The Witches of Scotland: The Edinburgh Files - Book 5 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781915524201)

When ancient magick collides with modern conspiracy, the fate of human consciousness hangs in the balance.

On the remote Scottish island of Islay, witches Jessica Campbell and David Hunter discover that a dormant alien artefact has awakened after seventy years. But the beings behind the craft aren't aliens-they're humanity's forgotten ancestors, offering a choice that will determine our species' future.

Jessica and David uncover a chilling conspiracy: the miracle drug Panacea, designed to cure diseases, is actually severing people's connection to their magickal essence, turning them into empty shells whilst the government and Vatican profit from humanity's spiritual destruction.

Racing against time, they must expose the truth before Panacea's global rollout strips humanity of its soul forever. With Sir Julian Marks orchestrating a cover-up reaching the highest levels of government, and Cardinal Moretti eliminating threats to Vatican interests, Jessica and David face enemies willing to kill for their secrets.

As reality fractures and patients disappear into the awakened craft, can two young witches prevent the apocalyptic choice between evolution and extinction?

If you like Cassandra Clare, Patricia Briggs, Jim Butcher, Ben Aaronovitch, or Kim Harrison, you'll love the fifth instalment of The Witches of Scotland: The Edinburgh Files.