The Witching Hour

Catriona Ward Jess Kidd Susan Stokes-Chapman Andrew Michael Hurley

Bridget Collins

Natasha Pulley Elizabeth Macneal

Kiran Millwood Hargrave

Stuart Turton Michelle Paver

Stacey Halls

Narrated by Tim McInnerny , Anne-Marie Duff , Olivia Poulet , Niamh Cusack , Lee Ingleby

Released: October 16, 2025
Length: 12 hrs 36 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

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This collection of original haunted tales features thirteen acclaimed authors, each weaving spooky stories inspired by the mysterious hour after midnight. Spanning settings from London to Svalbard and from Irish towns to English boarding schools, these stories vividly bring to life the eerie atmosphere of the witching hour. Perfect for wintry nights, the collection invites listeners to immerse themselves in a world of ghostly intrigue and dark mystery.

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