Amber Witch - Softcover

Beck, R. S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1943419779 ISBN 13: 9781943419777

Publisher: Prospective Press, 2018

Synopsis

Waking—naked and confused—in an antique tub not her own, Kat discovers she has been drawn back in time by her ancestor Helene, a witch of vast and arcane power. Welcomed into Helene’s Victorian England home, Kat is offered the chance to learn the magic of elder days and explore talents she never dreamed she had.But the thrill of magic soon wears thin, and Kat finds herself trapped in the past, fighting to get back to the life she left behind—her friends, her grandmother Edy, and the cozy antique shop she calls home. Flung back and forth through time, Kat must find the secrets hidden in a mist-shrouded forest, on a mysterious stone lost in time, and within Edy’s dementia-weakened mind. For Kat wasn’t called back for her benefit, but because of Helene’s need. Waging a war with Fate, Helene knows her destiny is best thwarted by family.Because no bond is stronger than blood.

About this title

About the Author:

Born Rebecca Sánchez, Beck was raised in the Hudson Valley of upstate New York. Beck often reflects on the people and places of her youth in her writing. Of the first generation on both sides of her family to speak English as a first language, Beck was taught early on the importance of words-the right words. However, like many, Beck had to leave home to realize what she needed in a college was in her (metaphorical) backyard at her beloved SUNY New Paltz. There, Beck continued her education and received both her Bachelors and Masters degrees in English. Beck later traded the Shawangunk Mountains of New York for those surrounding Asheville, North Carolina where she spends her day largely in the past-teaching about dead, British writers. On weekends, she likes to treasure hunt with her husband, rummaging through estate sales, and collecting pottery and blown glass from local artists. She is enslaved by two cats that frequently let her know her services are lacking. However, her grown children seem to tolerate her better as she makes a mean cheesecake.

Review:

"A fresh urban fantasy with heart. For readers who love a well written story that they can connect with, Amber Witch is a satisfying read full to the brim with eclectic characters...The pacing is headlong, and the book is a page turner you won't want to put down until it ends. Filled with a warm and heartfelt friendship, ancient magic, a good bit of snarky dialogue, and an ending that will leave you grinning ear to ear." -- Lynn Kempner, GRIMMEDIAN
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About this edition

• Publisher: Prospective Press
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1943419779
• ISBN 13: 9781943419777
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 340