throughout the world?
Through interviews, film and literary analysis, and bone-chilling discoveries, join Kelly and Meg as they learn about the complicated and rich science of witchcraft throughout the centuries and discover why now is the season of the witch!
The Science of Witchcraft: The Truth Behind Sabrina, Maleficent, Glinda, and More of Your Favorite Fictional Witches eBook : Hafdahl, Meg, Florence, Kelly: Amazon.ca: Kindle Store
PRAISE FOR THE SCIENCE OF SERIES:
“Through the lens of horror, Kelly Florence and Meg Hafdahl take readers on a thought-provoking journey through history and real-life applications on what it means to be a woman. A monstrously feminine and insightful read; the past, present, and future of horror is female.” —Meagan Navarro, genre film journalist, critic, and columnist at bloody-disgusting.com
Hafdahl and Florence have
done it again. The Science of Serial Killers is
an engaging, informative dive into the forensic, environmental, and legal
peripherals of notorious crimes that have inspired the horror genre’s most
celebrated films.”
—Anya Stanley, writer and film critic
for Fangoria magazine and AVClub.com
“Hafdahl
and Florence have written a page-turner probing into the most notorious killers
and their influence on film and TV. They wisely dive into a variety of
fascinating angles with Hollywood’s fascination, and the psychology and science
behind what made them tick. By the end, you’ll have plenty of movies to add to
your streaming queue.” —Paul McGuire Grimes, film critic and entertainment reporter
Other Books in The Series:
About The Duo!
Kelly Florence
is an American author, screenwriter, and podcaster. She is best known for her
books The Science of Monsters, The Science of Women in Horror, The Science of
Stephen King, The Science of Serial Killers, and the forthcoming The Science of
Witchcraft all from Skyhorse Publishing. All of the books are written together
with her co-author, Meg Hafdahl. She is also known for her podcasts Horror
Rewind and Be a Better Communicator.
Horror and
suspense author Meg Hafdahl is the creator of numerous stories and books. Her
fiction has appeared in anthologies such as Eve’s Requiem: Tales of Women,
Mystery and Horror and Eclectically Criminal. Her work has been produced for
audio by The Wicked Library and The Lift, and she is the author of two popular
short story collections including Twisted Reveries: Thirteen Tales of the
Macabre. Meg is also the author of the two novels; Daughters of Darkness and
Her Dark Inheritance called “an intricate tale of betrayal, murder, and small
town intrigue” by Horror Addicts and “every bit as page turning as any King
novel” by RW Magazine. Meg, also the co-host of the podcast Horror Rewind and
co-author of The Science of Monsters, The Science of Women in Horror, The
Science of Stephen King and upcoming The Science of Serial Killers, lives in
the snowy bluffs of Minnesota.
To request additional review copies or an interview with Kelly and/ or Meg, please contact Mickey Mikkelson at Creative Edge Publicity: mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com / 403.464.6925. We look forward to the coverage!
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