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Lodestone: (Witch-Hunt) Kindle Edition

by Wendy Scott (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Book 1 of 1: Witch-Hunt

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2018 KCT RRBC Blue Treat Award Winner.

There’s a cauldron of trouble brewing in Valloaria…

Download Lodestone today and strap on your broomstick –you’re in for a hell of a ride: The Witch-Hunt Series.

Two tales entwine (excerpts below).
Sabrina and Lauren’s tales entwine – linked by blood and magic. Sabrina, a newly fledged healer, is thrust out of her sheltered life at Mistress Florisah’s healing school after the destruction of the witch-ancestor portraits. An anti-witchcraft militia is poised on Karthalon’s borders threatening full scale genocide, unless Sabrina, the last of Lauren’s bloodline, can destroy the Lodestone, and restore magic to Valloaria, but the Lodestone is buried deep within the heart of the Order’s headquarters. Sabrina struggles to accept this suicide mission, and is distracted by her inappropriate affection for Micah, a prospect monk. Lauren’s ghost haunts Sabrina’s dreams as her diary reveals the tragic events behind Lauren’s actions. With invasion imminent, Sabrina embarks on her quest armed only with a sliver of the Lodestone, and Lauren’s diary but how can a lone girl prevail against an army?

Excerpt - Lauren
They attacked me alone, in pairs and in mass with their witchy ways, but their magic fell short; I was immune. Blasts of power seared from their fingertips and stonework exploded above, below and next to me, but nothing penetrated the brilliant glow of the Lodestone and they fell back, shrieking in frustration. I glowered at those not fast enough to move out of me way and they vaporized in an orange flash, to black flakes that I trampled underfoot.
Excerpt - Sabrina
A shirtless youth, with his back to her, hummed as he brushed a dark horse. The horse was standing perfectly still as if the boy’s song had lulled him to sleep. Sabrina silently observed the prospect as he worked. He was tall with a slender build, but she could see the muscles in his tanned back and arms ripple with each stroke. His brown hair was caught up in an intricate knot threaded by two long feathers; one red, the other purple. She’d never met anyone like him before.
She shuffled forward to get a better view, but her brush whacked into the wooden partition. He whirled around and she found herself staring into the brownest eyes, framed by the longest lashes she’d ever seen. They gawked at each other for a moment before Sabrina rediscovered her tongue. “I … I was sent to care for your horses.”
He pointed with his brush, to the horses behind him and said, “I’ve finished the others. Only Alloni, the brown and white, needs attention.”
Sabrina scurried to the indicated stall. Where was his shirt? As if reading her thoughts, he casually reached down and grabbed a white shirt. Slowly, he pulled it over his damp shoulders and Sabrina hastily focused on the horse. Her strokes were a bit shorter and harder than she normally applied and the horse shifted beneath the brush. Before she could correct herself, strong fingers, radiating warmth, slipped over hers and a voice laced with musk, breathed into her ear. “Not so firm. Alloni likes long, languid strokes – like this.”
Heat blazed into spots on her cheeks as she followed his movements. After several strokes he said, “That’s it, you’ve got the knack of it now.”
He released her hand and stepped away. Sabrina felt as awkward as a newborn foal so she kept her eyes averted and silently busied herself with the horse. From outside, a muffled yell filtered through the stable and the boy said, “Deakon wants me. Will you be all right finishing up?”
She didn’t trust herself to speak. “Ah-ha.”

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Contains adult themes.

Bonus material:
An excerpt of Ferrasium, Book 1: The Windflowers Trilogy is included at the conclusion of Lodestone.

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"Loved this story. I couldn't put it down!" AM (first reader)

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"A delightful mix of romance, adventure and mystery, Scott ably manages to evade well-worn clichés to deliver a tale that is clever in concept and executed with understated flair. Her protagonists are deftly drawn, substantive and vibrant as she veers away from passive stereotypes, but it's Lauren's character that many readers will find most endearing. Her back story is told through journal entries and is wonderfully emotive whilst being the perfect device for shaping the direction of Sabrina's life and her burgeoning romance with Micha.

With an original and endearing narrative that whips along at a splendid pace, Scott ably manifests the age old duel between good and evil as Sabrina sets about her fated quest. Teeming with inventiveness, amidst twist and turns that are refreshingly unpredictable, Scott has a natural flair that lends itself well to this popular genre. Sure to win her a host of enthusiastic followers, Lodestone certainly bodes well for future releases in the Witch-Hunt series and is highly recommended."

