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The Creek, The Crone, and the Crow

Leah Weiss

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English
Poisoned Pen Press
02 June 2026
An outsider to the Carolina hills inherits a gift that could change everything for her beloved creek town on the verge of dying out, from an author of whom NPR said writes ""with a deep knowledge of the enduring myths of Appalachia...vividly portraying real people and sorrows.""

""An impressive blend of history, folklore, and imagination."" - Ron Rash, New York Times bestselling author

An outsider to the Carolina hills inherits a gift that could change everything for her beloved vollage on the verge of dying out, from an author of whom NPR said writes ""with a deep knowledge of the enduring myths of Appalachia...vividly portraying real people and sorrows.""

Welcome to Baines Creek, a town hidden deep in Appalachia, where one of the last one-room schoolhouses in America is on the brink of closing. It's summer 1980, and Kate Shaw has lived in Baines Creek for ten years. A skeptic by heart, she rejects superstition and the belief in Appalachian folklore, much to the chagrin of local legend Birdie Rocas, a lively and reclusive witch with a trove of secrets. Yet when Birdie dies and leaves Kate her collection of handmade books and a trunk of illuminated manuscripts and journals, Kate is thrown into world of things she doesn't understand. Enter Lydia Brown, a psychic with a curious birthmark whose visions stopped the day her parents died. Grief-stricken, without her gift, and in need of spiritual guidance, she travels to Appalachia in search of Birdie and the answers she might provide.

The third novel by acclaimed author Leah Weiss, The Creek, The Crone, and the Crow is the tale of a powerful crone, two women cut from the cloth of loss, and a secret sisterhood of empowerment that may be the key to healing them all.
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Imprint:   Poisoned Pen Press
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 1mm,  Width: 1mm, 
Weight:   1g
ISBN:   9781464250590
ISBN 10:   1464250596
Pages:   320
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming

LEAH WEISS is a Southern writer born in North Carolina and raised in the foothills of Virginia. Her debut novel If the Creek Don't Rise was released in August of 2017. Her short stories have been published in The Simple Life magazine, Every Day Fiction and Deep South Magazine. You can contact her on her website leahweiss.com.

Reviews for The Creek, The Crone, and the Crow

""I was captivated from the first page of this beautifully crafted story. With rich prose, an evocative setting, and intriguing characters, Leah Weiss had me completely engaged in a world where the people are mysterious and the land holds its secrets close."" -- Diane Chamberlain, New York Times bestselling author of The Last House on the Street ""Leah Weiss has masterfully captured the magic of Appalachia and the soul of her people. Through strength and sisterhood, the healing power of mountain folklore is revealed--and maybe, just maybe some secrets are meant to stay buried."" -- Rose Martin, Host, Write Around The Corner, Blue Ridge PBS. ""Leah Weiss's third novel, The Creek, the Crone and the Crow begins with an ending, the loss of a way of life which forces change. With this change is the start of an enchanting, mystical journey, where deeply held secrets lead to intrigue and self-discovery. Weiss leans into the folklore of the beloved Appalachian region, allowing those secrets to unfurl like the petals of a blooming flower. Reading The Creek, the Crone and the Crow is an immersive exploration of a distinctive setting and the alluring people who inhabit it. A divine and captivating story, it's one I hope readers will enjoy as much as I did."" -- Donna Everhart, USA Today bestselling author of When the Jessamine Grows ""Thanks to Leah Weiss for writing the women of Appalachia back into history. Filled with folklore, folk remedies, and mountain wisdom, The Creek, the Crone, and the Crow is a beautiful tribute to a fading piece of unique Americana. This is a novel for book clubs to savor."" -- Pamela Klinger-Horn, Valley Bookseller ""The Creek, The Crone, and the Crow is an impressive blend of history, folklore, and imagination. Kate Shaw and Lydia Brown are memorable characters who are courageous and persevering in their fight against injustice."" -- Ron Rash, New York Times bestselling author


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