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Maggie Devereaux #3
Last Rite
In SCOTTISH RITE, American graduate student Maggie Devereaux discovered a lost Celtic book of Dark Magic. In BLOOD RITE, Maggie unravelled a prophesy that foretold the eventual loss of all White Magic. Now, in LAST RITE, Maggie will learn the truth about why the White Magic disappeared. But does she really want to know the truth? And will she solve the mystery in time to save the love of her life?
- GenresParanormalMystery
263 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 1, 2013
About the author
Stephen Penner
71 books169 followersStephen Penner is an author, artist, and attorney from Seattle, Washington. He has written more than 30 novels and specializes in courtroom thrillers known for their unexpected twists and candid portrayal of the justice system. He draws on his extensive experience as a criminal trial attorney to infuse his writing with realism and insight.
Stephen is the author of several top-rated legal thriller series. The DAVID BRUNELLE LEGAL THRILLERS feature Seattle homicide D.A. David Brunelle and a recurring cast of cops, defense attorneys, and forensic experts. The TALON WINTER LEGAL THRILLERS showcase tough-as-nails Tacoma criminal defense attorney Talon Winter and her closest allies. And the RAIN CITY LEGAL THRILLERS deliver the adventures of attorney Daniel Raine and his unlikely partner Rebecca Sommers. Stephen is also the author of the MAGGIE DEVEREAUX PARANORMAL MYSTERIES, recounting the exploits of an American graduate student in the magical Highlands of Scotland, and several other stand-alone works.
In his spare time, Stephen enjoys painting, drawing, and spending time with his family. For more information, visit his website www.stephenpenner.com.
Stephen is the author of several top-rated legal thriller series. The DAVID BRUNELLE LEGAL THRILLERS feature Seattle homicide D.A. David Brunelle and a recurring cast of cops, defense attorneys, and forensic experts. The TALON WINTER LEGAL THRILLERS showcase tough-as-nails Tacoma criminal defense attorney Talon Winter and her closest allies. And the RAIN CITY LEGAL THRILLERS deliver the adventures of attorney Daniel Raine and his unlikely partner Rebecca Sommers. Stephen is also the author of the MAGGIE DEVEREAUX PARANORMAL MYSTERIES, recounting the exploits of an American graduate student in the magical Highlands of Scotland, and several other stand-alone works.
In his spare time, Stephen enjoys painting, drawing, and spending time with his family. For more information, visit his website www.stephenpenner.com.
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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews
April 4, 2026
Neat story, awkward writing
I have read all three of the Maggie Devereux books and this review is truly about all of them together.
First, the ideas of this set are pretty cool. Just enough real history to grab you so he could expound into the magic. A positive there.
I was very disappointed with the budding romance between Maggie and her beau. It was written awkwardly and never really grabbed me that they had feelings for one another.
I've been to Scotland and Penner did a decent job of capturing its appeal. Not exceptional, but decent.
The author definitely did his research and seemed to have a good grasp on the story, I just feel he could have wrung more emotion from the tale, and that's where this book falls short. It was a readable tale but really didn't grab the reader by the heart strings and make you care.
Not a bad set of books to pass the time, but it was a bit shallow when it could have been deeper.
I have read all three of the Maggie Devereux books and this review is truly about all of them together.
First, the ideas of this set are pretty cool. Just enough real history to grab you so he could expound into the magic. A positive there.
I was very disappointed with the budding romance between Maggie and her beau. It was written awkwardly and never really grabbed me that they had feelings for one another.
I've been to Scotland and Penner did a decent job of capturing its appeal. Not exceptional, but decent.
The author definitely did his research and seemed to have a good grasp on the story, I just feel he could have wrung more emotion from the tale, and that's where this book falls short. It was a readable tale but really didn't grab the reader by the heart strings and make you care.
Not a bad set of books to pass the time, but it was a bit shallow when it could have been deeper.
October 12, 2017
Not as good as the first two
I kept reading, hoping that the story would develop into something more than it turned out to be. The epic finale was like something one would see in a B grade movie. Zzzzzzzzz.
I kept reading, hoping that the story would develop into something more than it turned out to be. The epic finale was like something one would see in a B grade movie. Zzzzzzzzz.
March 3, 2018
Another good read!
October 17, 2019
Great series.
I read the trilogy and enjoyed each book. Definitely enjoy this author. Look forward to future titles by Stephen Penner.
I read the trilogy and enjoyed each book. Definitely enjoy this author. Look forward to future titles by Stephen Penner.
February 4, 2021
3.5 stars
February 6, 2016
Good ending for this trilogy although would like to see more of Maggie Devereaux.
May 25, 2016
Nancy Andrew meets Harry Potter
Fanciful, improbable, but nonetheless engaging. A fun read. I read all of them in the series, which tells you they are enjoyable.
Fanciful, improbable, but nonetheless engaging. A fun read. I read all of them in the series, which tells you they are enjoyable.
February 26, 2015
Satisfactory conclusion to the Maggie Devereaux trilogy.
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