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The Grail Keepers #3
Something Wicked
When you curse your enemy, you curse yourself, too.
Nonpracticing witch Kate Trillo learned this when she walked in on her sister's murder and fought off the gloating killer. Staring into his cold eyes, she spoke the words that would make his life a living hell until she could get vengeance — and then the strangest accidents began happening to her.
To make matters worse, the killer had a perfect alibi — or a look-alike. Had Kate said the wrong name, or was something wicked afoot? By uncovering her own secret heritage and finding a long-lost goddess grail, Kate might learn the truth. But would the truth set her sister's killer free?
304 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2006
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Evelyn Vaughn
36 books31 followersEvelyn Vaughn is one of the nom-de-plume used by southern author Yvonne Jocks. Yes, the pun of E. Vaughn being her first name, Yvonne, is deliberate!
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October 16, 2015
My first Evelyn Vaughn I must say it has convinced me to go read more of her work. I'm not that much of a Silhouette reader, but there are some writers for whom I'm willing to keep coming back. She's gone into that list with ease.
I adored the characters, the story and plot are good and tight. Well written. I liked the setting, the way in which magic and the everyday were blended in together. The mythology and the use of ancient religion was really brought to life, and I think as a witch that I found it enjoyable to read.
Re-read - 16/10/2015
This reading made me realise how very ignorant Kate was about anything outside Canada and the US. She had no clue about the EU, history, mythology, geography. And yet, I still liked her as a character. I did find it amazing that she found the knowledge Ben had so astonishing. I mean, he didn't say anything over the top. Neither did any of the Greek/Latin names come as a surprise, for they are the obvious roots to so many words we use in English. But, perhaps I am biased because of my Classical education as it were. In any case, I applaud the way the author brings that ignorance to life, and allows Kate to learn and grow. Victor's evil brings his own destruction. That was satisfying too. I just wish the author had written more in the series. This seems like a terrible place to stop, there's so much more to narrate. And I wish I knew what happened to the Kali Cup and what it's destruction brought about and if, Maggie is really right in it being destroyed.
I adored the characters, the story and plot are good and tight. Well written. I liked the setting, the way in which magic and the everyday were blended in together. The mythology and the use of ancient religion was really brought to life, and I think as a witch that I found it enjoyable to read.
Re-read - 16/10/2015
This reading made me realise how very ignorant Kate was about anything outside Canada and the US. She had no clue about the EU, history, mythology, geography. And yet, I still liked her as a character. I did find it amazing that she found the knowledge Ben had so astonishing. I mean, he didn't say anything over the top. Neither did any of the Greek/Latin names come as a surprise, for they are the obvious roots to so many words we use in English. But, perhaps I am biased because of my Classical education as it were. In any case, I applaud the way the author brings that ignorance to life, and allows Kate to learn and grow. Victor's evil brings his own destruction. That was satisfying too. I just wish the author had written more in the series. This seems like a terrible place to stop, there's so much more to narrate. And I wish I knew what happened to the Kali Cup and what it's destruction brought about and if, Maggie is really right in it being destroyed.
January 1, 2011
Another terrific Grailkeepers novel! This one was a different narrator - Kate Trillo - but still full of adventure and danger. This time the Goddess grail in question is Hekate's.
Kate interupts her sister's killer and puts a curse on him. Her life goes to hell from there as she's forced to face the family tradition of being a witch she's shunned for so long. She embarks on an adventure that takes her to Greece, Turkey and Rome - the backdrop to some very cool European history.
I really enjoyed this book. The heroine's plight was heartfelt, as well as the heartbreak of losing her only sister and everything that follows. And Ben Fisher is a wonderful hero. Vaughn's heros usually are. I can't wait to check out the next one. But in the meantime, if you want to read a captivating tale with a wonderful adventure and a magical story -- read this book!
Kate interupts her sister's killer and puts a curse on him. Her life goes to hell from there as she's forced to face the family tradition of being a witch she's shunned for so long. She embarks on an adventure that takes her to Greece, Turkey and Rome - the backdrop to some very cool European history.
I really enjoyed this book. The heroine's plight was heartfelt, as well as the heartbreak of losing her only sister and everything that follows. And Ben Fisher is a wonderful hero. Vaughn's heros usually are. I can't wait to check out the next one. But in the meantime, if you want to read a captivating tale with a wonderful adventure and a magical story -- read this book!
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February 9, 2017I read about half this book, i couldn't really get into it.
August 20, 2009
A grail keepers story. Kate Trillo cursed the man who killed her sister, by name, bringing a curse on her as well. However the man she thinks did the job may be innocent.
It's interesting and fun, light but expected from the genre it's in.
It's interesting and fun, light but expected from the genre it's in.
December 18, 2011
Kate is one of those heroines who embodies the trifecta of anger, power and deliberate ignorance that makes me want to go on a political rant. Add in a tepid romance and regular info-dumping and the whole thing fills me with a vaguely annoyed sense of meh.
August 20, 2012
I was disappointed at first to see the new main character, but it ended when I read this great book. The author keeps her great storyline going with strong characters. I love the series and wish that there was more books to it, think of all the Goddess Grails they could find.
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February 19, 2018
It’s a rom/com on paper aka fun chick lit.
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