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The Haward Mysteries #1
Sacrifice of An Angel
The body of a beautiful girl dressed in a ceremonial robe is found on a playground roundabout. Her throat has been ripped out and the roundabout has a bad case of perpetual motion. Is it a ritualistic, magical murder or a setup to distract from the real killer?
That is the question that faces twins, Theo and Remy Haward, detectives in the Sorcerous Crimes Task Force (SeCT), when they are called to the scene in the middle of the night. That and who could commit such an act. They must find the answers to these and other questions, all the while ensuring the general public finds out nothing about the magical world that co-exists with their own.
Armed with their experience, their natural magical abilities and their complimentary instincts, Remy and Theo must identify the victim, follow the evidence and find the killer before anyone else dies.
That is the question that faces twins, Theo and Remy Haward, detectives in the Sorcerous Crimes Task Force (SeCT), when they are called to the scene in the middle of the night. That and who could commit such an act. They must find the answers to these and other questions, all the while ensuring the general public finds out nothing about the magical world that co-exists with their own.
Armed with their experience, their natural magical abilities and their complimentary instincts, Remy and Theo must identify the victim, follow the evidence and find the killer before anyone else dies.
359 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 29, 2011
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About the author
Natasha Duncan-Drake
66 books147 followersNatasha is a British author with Wittegen Press and has been publishing genre fiction since 2011. Her work includes everything from horror to young adult fantasy and she has never met a genre she didn’t like. A prolific producer of short stories and novels alike, Natasha currently has over twenty five titles in her back catalogue with further releases always imminent.
Natasha has been writing since she was a young girl ever since she read The Hobbit at Primary School. She is a big fan of science fiction, fantasy and horror in all their forms and is a big advocate of fanfiction as a great tool for writers to polish their skills in a welcoming and supportive community.
Before establishing Wittegen Press with her twin sister, Sophie Duncan, Natasha was a database and systems consultant. She combines these skills with her writing to create and manage her career in the bold new eBook market.
Natasha has been writing since she was a young girl ever since she read The Hobbit at Primary School. She is a big fan of science fiction, fantasy and horror in all their forms and is a big advocate of fanfiction as a great tool for writers to polish their skills in a welcoming and supportive community.
Before establishing Wittegen Press with her twin sister, Sophie Duncan, Natasha was a database and systems consultant. She combines these skills with her writing to create and manage her career in the bold new eBook market.
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January 26, 2015
There's only one thing I dislike about this book - I have to wait for the sequel (although this is a self-contained book)!
Even with no explicit sex, this was such a great story. I love the twins and their relationship and the entire world that's created here. I couldn't put it down. There are plenty of clues as to what's going on if you like that in a detective story, and the back-story of one of the twin's failed magical bindings has me wanting to know more about that time in their lives too.
I hope there will be many more in this series, and that it doesn't take too long for them to become available.
Even with no explicit sex, this was such a great story. I love the twins and their relationship and the entire world that's created here. I couldn't put it down. There are plenty of clues as to what's going on if you like that in a detective story, and the back-story of one of the twin's failed magical bindings has me wanting to know more about that time in their lives too.
I hope there will be many more in this series, and that it doesn't take too long for them to become available.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 23, 2011
This was a really good book! The story was well written and the characters were interesting as well as likable. I liked the dynamic between the twins and how their differences complimented each other.
July 27, 2011
ebook. Had a bit of a slow start for me, but once I got into it, I was hungry for more stories involving these characters. It was a nice mixture of mystery, cop drama and urban fantasy.
June 15, 2025
Paranormal murder mystery.
The author has no idea how to construct sentences, use punctuation, or hyphenate words.
The author has no idea how to construct sentences, use punctuation, or hyphenate words.
December 27, 2012
The horrific murder of a well loved young woman shakes up a small English town. Police detectives, twins Remy and Theo Haward, must use all their skill and cunning to track the dangerous killer before he strikes again. What takes this beyond the typical murder mystery is the infusion of magic, the paranormal, and the beyond (or as it's called in Sacrifice of an Angel, There).
It's always wonderful to find gems such as this in the indie book arena. Tasha and Sophie tell a great story. The murders are suitably grisly, the characters are charming, and the working magical aspects are very interesting. The last point is especially of interest to me, as I like to see how the unusual is integrated into the "real" world. They show the nuts and bolts of it without it being boring. I love that there's a "Sorcerous Crimes Task Force (SeCT)".
If I have any complaints, which I'm nitpicking at this point, because this book was enjoyable and a pleasure to read, the characters sometimes seemed a bit cookie cutter. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but I'm the type of reader who likes to delve deeply into character - that's a personal preference.
The mystery aspect leaves plenty of clues as to who might have done it, while leaving little trails that give you cause to doubt. Close to the end, though, I was pretty certain who, and I was rewarded by being correct. The case is wrapped up neatly; however, throughout the book there is a larger plot at work. At the end, it blows up and leaves a huge lead-in for the next in the series. I will be purchasing the sequel for sure.
Overall, a well written page turner, (I was often up past 2am reading!), for those who are looking for a murder mystery with a twist.
It's always wonderful to find gems such as this in the indie book arena. Tasha and Sophie tell a great story. The murders are suitably grisly, the characters are charming, and the working magical aspects are very interesting. The last point is especially of interest to me, as I like to see how the unusual is integrated into the "real" world. They show the nuts and bolts of it without it being boring. I love that there's a "Sorcerous Crimes Task Force (SeCT)".
If I have any complaints, which I'm nitpicking at this point, because this book was enjoyable and a pleasure to read, the characters sometimes seemed a bit cookie cutter. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but I'm the type of reader who likes to delve deeply into character - that's a personal preference.
The mystery aspect leaves plenty of clues as to who might have done it, while leaving little trails that give you cause to doubt. Close to the end, though, I was pretty certain who, and I was rewarded by being correct. The case is wrapped up neatly; however, throughout the book there is a larger plot at work. At the end, it blows up and leaves a huge lead-in for the next in the series. I will be purchasing the sequel for sure.
Overall, a well written page turner, (I was often up past 2am reading!), for those who are looking for a murder mystery with a twist.
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June 1, 2011This is one of my (Natasha Duncan-Drake) books, written with my sister under my maiden name (Tasha Duncan).
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