Answered Prophecy
by Lorna Tedder · Witch in Time Series · Book 1
Secret Lives of Librarians Universe
Think Orphan Black meets Practical Magic meets Stranger Things in a 1970s world where a mother’s love challenges prophecy, priesthood, and power.
Content note: Themes include threats to a child, ancient conspiracies, deception, and sacrifice. All sensitive content supports character growth and emotional depth — nothing is included for shock or sensationalism. Full warnings below.
Description
Maeve has a dangerous secret: for three years, she’s raised her best friend’s daughter in hiding—knowing the child is the Chosen One reborn. But when a freak accident nearly claims Veronica’s life, Maeve is forced out of hiding and into the path of a secret priesthood that wants to control the child’s power.
Set in the 1970s, Answered Prophecy is a suspenseful supernatural thriller filled with hidden identities, ancient conspiracies, reincarnation, and psychic secrets. As Maeve risks everything to protect Veronica, she must decide who to trust—and how far she’ll go to rewrite a prophecy set in motion before they were born.
Companion story to Turn of Earth in the Secret Lives of Librarians universe.
Genre
- Supernatural Thriller
- Paranormal Mystery
- Occult Fantasy
- Reincarnation Fiction
Tone
- Suspenseful
- Emotionally resonant
- Mysterious
- Dark fantasy texture
- Maternal intensity
Tropes
- Found family
- Chosen One
- Ancient prophecy
- Secret society
- Maternal sacrifice
A mother who knows the stakes is the most dangerous opponent any prophecy can face.
Why You’ll Love It
Answered Prophecy explores the power of maternal love and chosen family in a world ruled by destiny and deception. For readers who value emotional depth, magical suspense, and fiercely protective heroines, this story offers a gripping blend of heart and high stakes.
Trigger / Sensitivity Warnings
- Threats to a child
- Themes of sacrifice and loss
- Ancient conspiracies and manipulation
- Deception
- Betrayal
All sensitive content supports character growth and emotional depth. Nothing is included for shock or sensationalism.
About the Author
Lorna Tedder is a non-denominational minister, volunteer grief counselor, and full-time writer after a long career in public service. She writes fiction that crosses genres — from paranormal thrillers to romantic suspense to speculative women’s fiction — and non-fiction on spirituality, manifestation, grief, and personal growth. She lives in the Florida Panhandle with her family.
More from the Witch in Time Series
Turn of Earth
Book 2
Walk in Darkness
Companion short story