Sarah Painter is a successful author, born in Scotland, who has written numerous bestselling novels in her career. She is particularly well-known for her Crow Investigations series, which combines elements of paranormal, fantasy, mystery, and suspense. Painter has a knack for challenging herself by exploring different genres and pushing her creative boundaries.
Painter's writing career took off in 2013 with the publication of her debut novel, The Language of Spells, which was the first book in the Language of Spells series. Since then, she has penned several successful novels, including 'book club' fiction with historical elements and atmospheric settings. Painter's writing style is characterized by its intricate storytelling and her ability to create complex and engaging characters.
Before becoming an author, Painter worked as a freelance magazine journalist, blogger, and editor. She combined this work with motherhood, which she refers to as "amateur child-wrangling." Painter currently resides in rural Scotland with her husband and children, where she enjoys drinking tea, watching Joss Whedon's work, and being the proud owner of a writing shed.
Painter's novels have received critical acclaim, with reviewers praising her ability to create realistic and engaging magical worlds. Her books are perfect for fans of Sarah Addison Allen or Mary Stewart, and readers have praised her for her gripping and suspenseful storytelling. Painter's unique voice and storytelling abilities have made her a popular author in the genres of paranormal, fantasy, and mystery.
Crow Investigations Books
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Title
Year
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1
The Night Raven
2018
2
The Silver Mark
2019
3
The Fox's Curse
2019
4
The Pearl King
2020
5
The Copper Heart
2020
6
The Shadow Wing
2021
7
The Broken Cage
2022
8
The Magpie Key
2022
9
The Gilded Nest
2025
The Language of Spells Books
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Title
Year
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1
The Language of Spells
2013
2
The Garden of Magic
2015
3
The Secrets of Ghosts
2020
Unholy Island Books
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Title
Year
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1
The Ward Witch
2023
2
The Book Keeper
2024
3
The Island God
2024
Standalone Novels
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
In the Light of What We See
2016
2
Beneath the Water
2018
3
The Lost Girls
2019
Non-Fiction Books
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Title
Year
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1
Stop Worrying; Start Writing: How to Overcome Fear, Self-Doubt and Procrastination