“Williamson’s writing notches up the tension, imagery and chillingness of the narrative, bringing clarity to the unhinged nature of Christian’s emotions and mental state.” – Beth’s Bookcase

“At only 168 pages, it packs quite a disturbing punch, successfully crossing the genre of horror and historical fiction. With great use of a dual timeline it portrays the unraveling and mental breakdown of a troubled woman who thinks she has been cursed. Struggling to piece together painful flashbacks from a frightening childhood, Christian doubts her own memories surrounding the content and context of the witchtrials and tries to separate out her own complicity in these events. A very unsettling tale that would be a great addition to any spooky season tbr list.” – These Thats and Prose

“I can honestly say I picked up this book and read it in one sitting - I was so invested to see what was happening in the plot and even more so what had happened in the past […] Williamson has woven a truly enthralling horror-filled short story to chronicle a sometimes horror-filled era” – Two Faced Book Lover

“Loved how Victoria makes the reader see how a person's mind can be a dangerous place to be in at times. It's certainly a scary place for Christian especially as the colour red is a reminder of blood. It's a historical and horror novella which I sat in 1 sitting. It's a fantastically dark story which I loved.” – Redhead Reviews

“This was an absolutely amazing read. I’m not usually a fan of the supernatural, but this was the perfect blend of history, supernatural and fiction. [,,,] It’s extremely well, written, vividly, detailed, and is a chilling, haunting tale that will stay with me for a long time to come.” – Book Addict T.Wylie

“Brilliantly written this book takes a true story of witchcraft accusations and weaves it into a piece of hauntingly good historical fiction that you won't want to put down!” – Reading Below the Clouds

“A historical fantasy read that will give you chills! The brilliant writing evokes such haunting imagery and the ever-watching ravens create an ominous atmosphere trickling through the pages. The mysterious plot slowly draws us in to this spooky story laden with suffocating secrets, curses, and the supernatural where nothing is as it seems!” – Books with Dam Sam End

“Christian’s mental state was rapidly deteriorating throughout the book, so much so that you could almost FEEL it, and was clearly heading towards a complete breakdown at it’s climax. With so many shocks along the way, I honestly couldn’t predict how this book would end up, and the unexpected twist ending was even better than I had anticipated.” – For Book’s Sake

“This has to be one of the darkest, creepiest books I've read in a long time! Considering that it is a fairly short book, there is a lot in there to unpack. It's the kind of story that really gets under your skin, sinks its claws in and lingers in the imagination long after you've finished reading it.” – Book Worm Hole

“The author manages to brilliantly capture the dark and confused atmosphere of Christian’s story, there were times during the book when even I was starting to question what was real and what was a figment of her imagination. It certainly kept me on edge and immersed me in a little of what it must have been like for Christian, who at times seemed to be losing her grip on reality.” – Everywhere and Nowhere

“Prepare to be captivated by this dark and compelling tale of redemption and sacrifice. Victoria Williamson's mastery of storytelling shines brightly in this haunting narrative that lingers long after the last page is turned and for a short book it really hits the mark.” – Irish Book Mammy

“Oh, what a wild ride! Inspired by Scotland’s final witch burning in 1697, Victoria Williamson’s "Red Runs the Witch’s Thread" delves into the depths of psychological horror. By seamlessly transitioning between two different time periods, Williamson creates a story that is simultaneously disturbing and highly gripping.” – SummonFastay Reviews