A historical supernatural thriller for fans of Celtic mythology and Sherlock Holmes, Spit and Touch Iron is a rollicking detective story that delves deep into 1940s small town Ireland where storied traditions and modern living clash.
A changeling in the house is only the beginning.
1949: Thomas Gregson, a widowed WWII veteran turned Scotland Yard inspector, arrives on Ireland’s remote west coast for what should be a simple visit. He plans to take a break from chasing criminals, enjoy the rural beauty of County Galway, and become godfather to his friend Colin’s newborn son.
A restless night and a driving storm change everything, leaving a wailing baby and a distraught mother come morning. Misplaced protective charms and the nursery’s open window have convinced Colin’s wife, Marjorie, that the Good Folk have stolen her son and left a fairy in his place. When local authorities are less than helpful—and the fascinating yet prickly midwife is on Marjorie’s side—Thomas reluctantly agrees to investigate.
Though undertaken in sympathy and skepticism, the case soon spirals into a deadly web of folklore, deceit, and murder. Old ways confront modern thought, worlds collide, and Thomas must race to find the truth before all is lost.
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