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The Vanishing Bookstore

By: Helen Phifer
Narrated by: Stephanie Cannon
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A spellbinding and unpausable listen

‘Every story needs a happy ending. And you can’t have yours until you find the bookstore.’

1692. On the outskirts of Salem, a bookstore stands covered in overgrown vines. Inside, a young woman hides a linen-wrapped journal under a loose floorboard and runs away, panicked by the sound of hounds barking in the distance. The bookstore vanishes into thin air…

Present day. Stepping inside a pale-pink house on one of the oldest streets in Salem, Dora can’t believe she’s about to finally meet the mother she thought died tragically when she was just a child. But the excitement is short-lived. Dora’s mother has fear in her eyes, and with a trembling voice she whispers: ‘my life is in danger, and now so is yours…’

Desperate not to lose her mother all over again, Dora digs into her family’s mysterious past, and stumbles upon a seemingly impossible secret: the key to their survival is hidden in a bookstore that no one has seen for generations.

Losing herself amongst thorny brackens and twisted ferns, Dora eventually finds the path that leads to the bookstore. But someone is watching her. They’ve been waiting for her.

As she pushes open the beautiful blue door hidden amongst the sharp brambles, and stands in front of rows of crumbling leatherbound books with faded pages, she has no idea of the secrets she is about to uncover. Or that her life is in more danger than ever before…

Listeners will lose themselves in the mesmerising magic. Perfect for fans of Weyward, The Lost Apothecary and Practical Magic.

©2024 Helen Phifer (P)2024 Bookouture, an imprint of Storyfire Ltd.
Fantasy Historical Fiction Paranormal Paranormal & Urban Magic Witchcraft
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Intriguing Concept • Engaging Characters • Magical Elements • Enjoyable Storyline • Thrilling Mystery • Nice Flow
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What an amazing book, can’t wait to read more, loved every bit of this wonderful book!!

Love love loved it!

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This was a lovely really easy listen. Once it picks up stream, the story really gets going and before you know it, it's over. It did leave me feeling a little unsatisfied, I wanted more. But I think that just means I enjoyed it

Fun read

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Characters were not realistic- very childish - maybe it was the audio - some discrepancies in story and descriptions
It’s was an ok story- could have been developed better

Childlike

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Some points were a loosely added in it felt like, but overall it is a great read. Hoping there will be more since it had an epilogue?

Cute

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Loved the story and the characters. I wish they had built on them more. But I really did enjoy this book. I’d love a series from these characters.

Entertaining

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What a fantastic story. Loved listening to it! The charm of “being” in Salem and the history of the town was great

A hidden gem

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No real story. Could have been a 3 chapter book. Boring. Characters were completely one dimensional. True love across centuries with one glance...gimmie a break. There was no real effort to the magic. No learning, no struggle. Oh, I have magic now! And I can defeat the arch enemy without effort.

Repetitive. hHw many times can you repeat the same thing?

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An intriguing concept, reasonably well executed, but with a lot of holes and logical leaps, and doesn't really stick the landing.

a mixed bag

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Love the way the story played out. love witchy stories. want a sequel, asap. would say more but don't want to spoil it.

such a sweet book

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This was such a great listen. IT has everything you want in a story, Mystery, love , family, friendship, thrills. i really enjoyed hearing about this great loving family of witches. Give it a listen, you won't regret it!

Great storyline!

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