This was a good read. It had moments of being a bit slow and repetitive, but overall I enjoyed it. I want to read now from this author.

I loved The Witch's Orchard the world was lush, the writing was beautiful and it was so dark and yet fun to read.

Very well written story of missing persons, and the person trying to find them. Unusual plot and ending. I highly recommend this book to everyone.

A gripping mystery set in the hills of North Carolina, steeped in Appalachian folklore, The Witch's Orchard will keep you guessing and turning pages late into the night.

This book was a fantastic read! A great mystery/thriller that immerses you in a small town in Appalachia told through the eyes of someone who grew up in the region. Archer Sullivan does a beautiful job of writing a strong relatable female protagonist. I would read more books with Annie as the investigator. The Witch's Orchard does a great job of mixing the gothic country imagery of the region with a mystery that keeps you engaged. I highly recommend The Witch's Orchard!

"The Witch's Orchard" is a twisted story. The story utilizes a lot of stereotypes about the residents of Appalachia, and many of the stereotypes, at least in the story, are accurate. However, the motive behind the kidnapping of the three little girls could be placed in any setting and be fitting, as it is universal in nature. The story will keep you guessing. I thought for sure that I had figured out the kidnapper and motive halfway through the book, and I was waiting for private investigator Annie to figure it out as well. I was only half right -- the motive; the killer was not who I suspected. And even then, the author threw in more surprises that really took the story in an unexpected direction. The author has created an eclectic cast of characters. I really enjoyed the different stories about the witch, the magic apples, her daughters, and the birds and how everyone "knew" the story but slightly different versions.

I loved this book and the characters and especially the Appalachian Mountain setting. Annie is a private investigator hired to find a missing girl in Quartz Creek. This book is immersed in folklore of the area as Annie digs into the case of the missing girl. It’s beautifully written and hard to put down. I highly recommend this wonderful novel by Archer Sullivan!

What an interesting mystery/thriller! I was hooked immediately! Annie is a PI who gets asked to work a 10-year-old cold case about two missing girls in a small mountain town. As she works the case, we also learn bits and pieces about Annie's past. Overall, I'd recommend this book to anyone who loves a good mystery/thriller! Oh, and the pacing of the story was perfect, in my opinion!

Absolutely amazing, a true page-turner! A suspenseful story centered around the disappearance of two young girls. The brother of one of them hires a private detective—who is also an Air Force veteran—to help him find his sister. It’s incredible!

I loved the main character, a brave and determined woman. The story is incredibly well written. This book deserves more than five stars. It captivated me from the very first chapter!

Great pacing and very moody, atmospheric. You are drawn in right away into the mystery and suspense. I really liked the characters.

LOVED this book!!! I hadn't heard of the author Archer Sullivan and was given the opportunity to read the book from NetGalley. The book has former military Annie Gore heading to the Appalachian Mountains to help find her newest clients sister. Annie is from a rural area of the Blue Ridge and had joined the military to leave that world behind. The sister she is hired to find has been missing for over a decade but her client is the missing women's brother and he needs answers. Annie has little hope for the case but needs the money and decides to give it a go. She is back in a small town where people don't want strangers especially ones digging up the past. I truly loved this book and it was one where I fell in love with the characters. I truly hope that Annie Gore becomes a series.

Excellent new series starter, can’t wait for more character development in the one. A lot happened that could have been framed better to move the story along but a solid start.

What a book! A marvelous debut I look forward to reading More of Annie's adventures.
This book grabbed me by the 2nd page. I couldn't tell you why but once I started reading it was very hard to stop.
Little girls went missing years ago and that case was never solved. Annie is hired by Max to find his sister who has been missing for 10 years. She needs the money so she takes the case one way or the other she will get Max some answers . Eventually Annie will.get her watch back
I hit the jackpot when I downloaded this galley from Netgalley! It's a book.not to be missed !

Thanks NetGalley for the ARC of The Witches Orchards by Archer Sullivan, published by St Martin's Press

Wow what a great story, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this novel. I was hooked from the start. The storyline was original and the characters were compelling, the relationship among the characters was great.I didn't want to put the book down. The story twisted and turned and every time I thought Annie had solved the case, we were led in another direction
I would absolutely read more books by this author! Loved it. I was surprised this was the first novel by Archer Sullivan, definitely has a gift of writing and capturing her audience.

The premise of the story sounded so good and I really thought I'd love it. However, the writing style just didn't jive with me. At time it felt very disjointed and abrupt. The plot twists were extremely predictable and overall I was just a little underwhelmed.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This novel by debut author Archer Sullivan weaves Appalachian folk lure into a modern day mystery. Annie Gore is a Private Investigator hired to find Max’s sister that went missing 10 years ago. The characters are well developed and the story is very intriguing. Each character has a different interpretation of the same folk tale that is part of the fabric of the small North Carolina town. I will recommend this to anyone interested in reading a good mystery. This ARC was provided by St Martin’s Press via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this book. It was a well-done thriller. The main character definitely gave off Clarice Starling vibes, and I was so here for it. Overall, it was a quick read and a really enjoyable time.

Absolutely loved this book! Very well written and fleshed out. I had a hard time putting this down as i needed to know who took tge girls and how they got away with it for so many years...twist that i did not see coming.I will be waiting for more from this author. Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for this book I have recommended to my family and friends.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! The character of PI Annie Gore captivated me, and I would be thrilled to see her featured in a series. The narrative felt incredibly authentic and engaging. In this story, Annie travels to rural North Carolina to investigate the mysterious disappearance of three young girls a decade prior. While one of the girls has returned, the fate of the other two remains unknown. Annie's inquiries evoke a wide range of emotions and set off a chain of events filled with unexpected twists. I found myself unable to put the book down, eager to discover whether Annie would uncover the truth about the girls. This is undoubtedly a five-star read and belongs on your must-read list!

I would like to extend my gratitude to Net Galley and the publisher for providing the ARC for this review. This reflects my genuine opinion.

I loved this book and I really hope the author has a series in mind with this FMC! Annie Gore is a PI hired to find her client's little sister who disappeared a decade ago. A cold case in a small town where everyone knows everyone- but where did the kidnapped children go? This book had me guessing right until the end, every time I thought I had the ending figured out, something happened to keep me guessing. I'll be looking for more books from Archer Sullivan about Annie Gore, PI!