When a ley line is discovered running between York and Carlisle, the women of the Ilkley Wellness Centre can't resist organising a tour to explore it. But the path they follow leads somewhere far stranger than any of them bargained for.
A series of mysterious encounters draws them and their guests deep into the Yorkshire Dales, where ancient monoliths, abbey ruins and cave carvings hold secrets that have lain hidden for centuries. With the enigmatic Aunt Lily's help, they must piece together the truth before it's too late.
Their past adventures have taught them that hidden passages between realms exist, and some would exploit them for their own ends. As dark forces close in, the friends must believe the unbelievable, follow the Tarot and trust each other completely, as the strength of their friendship and the limits of their belief are tested to the extreme.
Full of white and dark magic, strange apparitions, hapless witches and women with old knowledge, The Spiral Path is a magical mystery tour through the Yorkshire Dales with surprising consequences.
This wonderfully engaging cosy mystery with a thriller's edge is perfect for fans of Janice Hallett and Richard Osman.
What did I think?
Having loved meeting Aunt Lily in The Conservatory, I couldn't wait to continue her adventures in The Spiral Path. You can definitely read The Spiral Path as a standalone as Anthony Aberford reminds us of any pertinent points from the first book.
I love the character of Aunt Lily; she is so mysterious, entertaining and charming. The ladies of the Wellness Centre find themselves in need of Aunt Lily's help once again when exploring some local ley lines unearths something quite unexpected. Eeek! I couldn't read fast enough as the danger levels increased and anything can happen when there's dark magic involved.
Once again, Anthony Aberford brings these wonderful characters to life with his vivid and descriptive writing. I could easily visualise them in my head and I could almost hear them speaking to me. I think this would make a fantastic TV series.
Filled with magic and danger, The Spiral Path is a spine chilling read that entertained me from start to finish. It's the perfect read for the cold, dark nights and I am happy to recommend it.
I received a gifted ARC for the blog tour and this is my honest and unbiased opinion.
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