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Waking the Witch: A Novel

by Kelley Armstrong
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Overview

One of the most popular writers of paranormal fiction and the #1 New York Times bestselling author returns with a rollicking new novel in her Otherworld series.

At twenty-one, Savannah Levine-orphaned daughter of a notorious dark witch and an equally notorious cutthroat sorcerer-considers herself a full-fledged member of the otherworld. The once rebellious teen has grown into a six-foot-tall, motorcycle-riding jaw-dropper, with an impressive knowledge of and ability to perform spells. The only problem is, she's having a hard time convincing her adoptive parents, Paige and Lucas, to take her seriously as an adult. She's working as the research assistant at the detective agency they founded, and when they take off on a romantic vacation alone, leaving her in charge, Savannah finds herself itching for a case to call her own. (She's also itching for Adam, her longtime friend and colleague, to see her as more than just a little girl, but that's another matter.)

Suddenly, Savannah gets the chance she's been waiting for: Recruited by another supernatural detective, she travels to Columbus, Washington, a small, dying town. Two troubled young women have been found in an abandoned warehouse, murdered. Now a third woman's dead, and on closer inspection small details point to darker forces at play. Savannah feels certain she can handle the case, but with signs of supernatural activity appearing at every turn, things quickly become more serious- and far more dangerous-than she realizes.

About the Author, Kelley Armstrong

Kelley Armstrong lives in rural southwestern Canada with her husband and three children.

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Editorials

From Barnes & Noble

With their rotating lead characters, feisty female narrators, and absorbing mystery plotlines, Kelley Armstrong's Otherworld series (formerly called "Women of the Otherworld") novel merit even standalone scrutiny. At the center of Waking the Witch, the latest entry, is Savannah Levine, a twenty-one-year-old newbie detective whose first case appears to be a triple ritual killing. Like its predecessors, this urban fantasy combines the best features of mystery and supernatural fiction: prime time crime snooping and paranormal plot dimensions. Editor's recommendation.

Kansas City Star

Armstrong is up with the big girls of the genre like Laurel K. Hamilton.

Publishers Weekly

Armstrong's 11th Otherworld urban fantasy, her first book for Penguin since 2003's Stolen, sends two paranormal investigators to the small town of Columbus, Wash. Savannah Levine, a 21-year-old witch from Portland, Ore., who's itching to pursue her first solo case, teams up with half-demon PI Jesse Aanes to look into three slayings with supernatural overtones. Savannah, who displays an appealing mix of toughness and vulnerability, figures she can blast her way to the truth, but matters get complicated fast when her powers keep deserting her at key moments and more bodies pile up. Armstrong skillfully juggles her twisty plot, weaving in characters from previous novels as she builds to a fast-paced conclusion. This supernatural mystery is unabashedly aimed at fans of Charlaine Harris and Stephenie Meyer, and may well hit the mark. (Aug.)

Library Journal

Fans of Armstrong's popular urban fantasy series will remember Savannah Levine, the engaging young witch who first appeared as a secondary character in Stolen. With Paige and Lucas out of town, Savannah seizes the opportunity to break out of her support role to become the primary investigator on a multiple-murder case in the small town of Columbus, WA. Despite her desire to handle the case alone, Savannah finds herself the recipient of assistance from no fewer than three attractive men: Adam, a coworker whom she has had a crush on for years; Jesse Aanes, a half-demon PI from the West Coast; and Detective Michael Kennedy, a Dallas police officer who is half brother to one of the victims. VERDICT Savannah is a gutsy, shrewd, and accomplished protagonist who will immediately capture the reader's allegiance. Although this is essential for any Otherworld fan, readers new to the series will still be able to enjoy this delightful, fast-paced adventure without difficulty. [This marks Armstrong's Dutton debut.—Ed.]—Crystal Renfro, Georgia Inst. of Technology, Atlanta

Book Details

Published
April 5, 2011
Publisher
Penguin Group (USA)
Pages
384
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780452297227

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