Waking the Moon

In Waking the Moon, a Gothic fantasy by Elizabeth Hand, college freshman Sweeney Cassidy navigates the lively social scene at the University of the Archangels and St. John the Divine, unaware that the university holds dark secrets. Beneath its charming exterior lies a cult known as the Benandanti, dedicated to controlling the powers of the Moon Goddess. As Sweeney discovers that her new best friends are tied to this mystical struggle, she finds herself at the center of an ancient conflict that could alter the course of history. Richly woven with themes of magic and feminism, this captivating thriller invites listeners into a world where the real and supernatural collide.