The Star and the Strange Moon, Constance Sayers
The Star and the Strange Moon, Constance Sayers
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The Star and the Strange Moon

Author: Constance Sayers

Narrator: Imani Jade Powers, Josh Hurley, Helen Laser

Unabridged: 15 hr 58 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Redhook

Published: 11/14/2023


Synopsis

From the author of A Witch in Time comes a haunting tale of ambition, obsession, and the eternal mystery and magic of film.  

A vanished star. A haunted film. A mystery only love can unravel…
 
1968: Gemma Turner once dreamed of stardom. Now the actress is on the cusp of obscurity. When she’s offered the lead in a radical new horror film, Gemma believes her luck has changed—but her dream is about to turn into a nightmare. One night, between the shadows of an alleyway, Gemma disappears on set and is never seen again. Yet, Gemma is alive. She’s been pulled into the film. And the script—and the monsters within it—are coming to life. Gemma must play her role perfectly if she hopes to survive.
 
2007: Gemma Turner’s disappearance is one of Hollywood’s greatest mysteries—one that’s captivated film student Christopher Kent ever since he saw L’Étrange Lune for the first time. The screenings only happen once a decade and each time there is new, impossible footage of Gemma that shouldn’t exist. Curiosity drives Christopher to unravel the truth. But answers to the film’s mystery may leave him trapped by it forever.

"A sweeping tale of dark magic, artistic obsession, and a love unbound from the limits of time, The Star and the Strange Moon captivates with lush prose and moments of poignant, heartbreaking beauty." —Paulette Kennedy, author of The Witch of Tin Mountain 
 
For more from Constance Sayers, check out:
A Witch in Time
The Ladies of the Secret Circus

Reviews

Goodreads review by Adrianna on September 05, 2023

This is possibly one of the strangest books I've ever read. It is a horror/thriller/mystery all wrapped up in one package. The first 40% has a lot of world building and character development. But it definitely picks up speed as the mystery unfolds. We spend time with Christopher, a child whose mother......more

Goodreads review by Annette on March 27, 2024

Sometimes books beg me to be read. I had not heard about this book before I saw it on Netgalley, but the moment I read the synopsis, I knew I had to have it, one way or another. I was of course insanely happy that Piatkus granted my request for a review copy. I'm, however, especially now that I fini......more

Goodreads review by Ale on October 24, 2023

There are no words that can encapsulate how much I loved this book, this story. Wow! I know this book will have my heart for a long time and it will join the ranks of books that I “think about constantly after reading them” The author does an incredible job at blending both timelines together so sea......more

Goodreads review by Alan on December 29, 2023

Rec. by: Mogsy, and the movies Rec. for: French film fans, perhaps My Goodreads friend Mogsy liked Constance Sayers' novel The Star and the Strange Moon a lot—rather more than I did, in fact, but I was still pretty happy with this supernatural tale of an actress who gets more caught up in her role tha......more

Goodreads review by Paulette on November 14, 2023

At once a sweeping tale of dark magic, artistic obsession, and a love unbound from the limits of time, The Star and the Strange Moon captivates with lush prose and moments of poignant, heartbreaking beauty. A soaring celebration of female agency and the power of free will. This is Constance Sayers a......more


Quotes

"Be warned! The Star and the Strange Moon will cast its spell on you. Constance Sayers has created a book of worlds within worlds. Like the main characters, the reader is irresistibly drawn into the dangerous intrigue and dark truth at the heart of the story. Highly recommended!"—Paula Brackston, New York Times bestselling author

"At once a sweeping tale of dark magic, artistic obsession, and a love unbound from the limits of time, The Star and the Strange Moon captivates with lush prose and moments of poignant, heartbreaking beauty. A soaring celebration of female agency and the power of free will, this is Constance Sayers at her finest."—Paulette Kennedy, bestselling author of The Witch of Tin Mountain

“Ambitious and teeming with magic, Sayers creates a fascinating mix of art, The Belle Époque, and more than a little murder.” —Erika Swyler, author of The Book of Speculation on The Ladies of the Secret Circus

"A spellbinding historical fantasy....Fans of Erin Morgenstern’s The Night Circus will love this page-turning story of dark magic, star-crossed love, and familial sacrifice."—Publishers Weekly (starred review) on The Ladies of the Secret Circus

"At times decadent and macabre, The Ladies of the Secret Circus is a mesmerizing tale of love, treachery, and depraved magic percolating through four generations of Cabot women."—Luanne G. Smith, author of The Vine Witch on The Ladies of the Secret Circus

"A captivating tapestry of a tale, A Witch in Time weaves together the supernatural, historical fiction, and a humorous present day heroine, while traveling the macabre brambles of a dark curse-through lifetimes-with a compass to the heart."—Gwendolyn Womack, bestselling author of The Fortune Teller & The Time Collector on A Witch in Time

"Fresh and original... a narrative rich in historical detail, brightened by flashes of humor, and filled with colorful characters and fascinating settings. A most rewarding read!"—Louisa Morgan, author of A Secret History of Witches on A Witch in Time

"A sweeping story of magical, star-crossed love, as glamorous as it is romantic. Prepare to be dazzled."—Alma Katsu, author of The Hunger on A Witch in Time

"Fans of Deborah Harkness will devour this page-turning tale of love, reincarnation, and dark magic. A highly unique and enjoyable read!"—Hester Fox, author of The Witch of Willow Hall on A Witch in Time

"Sayers traverses time periods effortlessly with lush, graceful descriptions....This spiraling narrative will appeal to fans of historical fiction and complicated love stories ."—Publishers Weekly on A Witch in Time