Extending Branches

Magic of Nasci #9

by D.M. Fike

My relationship with game warden Vincent Garcia is just getting started, but there’s a huge I’m supposed to build bridges between his elementally-gifted family and my druid community. We need to work together against the supernatural creatures that stalk our forests.

The only Vincent’s family hates me.

But with a new threat lingering in the woods, I don’t have a lot of time to play diplomat. If I can’t convince Vincent’s family we should work together, people could die…and Vincent’s loved ones will be the first to fall.

*****

Ina, the lightning shepherd, returns in this stand-alone story about nature wizards. Readers who enjoy strong female leads who grow over time will love this not-so-urban fantasy series.

200 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 4, 2023

About the author

DM Fike worked in the video game industry for over a decade, starting out as a project manager and eventually becoming a story writer for characters, plots, and missions. Born in Idaho's Magic Valley (you can't make this stuff up), DM Fike lived in Japan teaching English before calling Oregon home. She loves family, fantasy, and food (mostly in that order) and is on the constant look out for new co-op board games to play.

Check out my website dmfike.com for free stories you can't find anywhere else.

Reviews

[Sandra Tonkin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another wonderful addition to the series.

The characters are fantastic and quirky. The plot is twisty and interesting. The world building is great. I hope the author will write more books in this universe in the future.

[Linda Hammond · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 9

I wish this wasn't the last book. The world is ours and yet not. This whole series has been a great read and hard to put down.

[Megan Britnell · Rating 5 out of 5]

excellent read

This is an excellent read. Starting with the first book all the way to this book it was hard to put down.

[Erika · Rating 4 out of 5]

Family drama

I just love the relationship between Ina and Vincent. Now that she has the green light to get close to Vincent's family, things should have been easier for her, but they aren't.

She keeps breaking the rules, but she wouldn't be Ina if not for that. At least her heart is still in the right place, and she keeps showing that her actions are actually good.

She is more accepted overall but still gets in trouble with those who don't like change, including some fellow shepherds and some from Vincent's family.

I like the story and continue to enjoy the challenges they face. I hope Ina keeps being a reason for change and growth among the shepherds, and I want to keep following her growth.