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Dog Mysteries #2
Magic's Charm
The sequel to Magic, my first novel about the wonderful genetically altered golden retriever, will take you on the same wild ride with Magic and Ryan, but with a more personal agenda for Magic. Magic's quest eventually involves the very highest levels of the government. "(Magic's Charm)An action filled adventure novel that will keep you turning the pages." Fred Winston
- GenresMystery
223 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 26, 2012
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About the author
Edmond Humm
21 books6 followersAbout the author:
Marine Officer, General Manager, Airline Director, Teacher.
Edmond Humm is now doing what he wanted to do most of his life. He is writing novels. His first adventure in the business of writing began when he was eight-years-old. He wrote, drew, printed and published his own comic books on the streets of East Los Angeles. That was a long time ago.
Ed’s fiction writing credits include two published novels: Eternity and Golden Goose and eight indie published novels. His short story, The War’s over won a literary prize. His nonfiction credits include hundreds of instructional manuals and guides. He was the sports and history editor for Anka society in San Jose, California.
He received his BA degree from Chaminade University of Hawaii, and did his graduate work at the University of South Carolina-MFA. As a teacher at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida, he taught computer science and studied creative writing. When not writing, he mentors high school students and tutors college students in both writing and computer science.
He lives in Florida with his wife.
Marine Officer, General Manager, Airline Director, Teacher.
Edmond Humm is now doing what he wanted to do most of his life. He is writing novels. His first adventure in the business of writing began when he was eight-years-old. He wrote, drew, printed and published his own comic books on the streets of East Los Angeles. That was a long time ago.
Ed’s fiction writing credits include two published novels: Eternity and Golden Goose and eight indie published novels. His short story, The War’s over won a literary prize. His nonfiction credits include hundreds of instructional manuals and guides. He was the sports and history editor for Anka society in San Jose, California.
He received his BA degree from Chaminade University of Hawaii, and did his graduate work at the University of South Carolina-MFA. As a teacher at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida, he taught computer science and studied creative writing. When not writing, he mentors high school students and tutors college students in both writing and computer science.
He lives in Florida with his wife.
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April 3, 2022
What fun!
This book is a lot of fun for those of us who can be not so serious minded at times. It's a wonderful ebook to read between more serious books. I keep looking for signs of Magic's abilities in my little lab/spaniel mix and I an pleased and announce she just wrote me her first laptop message! I think she might be working for a government intelligence agency because her message was in code.
Highly recommended.
This book is a lot of fun for those of us who can be not so serious minded at times. It's a wonderful ebook to read between more serious books. I keep looking for signs of Magic's abilities in my little lab/spaniel mix and I an pleased and announce she just wrote me her first laptop message! I think she might be working for a government intelligence agency because her message was in code.
Highly recommended.
March 31, 2023
fun read
As previously reviewed this series is a bit “hokey” but fun to read!
Looking forward to the next one in the series.
As previously reviewed this series is a bit “hokey” but fun to read!
Looking forward to the next one in the series.
June 3, 2025
I thought this was an interesting book. However, I got bored about three-quarters of the way through. I finished the book, but I'll be passing on the remaining books.
September 29, 2012
5.0 out of 5 stars Back in the Doghouse, August 31, 2012
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This review is from: Magic's Charm (Dog Mysteries) (Kindle Edition)
It's always so hard to review a book without giving away any spoilers. Suffice it to say that Magic's Charm is the sequel to Mr. Edmond Humm's first book Magic, featuring the eponymous golden retriever who, in conjunction with the sweet and energetic temperament one would expect of a good dog, happens to possess the intellect and cognitive capacity of an adult human.
He escaped an Iranian genetic experimentation facility and saved a wounded Marine in Iraq, Ryan Quinn, who brought him back to the states out of gratitude and a certain kindred quality of spirits. After the adventures of the first book, Ryan has just married his high school sweetheart and is eager to begin his training as a member of the Federal Burea of Investigation when Magic's past comes back to haunt them all. Utterly out of his element, Ryan needs help, forcing Magic to break ironclad promises he made to himself and risk himself and others in feats of daring do far outstripping the previous novel in terms of intensity, courage, and closure once Magic's Charm comes to its inevitable but all-too-soon end.
Fans of the previous novel will not be disappointed, and newcomers are sure to be in good hands with this one. This is shaping up to be one heck of a series. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
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By J. R. Albers - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME) Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?)
This review is from: Magic's Charm (Dog Mysteries) (Kindle Edition)
It's always so hard to review a book without giving away any spoilers. Suffice it to say that Magic's Charm is the sequel to Mr. Edmond Humm's first book Magic, featuring the eponymous golden retriever who, in conjunction with the sweet and energetic temperament one would expect of a good dog, happens to possess the intellect and cognitive capacity of an adult human.
He escaped an Iranian genetic experimentation facility and saved a wounded Marine in Iraq, Ryan Quinn, who brought him back to the states out of gratitude and a certain kindred quality of spirits. After the adventures of the first book, Ryan has just married his high school sweetheart and is eager to begin his training as a member of the Federal Burea of Investigation when Magic's past comes back to haunt them all. Utterly out of his element, Ryan needs help, forcing Magic to break ironclad promises he made to himself and risk himself and others in feats of daring do far outstripping the previous novel in terms of intensity, courage, and closure once Magic's Charm comes to its inevitable but all-too-soon end.
Fans of the previous novel will not be disappointed, and newcomers are sure to be in good hands with this one. This is shaping up to be one heck of a series. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
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April 25, 2015
Distracting mistakes
The story was interesting, although abrupt at times. But there were so many mistakes, I often got distracted from the story line. Some editing would be appreciated.
The story was interesting, although abrupt at times. But there were so many mistakes, I often got distracted from the story line. Some editing would be appreciated.
February 20, 2016
Love it
This is a fun read and even if you are not a dog lover you will love this series. I believe it would make a series for TV and I know a retriever could be trained to do the part they are superior intellect.
This is a fun read and even if you are not a dog lover you will love this series. I believe it would make a series for TV and I know a retriever could be trained to do the part they are superior intellect.
October 3, 2015
Good read
Excellent book. Loved whole premise and plot. Will definitely buy the next in series. Magic is a character and Ryan and Megan are likeable.
Excellent book. Loved whole premise and plot. Will definitely buy the next in series. Magic is a character and Ryan and Megan are likeable.
November 1, 2016
Good book.
I enjoy dog books. This one is very good. The story could have been told in shorter time. But Magic is a great dog. I will read more in this series.
I enjoy dog books. This one is very good. The story could have been told in shorter time. But Magic is a great dog. I will read more in this series.
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