About the Author

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Wendy Scott has a New Zealand Certificate in Science (Chemistry), which allows her to dabble with fuming potions and strange substances, satisfying her inner witch. Wendy writes fantasy, children's and romance novels. One of the creeds she lives by is to always - Live a life less ordinary! Please visit www.wendyjscott.com to learn more, read Wendy's blog or to leave her a message. She loves hearing from readers.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00AMQX7DO
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wendy Scott Books; 4th edition (December 11, 2012)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 11, 2012
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1365 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 239 pages

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As a child I had a ferocious imagination and immersed myself in creating stories and poems. One birthday, I begged for a chemistry set, sensing the promise of adventure from the glittering vials of copper sulphate and salt. At that time, I didn't know I was following in the footsteps of my grandfather who had studied science in Edinburgh in 1899. A further trace back into my Scottish ancestry uncovered an ancestor known as 'the wizard'. So I could dabble with potions, too, I gained a NZ Certificate in Science (Chemistry) and worked in a variety of laboratories (salt, meat, dairy and wine) in NZ and Australia. The wine tasted the best!

During my 5 years in Adelaide, Australia, I completed several writing courses at the WEA. When my partner, son (5 months), dog, and I moved back to NZ we lived in a house truck for 3 years while our off-the-grid house was planned and built. During this period I wrote on a solar powered laptop and completed many correspondence courses from the AWA.

I write adult fantasy, children's novels and I'm currently branching into romance.

In 2012 my children's MS, Hieroglyph was selected for the NZSA MS Assessment Programme and was further selected for one of five mentorships. Hieroglyph has won the Gold Medal in the UK Wishing Shelf Books Awards 2015, and a Silver Medal in the Readers' Favorite Book Awards 2016.

Please visit www.hieroglyph.ws for details about TC's adventures.

When I'm not glued to my laptop writing or engrossed in a book, I love walking my dog on the wild West Coast beaches and trolling for sea glass, riding my bike or going for bush walks. I always wished I could fly so maybe that's why I love roller coasters. I'm a connoisseur of coffee and chocolate and I counter my addictions with Boxfit and Spin classes.

I believe life is an adventure and we should all live a life less ordinary.

Please visit Wendy's websites/blogs:

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www.tails-wjscott.com

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W. Stuart

An excellent Witch Hunt!!

Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2015

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I’m trying to work my TBR down a little bit and here’s the review for Lodestone Book 1 Witch Hunt by Wendy Scott!

Synopsis (from the author): Sabrina and Lauren’s tales entwine – linked by blood and magic. Sabrina, a newly fledged healer, is thrust out of her sheltered life at Mistress Florisah’s healing school after the destruction of the witch-ancestor portraits. An anti-witchcraft militia is poised on Karthalon’s borders threatening full scale genocide, unless Sabrina, the last of Lauren’s bloodline, can destroy the Lodestone, and restore magic to Valloaria, but the Lodestone is buried deep within the heart of the Order’s headquarters. Sabrina struggles to accept this suicide mission, and is distracted by her inappropriate affection for Micah, a prospect monk. Lauren’s ghost haunts Sabrina’s dreams as her diary reveals the tragic events behind Lauren’s actions. With invasion imminent, Sabrina embarks on her quest armed only with a sliver of the Lodestone, and Lauren’s diary but how can a lone girl prevail against an army?

What I liked: I thought at first this book would be a run-of-the-mill fantasy, but I was pleasantly surprised. There were some common elements, but the idea of healers that were really witches was a nice twist. Sabrina graduates from the healing school and discovers she is the descendent of Lauren, who halted all magic in Valloaria. Told as a story that moves between Sabrina’s day-to-day journey and Lauren’s account through her diary, the tale moves along nicely. There are elements of romance, coming of age, sacrifice, and sorrow, with enough action to keep it interesting, and the development of Micah is intriguing.

What I didn’t like: The story did meander a little bit and, just for me, the graphic at the start of each chapter and on the cover seemed lighthearted for the story (sorry, but it did irritate me for some reason). Other than that, I couldn’t find much to dislike!

Overall impression: I liked the story, the characters, and the action. Sabrina takes on an impossible task and how she manages it was cool. I would recommend Lodestone Book 1 Witch Hunt to anyone who enjoys a nice fantasy read!

