The Last Witchfinder
Published in 2006, The Last Witchfinder is a witch fiction and historical fiction novel by James Morrow. The story is set in Philadelphia, Pa. and Great Britain, in the Colonial period, ca. 1600–1775. Key subjects include executions and executioners, young women and witchcraft.
It has been published in 15 editions.
It runs to roughly 526 pages — 9–10 hours of reading at an average pace.
Awards & lists
- ✦Otherwise Award 2006 — Overall (nominee)
- ✦Locus Awards 2007 — Best Fantasy Novel (nominee)
- ✦BSFA Awards 2006 — Best Novel (nominee)
Quick answers
Who wrote The Last Witchfinder?
The Last Witchfinder was written by James Morrow and first published in 2006.
What genre is The Last Witchfinder?
It is usually shelved as Witch Fiction and Historical Fiction.
How long is The Last Witchfinder?
The median edition has 526 pages, about 9–10 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Last Witchfinder?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Crucible, Moi, Tituba, Sorcière…Noire de Salem and Circe.
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