Antiques-shop clerk Maggie O'Neill was a little weirded out when she discovered her new boss Felicity was a witch. But when Felicity becomes the suspect in a local murder, Maggie must enlist Felicity's wiccan friends for help--and discover her own spellbinding talent.
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By Carolyn
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Format:Mass Market Paperback
This is the first witch novel I've ever read and it instantly carried me away! It doesn't go at all like you expect, it's a completely original take, and that's the best possible story; a change and a surprise.
** Most reviews have huge synopsises that spoil chunks of action! Please stick to what it is/how it is, never how it GOES! **
A normal person with rueful family dynamics, is concerned with paycheques and keeping a car running. She doesn't believe in metaphysics and the author was brilliant to let this angle tell the story. We like 'Maggie', instantly relate to her, and want her to succeed.
There is a distinction between talented story-telling or writing. Madelyn Alt aces both. Her language is colloquial, descriptions not too flowery. Yet little moments come across with such accuracy you picture yourself there. Individual lines are laid out with such genius, scenes connect sharply. Some are so beautiful I re-read twice and thrice. Quote:
"The directness of his approach took me off guard. I'd never been very good with confrontation. I stared at him while all of the smart answers flew right out of my head and I was left with nothing more than the truth to fill the empty space".
Paranormal elements are light, easing newcomers into the realm very believably. Count on suspense, action, humour and gratefully; numerous sequels for our perusal! This is excellent.
** Most reviews have huge synopsises that spoil chunks of action! Please stick to what it is/how it is, never how it GOES! **
A normal person with rueful family dynamics, is concerned with paycheques and keeping a car running. She doesn't believe in metaphysics and the author was brilliant to let this angle tell the story. We like 'Maggie', instantly relate to her, and want her to succeed.
There is a distinction between talented story-telling or writing. Madelyn Alt aces both. Her language is colloquial, descriptions not too flowery. Yet little moments come across with such accuracy you picture yourself there. Individual lines are laid out with such genius, scenes connect sharply. Some are so beautiful I re-read twice and thrice. Quote:
"The directness of his approach took me off guard. I'd never been very good with confrontation. I stared at him while all of the smart answers flew right out of my head and I was left with nothing more than the truth to fill the empty space".
Paranormal elements are light, easing newcomers into the realm very believably. Count on suspense, action, humour and gratefully; numerous sequels for our perusal! This is excellent.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By larah33
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Our protagonist, Margaret Mary-Catherine O'Neill, lives in Stony Mill, Indiana, smack dab in the bible belt of the north. When she's fired from her dreaded job, she quickly accepts a position at Enchantments Antiques and Fine Gifts and, for the first time she can remember, this small town Hoosier girl is happy. Well, except for the little matter of her new boss, Felicity Dow - a self proclaimed witch - being accused of her estranged sister's murder; the fact that Maggie's younger sister and mother seem just as disappointed in her as ever; and that she keeps hearing (dare I say ghostly?) voices. Whatever is this good - okay, that's stretching it a bit - whatever is this Catholic girl to do?
This book has the feel of Charlaine Harris and Mary Janice Davidson - what I like to call "brain candy". It's light, doesn't take itself too seriously, but tells a highly entertaining story at the same time. And it has hunky men!
But it's also a little bit more. There is definite mystery behind all the goings on. The characters are distinct, the descriptions are incredible. The whole world is rich and satisfying.
I hope that this book is just the first in a long line of books. Now to wait until December when the next one comes out!
This book has the feel of Charlaine Harris and Mary Janice Davidson - what I like to call "brain candy". It's light, doesn't take itself too seriously, but tells a highly entertaining story at the same time. And it has hunky men!
But it's also a little bit more. There is definite mystery behind all the goings on. The characters are distinct, the descriptions are incredible. The whole world is rich and satisfying.
I hope that this book is just the first in a long line of books. Now to wait until December when the next one comes out!
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