Crimes of Magic: The Witch’s Artifact by Richard L. King Portland private investigator Rachel Chase lets her landlord, Professor Robert Walker, ride along on a simple case of alleged infidelity with a witch. The case takes a mysterious turn when a magical artifact is stolen from the witch’s partner. A subsequent murder takes Rachel and the Professor into the dangerous wor Crimes of Magic: The Witch’s Artifact by Richard L. King Portland private investigator Rachel Chase lets her landlord, Professor Robert Walker, ride along on a simple case of alleged infidelity with a witch. The case takes a mysterious turn when a magical artifact is stolen from the witch’s partner. A subsequent murder takes Rachel and the Professor into the dangerous world of scientific magic where real magicians defy the laws of nature for their own nefarious purposes. Rachel is an experienced, no nonsense private investigator, but she has never before encountered the criminal use of magic. As she investigates the case, she has to rely on the Professor’s research into the scientific basis of magic to help her solve the crimes. Facing the dangers together, a certain chemistry develops between Rachel and the Professor. A touch of humor, a budding affection, a dose of magic, an element of danger, a bit of action, and a lot of sleuthing combine to make a modern, urban cozy mystery. This book, Crimes of Magic: The Witch’s Artifact, is the first book in the Crimes of Magic series. Length: 46,000 words, approximately 165 pages.
The Witch's Artifact
Crimes of Magic: The Witch’s Artifact by Richard L. King Portland private investigator Rachel Chase lets her landlord, Professor Robert Walker, ride along on a simple case of alleged infidelity with a witch. The case takes a mysterious turn when a magical artifact is stolen from the witch’s partner. A subsequent murder takes Rachel and the Professor into the dangerous wor Crimes of Magic: The Witch’s Artifact by Richard L. King Portland private investigator Rachel Chase lets her landlord, Professor Robert Walker, ride along on a simple case of alleged infidelity with a witch. The case takes a mysterious turn when a magical artifact is stolen from the witch’s partner. A subsequent murder takes Rachel and the Professor into the dangerous world of scientific magic where real magicians defy the laws of nature for their own nefarious purposes. Rachel is an experienced, no nonsense private investigator, but she has never before encountered the criminal use of magic. As she investigates the case, she has to rely on the Professor’s research into the scientific basis of magic to help her solve the crimes. Facing the dangers together, a certain chemistry develops between Rachel and the Professor. A touch of humor, a budding affection, a dose of magic, an element of danger, a bit of action, and a lot of sleuthing combine to make a modern, urban cozy mystery. This book, Crimes of Magic: The Witch’s Artifact, is the first book in the Crimes of Magic series. Length: 46,000 words, approximately 165 pages.
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Sharon –
This was an enjoyable little mystery combining magic and engaging characters.
Deserthomemaker –
Has potential, but needs work. The dialogue is awkward and repetitive, the text is often clunky and overly descriptive (e.g. instead of just fixing a pot of coffee we get roast, brand, and country of origin), too much focus is placed on the ages and age gaps of the characters, and the villainous monologuing was pretty ridiculous. However, where the writing isn’t clunky, it’s pretty good, it’s an interesting storyline, and I’ve not seen this take on magic and why it works before. I may try one more Has potential, but needs work. The dialogue is awkward and repetitive, the text is often clunky and overly descriptive (e.g. instead of just fixing a pot of coffee we get roast, brand, and country of origin), too much focus is placed on the ages and age gaps of the characters, and the villainous monologuing was pretty ridiculous. However, where the writing isn’t clunky, it’s pretty good, it’s an interesting storyline, and I’ve not seen this take on magic and why it works before. I may try one more by this author to see if the writing improves.
Pat –
Very nice series beginning. I liked the main character and his quirks. The mystery story had enough twists to keep me interested.
Sherry –
The concept was interesting but the plot wasn't as good as it could have been. I enjoyed the story but I wish it had been a little more sophisticated, I guess. It was an easy, quick read that did have some good aspects. The concept was interesting but the plot wasn't as good as it could have been. I enjoyed the story but I wish it had been a little more sophisticated, I guess. It was an easy, quick read that did have some good aspects.
Christine L. Matsko –
Loved it!! This book did exactly what books are supposed to do. It took me away from my insanely stressful life, and for that, I am very grateful to Richard King.
aem –
it was ok...
Elizabeth White –
This was a Nook Friday freebie book. It was sort of meh for me. Nothing outstanding.
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