Welcome, I'm Joanne Coyle, an author of historical mysteries inspired by true events. My debut novel, The Doctor, the Witch and the Rose Stone, was honoured as: a multi-award winning historical mystery inspired by true events.
My debut novel was honoured as:

• Runner-up in General Fiction (Paris Book Festival Awards 2025)
• Third Place in Mystery Fiction (The BookFest Awards 2025)
• Finalist for Book of the Year (IAN Awards 2025)
• Winner, Best Historical Fiction Book, (The Africa Laureate Awards 2026)

Set between the North Berwick witch trials in Scotland and the plague-stricken streets of 16th-century Paris, the story blends historical mystery, human drama, and a subtle supernatural thread. At its heart are two healers, the midwife Agnes Sampson and the young physician Assen Verey, whose worlds overturn amid fear, accusation, and the struggle to preserve human dignity in an age of turmoil.

Readers have described the novel as “gripping,” “atmospheric,” “beautifully written,” and “spellbinding.”

Alongside my fiction, I have written three non-fiction books on near-death experiences (NDEs) and the paranormal, drawing on hundreds of personal testimonies and years of independent research. These works explore the extraordinary stories of those who have glimpsed the Afterlife, offering insight, comfort, and a deeper sense of meaning.

Whether you’re here for historical fiction, supernatural mysteries, or research-based exploration of NDEs, I’m delighted to welcome you.