An Outbreak of Witchcraft: A Graphic Novel of the Salem Witch Trials

A gripping tale of paranoia at its worst, this bewitching narrative nonfiction graphic novel visually imagines the haunting details behind the Salem witch trials.

From 1692 to 1693, fear reigned in the small village of Salem, Massachusetts. The night Abigail Williams and Betty Paris first accused their servant of witchcraft was only the beginning. 

Several more accusations would follow suit, sparking a widespread panic that consumed Salem in one of the longest cases of witch trials in America, where more than twenty innocent lives were lost, and mistrust ran amok.

The community was in ruins, from the afflicted who fanned the flames of superstition to the judges who used their power unjustly and the accused who were falsely charged and hanged in consequence. In the absence of due process and with hysteria abounding, no one in Salem was safe.

Journey into how it all began in this arresting, true-to-life look at how lies became facts, friends turned to foes, and loved ones turned to enemies.

 
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# of Pages: 256

Book Binding: Paperback

Year of Publication: 2024

Publisher: Little, Brown Ink

Language: en

ISBN: 9780759555594

Deborah Noyes and M. Duffy are the co-authors of "An Outbreak of Witchcraft: A Graphic Novel of the Salem Witch Trials." Noyes is an acclaimed author of both fiction and nonfiction, with a focus on historical and supernatural topics. Her work has been featured in numerous publications, including The New York Times and The Guardian. M. Duffy is a graphic novel artist and illustrator whose work has been published in various anthologies and magazines. Both Noyes and Duffy share a passion for exploring the complexities of human nature and the darker side of history. With "An Outbreak of Witchcraft," they have combined their talents to create a gripping and visually stunning retelling of one of the most infamous events in American history.