Blackwater College and the Heart of the Hollow
A Novel of Witches, Reckoning, and the Price of Power
Deep in the mist-wrapped swamps of colonial Virginia stands Blackwater College, a hidden school where magic breathes through the trees and ancient power sleeps beneath the stones. Here, five sororities guard centuries-old rites, and the forest remembers every name whispered in its shade.
Cora Elspeth Gray, a quiet outsider from Salem, arrives with secrets in her blood and lightning in her veins. She never sought fame—only control over the power that haunts her. Mary, her fiery and ambitious roommate, burns for recognition. And Helena, once their friend, now walks a darker path in search of truth at any cost.
When whispers rise of the Heart of the Hollow—an obsidian artifact said to command wind, tide, and ruin—the fragile balance at Blackwater begins to fracture. Legends say it was sealed away to protect the world from its wrath. But some believe it can be wielded. Others know better.
Then Edward Teach—Blackbeard himself—arrives at the college gates, drawn by tales of the Heart’s magic. As tensions rise and loyalties shift, the students must decide who they are, what they stand for, and how far they’ll go to protect the ones they love.
But the Heart is no prize to be claimed.
It is a force. A reckoning.
And it has already begun to choose.
Lyrical, haunting, and sharp as witchglass, Blackwater College and the Heart of the Hollow is a historical fantasy of betrayal and belief, ancient magic and rising storms. In a world where every spell has a cost, and every choice a consequence, five young witches must decide what they're willing to sacrifice before darkness takes everything.
Perfect for fans of
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden
Paperback Book
Publication date: 7/4/25
Pages: 262
ISBN: 979-8291043158
Author: Danny Taylor
Price: $9.99
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