My rating: 5 Stars

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Vashti Quiroz-Vega

I really enjoyed this book!

Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2017

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Lodestone: (Witch-Hunt) is a beautifully written, fascinating young adult dark fantasy/horror about witches. The main character, Sabrina is a typical teenager with boy crushes, mood swings, insecurities and a bit of an attitude, which is to be expected. I didn’t like her love interest, Micah. He rubbed me the wrong way. I was on the fence about Deakon the monk, because he came across cold and I thought monks were supposed to be warm and kind, but I could be wrong. There were a few interesting side characters, but I felt most of the characters could have been a bit more developed.

Lauren’s story was told via her diary, which was given to Sabrina and she read sporadically throughout the story. I found Lauren’s story heart-wrenching and fascinating––I wanted more.

I love the author’s writing style it is very descriptive and interesting. She hooked me from the beginning. She transported me to different places and times and I enjoyed this book very much, although I was somewhat disappointed with the ending. The conclusion seemed rushed to me, as if the author was running out of time to tie up loose ends. I also felt like the story was building to a spectacular finish and then . . . it was like running into a wall. I was dissatisfied with Sabrina’s role in the end. I expected more from her.

This is a well-written, evocative and intriguing story. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading young adult dark fantasy and horror. It’s definitely worth reading and I look forward to the next book in the series.

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Over The Rainbow

Fun But Slow At Times

Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2018

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In a time without magic, Sabrina is a new healer who has had a sheltered life at school learning her craft. But events conspire to place Sabrina at the center of an adventure that will very likely end in her death. Accompanied by the story of her ancestor, Lauren, and a sliver of the Lodestone, Sabrina must find and destroy the rest of the Lodestone and restore magic to Valloaria before the anti-witchcraft militia murders everyone she holds dear...if her crush on the prospect monk, Micah, doesn't distract her.

This was an interesting story. The characters were well-developed and fit the people they were supposed to be. Sabrina was a bit of a brat, but she was a kid put in an impossible position that she was completely unprepared for, so it made sense that she had a little bit of an attitude. Lauren's story was heartbreaking and showed how bad things can go even when people are trying to do what they think is the right thing. The story was a little slow in places; it took a while for all the parts to wind themselves together, sometimes. Still, four starts, it was a fun read and I'll probably check out any more books that come along in this series.

Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2014

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This is an easy read, but it has a solid and original plot. The characters are very likeable (well, the good guys are), which is always nice. If I dislike the protagonist I find myself disinclined to spend time hanging out with him, her, or it.

The language is mostly clean, which is refreshing. The thing that I knocked a star off for is the R rating it would get for sexual content. The book isn't terribly lewd, and you can usually just skip ahead a bit, but I'd rather it wasn't there to need to be skipped. I know, I know I'm hopelessly old-fashioned,. If there's a sequel, however, what people say about the content will determine whether or not I'm willing to spend money on it.

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KS the Dreamer

Lodestone

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 13, 2017

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Wonderfully written, engrossing, imaginative, and most importantly, fun to read. I really enjoyed reading book one, and look forward to reading more of this series in the future.

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Mariuca

Libro primero de saga de brujas en mundo medieval

Reviewed in Spain on December 25, 2013

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Me ha parecido una historia muy floja. La idea no era mala. Un mundo alternativo medieval con un poder que impide el desarrollo de la magia, pero la autora no ha sabido sacar partido a la historia.

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Steven Vinacour

One for the Harry Potter fans

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 7, 2013

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With the Harry Potter books complete could this be the one to replace them? A fast-paced, fun story that will appeal to the fans of Hunger Games and Harry Potter. yes, there is a bit of blood and violence but, so is there in the aforementioned books. The author has pitched it just right for her audience. It's a well written, imaginative,easy read with some great characters

CatWoman

Totally enjoyed!!!!!!!!!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 2, 2015

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Totally immersed in this story. I was hoping the next one would be ready. I could not put this book down. Really good writing made you keep turning pages to see what was going to happen. I really liked the heroin

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MrPootoo

But 4 years later.. no sign of book 2

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 30, 2016

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The storyline is a simple girl witch meets boy trainee monk... passably readable with a colouful mix of characters. Main flaw is that the author doesn't seem interested in producing the next book... this is sold as book 1, but after 4 years even her own web site makes no mention of her continuing the story...she seems to be working on other projects. She should be honest and tell her readers if she has lost interest in this idea.

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