Lady Justice and the Sisterhood of the Crones, by Jennifer Speidel

The world is broken—corrupt men rule, greed runs rampant, and the voices of women have been silenced for too long. Enter Mavon, a demon who’s lost her taste for wicked souls, and Buluku, the ancient goddess of matriarchy, who’s had enough. Together, they call upon the crones—women of wisdom, resilience, and untapped power—to rise up and take back what’s theirs.

On Peaks Island, an unlikely sisterhood forms: Maxine, a no-nonsense New Yorker with a rebellious streak; Toby, a teacher whose empathy is her superpower; and Sumita, a gentle soul with quiet strength. As their magic spreads, curses unravel the powerful, and a revolution begins. But changing the world won’t be easy—especially when the forces of greed fight back.

Witty, fierce, and full of heart, Lady Justice and the Sisterhood of the Crones is a spellbinding tale of justice, sisterhood, and the power of women who refuse to be ignored. For anyone who’s ever wished the patriarchy would just… crumble.

Join Jennifer Speidel, local New Hampshire author, discuss her debut novel, Lady Justice and the Sisterhood of the Crones. Jennifer is a special education teacher in Concord with twenty years of experience as an educator. Building and supporting community engagement are priorities for her. Over the last five years, Jennifer has created a community-sustained thrift shop in the high school—over 10,000 items have gone home with students at no charge. Over the summers, Jennifer can be found visiting Peaks Island when not writing her next novel.