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The Leira Chronicles #9
Defender of Magic: The Leira Chronicles, Book 9
Leira's in a new town and this time she's making up the rules.
Leira Berens has split with the Feds and is hunting magical monsters with Correk and a certain troll by her side.
Magic is on the loose and the shifters, Elves and Witches are causing trouble.
But is Wolfstan Humphrey the most dangerous one of all?
Harkin may hold the key to solving part of that riddle. Will it be in time to help Silver Griffins survive what's coming?
There are whispers among the dark Wizarding families that Leira's a new kind of bounty hunter. They'd like to put a target on her back.
Time to show them all how it's done. They'll never see her coming.
Leira Berens has split with the Feds and is hunting magical monsters with Correk and a certain troll by her side.
Magic is on the loose and the shifters, Elves and Witches are causing trouble.
But is Wolfstan Humphrey the most dangerous one of all?
Harkin may hold the key to solving part of that riddle. Will it be in time to help Silver Griffins survive what's coming?
There are whispers among the dark Wizarding families that Leira's a new kind of bounty hunter. They'd like to put a target on her back.
Time to show them all how it's done. They'll never see her coming.
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Martha Carr
565 books769 followersOkay, I'm a late bloomer who's a big DC comics fan and spent my childhood summers on the Jersey shore but I was born under a wandering star and have lived in different parts of America ever since. That's enough about me. Need to feel inspired today? Looking for something to make you root for an ordinary hero? I'm all about that in everything I write.
I love a good tale that makes me wonder about things and I love a story even more that leaves me feeling inspired or like I'm capable of doing more than I realized. That's my goal with everything I've ever written. Some of the stories I tell involve twisting, turning thrillers and others have a lot of magic.
There's something to be said for getting lost in another world and coming out the other side feeling a little better about yourself or the possibilities in front of you. That's basically the best part of life in a nutshell, no matter what kind of story I'm setting out to tell.
Thank you for checking out my stories!
I love a good tale that makes me wonder about things and I love a story even more that leaves me feeling inspired or like I'm capable of doing more than I realized. That's my goal with everything I've ever written. Some of the stories I tell involve twisting, turning thrillers and others have a lot of magic.
There's something to be said for getting lost in another world and coming out the other side feeling a little better about yourself or the possibilities in front of you. That's basically the best part of life in a nutshell, no matter what kind of story I'm setting out to tell.
Thank you for checking out my stories!
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September 8, 2020
Confused? Welcome to my world.
After a long time of no new Leira Berens stories, and hints from other tales from the future world, we are thrust into her life again. Just a short time after the end of her previous series ended. Embroiled in the beginning of the battles with the Dark Families and the rise of Correk, the new Fixer. A good read.
After a long time of no new Leira Berens stories, and hints from other tales from the future world, we are thrust into her life again. Just a short time after the end of her previous series ended. Embroiled in the beginning of the battles with the Dark Families and the rise of Correk, the new Fixer. A good read.
January 8, 2024
Freaking Awsome!!!!
Love the re-boot with new storylines and characters.
If you read the previous version, it was set a year after book 8, but this new and improved book is set only a few weeks later just as Leira, Correk and YTT are settling into their new lives in DC.
Full of action (and tears), new storylines and characters. YTT makes new friends and keeps finding Correk's stashes of junk food, much to Correk's dismay- he's just amazing.
Loved it. Want more, but I have to wait a month for the next one.
Love the re-boot with new storylines and characters.
If you read the previous version, it was set a year after book 8, but this new and improved book is set only a few weeks later just as Leira, Correk and YTT are settling into their new lives in DC.
Full of action (and tears), new storylines and characters. YTT makes new friends and keeps finding Correk's stashes of junk food, much to Correk's dismay- he's just amazing.
Loved it. Want more, but I have to wait a month for the next one.
September 23, 2023
Things have changed a lot for Leira since the previous book.
She now lives in Washington DC with Correk and Yumfuck, where they are restoring a town house to live in.
Leira has left the FBI to work for herself, and Correk is almost fully trained as a Fixer, and so their live are busy with work, but also with building their new relationship together.
They've met their new neighbours - a young couple like themselves - well, sort of, anyway, and they are doing their best to keep the war with the Old Families, who follow a Darker Path than they do.
But Wolfstan Humphreys is making things ever harder for Leira, and with him getting Lucius to aim for Leira all the time, the tensions mount ever quicker.
But Lucius has his own ideas and, as he dominates everyone, especially within the Old Families that have always followed a Darker Path, then he's causing Leira and her friends just as many problems.
As Lucius is still doing Wolfstan's will, it seems he has more of a chance to succeed, especially if he can rid himself of Leira, using the younger members of the Old Families.
But when the war between them and Leira breaks out, nobody knows for certain who will win.
This was yet another great story, and kept me locked to the pages until I finally reached the end.
So much is happening, especially between Leira, and so many different groups, and the tension is upping all the time.
There were deaths, and illnesses, and so many of the people that Leira loves, seem to be in constant danger from both Lucius and Wolfstan, and she's finding it ever harder to face the risk of losing any of them.
But both Leira, and Correk, know that the only way to stop this, is by taking down Wolfstan - even with Lucien playing his part in protecting him!
With this book finished, it's now on to Book Ten: 'Rise of Magic', which sounds very promising - so I'm now off to set it up on my Kindle, then I'll catch you on the flip side, to let you know what I think about it!
