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The Lighthouse Witches
by Cooke, C. J.
Liv Blackthorne takes a job as an artist-in-residence at a remote Scottish lighthouse, hoping to escape her complicated life by bringing her two daughters along to the isolated island of Longshawe. The setting is beautiful but bone-chilling, and it does not take long for the girls to vanish. Decades later, one of them resurfaces, but she has not aged a day. This story moves fluidly between the 1990s and the present, blending folklore with a grounded, gritty mystery about the lengths a mother will go to find her children. It is a dense, moody read that prioritizes atmosphere over quick-fire action, making you feel the spray of the salt air and the weight of ancestral trauma. You will enjoy this if you prefer your mysteries with a heavy dose of the supernatural and a side of gothic unease.
10 Books similar to 'The Lighthouse Witches'
Since you enjoyed the way The Lighthouse Witches blends isolation with the weight of ancient folklore, these picks were curated to satisfy that specific craving for dark, atmospheric storytelling. Whether you are looking for the claustrophobic dread of a haunted setting, the intricate unraveling of generational family secrets, or the raw power of women reclaiming their own narratives, this collection mirrors the tension found in Cooke’s writing. These books act as a bridge from the rugged Scottish cliffs to other haunting landscapes where the past is never truly finished with the present.
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Much like The Lighthouse Witches, this novel weaves historical atmosphere with the power of folklore and sisterhood. It captures the struggle of women reclaiming their magic against a backdrop of societal suppression, perfect for readers who enjoyed Cooke’s exploration of witchcraft and legacy.
This gothic chiller mirrors the claustrophobic tension and sense of dread found in Cooke’s writing. Fans of the eerie Scottish island setting will appreciate the unsettling, atmospheric isolation and the slow unraveling of dark family secrets.
by Sarah Penner
This book utilizes a dual-timeline structure to connect modern-day protagonists with the secrets of women from the past, much like the narrative structure of The Lighthouse Witches. It focuses on hidden histories and the enduring power of female connection across generations.
For readers who loved the blend of folklore and modern suspense, this novel offers a chilling look at motherhood and the lengths one will go to protect family. It features a similar small-town mystery vibe where the past refuses to stay buried.
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This story leans into the darker, more visceral side of fairy tales, mirroring the way The Lighthouse Witches reinterprets folklore. It is a perfect choice for those who enjoyed the blurring lines between reality and the supernatural.
While more of a puzzle-box mystery, this book shares the complex, layered plotting and intense atmosphere that fans of Cooke’s intricate timelines will appreciate. It challenges the reader to piece together a reality where the rules of time and place are constantly shifting.
This gothic mystery is a masterclass in atmosphere and unreliable narration, centered on a family with deep, dark secrets. Readers who enjoyed the isolated setting and the focus on mother-daughter dynamics will find this deeply satisfying.
by V.E. Schwab
This novel captures the haunting, ethereal quality of being trapped in a place with a dark history. Much like the lighthouse in Cooke’s story, the setting here is a character itself, filled with ghosts and secrets that demand to be uncovered.
by Sarah Perry
Set in a remote, atmospheric location, this book explores the intersection of superstition, science, and the fear of the unknown. It mirrors the way Cooke uses folklore to explore deeper human anxieties and the resilience of women.
For those who were drawn to the themes of witchcraft and the outsider perspective in The Lighthouse Witches, this reimagining provides a lush, lyrical exploration of a woman finding her power in isolation. It is a character study that feels both ancient and deeply relatable.
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