A.L. Kessler has a new series, and I want you all to get onto this one! It is an Urban Fantasy, with a lot of fun characters!!
Title: No More Black Magic
Author: A.L. Kessler
Series: Here Witchy Witchy #1
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Expected Publication: June 16th 2015
Explosions, body parts, and black magic are all part of Abby Collins’ typical day. As the top Paranormal Investigation Bureau agent, she only gets the best cases, but when the Cult of Ra comes to play she might in be over her head. Finding a murderer while up against a hex, an overprotective coven, and a stubborn werewolf reminds her that nothing in the paranormal world is easy. As the death toll rises and a decades old crime, linked to Abby, is uncovered, disturbing information is brought to light. Abby must unlock an ancient language steeped in black magic to uncover the truth before the murderer comes for her.
A new Urban Fantasy read… and from an author I adore, YES PLEASE!! Picking up No More Black Magic was like a breath of fresh air for me, because I needed something to get me out of the contemporary streak I have been on. I will tell you it is a fast paced read, with plenty of action featuring a very determined and extremely busy female lead.
Abby is the kind of heroine I love in an Urban Fantasy. She is a very strong witch, and is a take charge kind of girl that likes to do things her own way. She works for the PIB (Paranormal Investigation Bureau) but also does jobs for her Vampire guardian, Levi. She is quickly thrown into a murder investigation and her leads take her in all directions.
The murder/mystery elements of this story were what kept me hooked. Abby would chase up every lead, and would find herself in danger constantly. Pursuing a rogue vampire, meeting with the local pack and stopping a cult of witches are just the tip of the iceberg! She would use any tool at her disposal as well: her sword, gun or her personal magic.
There were so many side characters introduced and each had their own influence in Abby’s life. Some proved where their loyalty lay, where as others are a little bit suspicious and I’m looking forward to getting more details on them in future books. I can see a couple of possible love interests for Abby too… so I am looking forward to more of that.
This was a fabulous start to this new series! I found myself eagerly flicking the pages to see what kind of trouble Abby would find herself in next. I liked how it was written in the first person’s perspective because I always seem to connect to characters easier when a book is written that way. I loved how fast paced the book was and I’m keen for the next book asap!
Abby is the kind of heroine I love in an Urban Fantasy. She is a very strong witch, and is a take charge kind of girl that likes to do things her own way. She works for the PIB (Paranormal Investigation Bureau) but also does jobs for her Vampire guardian, Levi. She is quickly thrown into a murder investigation and her leads take her in all directions.
The murder/mystery elements of this story were what kept me hooked. Abby would chase up every lead, and would find herself in danger constantly. Pursuing a rogue vampire, meeting with the local pack and stopping a cult of witches are just the tip of the iceberg! She would use any tool at her disposal as well: her sword, gun or her personal magic.
There were so many side characters introduced and each had their own influence in Abby’s life. Some proved where their loyalty lay, where as others are a little bit suspicious and I’m looking forward to getting more details on them in future books. I can see a couple of possible love interests for Abby too… so I am looking forward to more of that.
This was a fabulous start to this new series! I found myself eagerly flicking the pages to see what kind of trouble Abby would find herself in next. I liked how it was written in the first person’s perspective because I always seem to connect to characters easier when a book is written that way. I loved how fast paced the book was and I’m keen for the next book asap!
Complimentary copy provided by the Author in exchange for an honest review.
“Step out of the room, if you hear me scream or fall or something, come back in.”
“Why out of the room?”
I licked my lips. “In case it explodes.”
“Is that a possibility?” He asked, all humor drained from his voice.
I looked at the paper, not touching it yet. “Yes, but these aren’t the same runes, so I don’t expect it. If it makes you feel better, just stand outside the doorway.”
“I think that might be a better option for us here.”
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A.L. Kessler is a paranormal romance, urban fantasy and steampunk author residing in Colorado Springs. Since she was a teenager she's loved weaving stories and spinning tales. When she's not at the beck-and-call of the Lord and Lady of the House, two black cats by the names of Jynx and Sophie, training two hyper dogs, playing with her daughter, or killing creepers and mining all the things with her husband, she's either reading, participating in NaNoWriMo, or writing in her Blog Writing Rambles.
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