A historical supernatural thriller for fans of Celtic mythology and Sherlock Holmes, Spit and Touch Iron is a rollicking detective story that delves deep into 1940s small-town Ireland, where storied traditions and modern living clash.
A changeling in the house is only the beginning.
1949: Thomas Gregson, a widowed WWII veteran turned Scotland Yard inspector, arrives on Ireland's remote west coast for what should be a simple visit. He plans to take a break from chasing criminals, enjoy the rural beauty of County Galway, and become godfather to his friend Colin's newborn son.
A restless night and a driving storm change everything, leaving a wailing baby and a distraught mother come morning. Misplaced protective charms and the nursery's open window have convinced Colin's wife, Marjorie, that the Good Folk have stolen her son and left a fairy in his place. When local authorities are less than helpful--and the fascinating yet prickly midwife is on Marjorie's side--Thomas reluctantly agrees to investigate.
Though undertaken in sympathy and skepticism, the case soon spirals into a deadly web of folklore, deceit, and murder. Old ways confront modern thought, worlds collide, and Thomas must race to find the truth before all is lost.