She now lives in Washington DC with Correk and Yumfuck, where they are restoring a town house to live in.
Leira has left the FBI to work for herself, and Correk is almost fully trained as a Fixer, and so their live are busy with work, but also with building their new relationship together.
They've met their new neighbours - a young couple like themselves - well, sort of, anyway, and they are doing their best to keep the war with the Old Families, who follow a Darker Path than they do.
But Wolfstan Humphreys is making things ever harder for Leira, and with him getting Lucius to aim for Leira all the time, the tensions mount ever quicker.
But Lucius has his own ideas and, as he dominates everyone, especially within the Old Families that have always followed a Darker Path, then he's causing Leira and her friends just as many problems.
As Lucius is still doing Wolfstan's will, it seems he has more of a chance to succeed, especially if he can rid himself of Leira, using the younger members of the Old Families.
But when the war between them and Leira breaks out, nobody knows for certain who will win.
This was yet another great story, and kept me locked to the pages until I finally reached the end.
So much is happening, especially between Leira, and so many different groups, and the tension is upping all the time.
There were deaths, and illnesses, and so many of the people that Leira loves, seem to be in constant danger from both Lucius and Wolfstan, and she's finding it ever harder to face the risk of losing any of them.
But both Leira, and Correk, know that the only way to stop this, is by taking down Wolfstan - even with Lucien playing his part in protecting him!
With this book finished, it's now on to Book Ten: 'Rise of Magic', which sounds very promising - so I'm now off to set it up on my Kindle, then I'll catch you on the flip side, to let you know what I think about it!
August 16, 2022
4 The Great Ordeal Of Meeting Me Stars
Defender of Magic us the ninth book in The Leira Chronicles series by Martha Carr and Michael Anderle.
Ugh, I really was hoping Lucius and the Dark Families wouldn't team up. This is what prejudice gets you. If the Silver Griffins or Leira had gone to Lucius, and offered an olive branch to bring down the Dark Families together they wouldn't be facing an even worse future of possibilities. The young Witch left it a little vague, saying she'll defend all magicals, but I don't believe for a second they'll miraculously become better people.
Lacey's death was a shock. Honestly, the scene didn't even do her justice, when she died, it was anticlimactic. Lacey's character deserved more than that. It's nice to know at least the Silver Griffins won't fall into bad management without her, with Lois at the helm there's nothing to fear in that regard. Although, I am still concerned about that Erickson guy, and possible the guy he sidled up next to at Lacey's funeral..
Underwood's base in D.C. is magically amazing! So many miraculous sights just waiting behind closed doors. Leira, Correk, and Yumfuck are building their own new home and making interesting friends in the neighborhood. Louie has possibly found a slice of heaven all his own, and a little precious romance to go along with it.
I hope that Lily Sharpton will survive going undercover in the lions den that is the Fleeker corporation. We need every advantage we can get to bring down Wolfstan Humphrey, and Sirius, for all that they've done and conspire to do.
Defender of Magic us the ninth book in The Leira Chronicles series by Martha Carr and Michael Anderle.
Ugh, I really was hoping Lucius and the Dark Families wouldn't team up. This is what prejudice gets you. If the Silver Griffins or Leira had gone to Lucius, and offered an olive branch to bring down the Dark Families together they wouldn't be facing an even worse future of possibilities. The young Witch left it a little vague, saying she'll defend all magicals, but I don't believe for a second they'll miraculously become better people.
Lacey's death was a shock. Honestly, the scene didn't even do her justice, when she died, it was anticlimactic. Lacey's character deserved more than that. It's nice to know at least the Silver Griffins won't fall into bad management without her, with Lois at the helm there's nothing to fear in that regard. Although, I am still concerned about that Erickson guy, and possible the guy he sidled up next to at Lacey's funeral..
Underwood's base in D.C. is magically amazing! So many miraculous sights just waiting behind closed doors. Leira, Correk, and Yumfuck are building their own new home and making interesting friends in the neighborhood. Louie has possibly found a slice of heaven all his own, and a little precious romance to go along with it.
I hope that Lily Sharpton will survive going undercover in the lions den that is the Fleeker corporation. We need every advantage we can get to bring down Wolfstan Humphrey, and Sirius, for all that they've done and conspire to do.
March 2, 2022
Applause! This book was much better than previous ones in the series. Set later in time (unknown amount) the book feels like the start of something new while also feeling like the continuation of something larger. It was well written too outside of a lack of detail and coordination between scenes.
The good: Excellent story writing here, and fun characters make the story a joy to read. You have old faces from the previous books and new faces from this section of the story. What stands out is the fact the character growth seems real. That is a strong point for the author(s) in particular I’ve noticed.
The bad: Well, still not the best written book. In fact, I’ve deducted a star because sometimes things just happen, with no warning or even a scene showing that the character arrived. There was also a lack of detail to a certain degree that was aggravating.
Overall, better than the first portion of the series. With more character growth and better coordination of story it felt right. Hurray, sticking with the series is turning out finally.
The good: Excellent story writing here, and fun characters make the story a joy to read. You have old faces from the previous books and new faces from this section of the story. What stands out is the fact the character growth seems real. That is a strong point for the author(s) in particular I’ve noticed.
The bad: Well, still not the best written book. In fact, I’ve deducted a star because sometimes things just happen, with no warning or even a scene showing that the character arrived. There was also a lack of detail to a certain degree that was aggravating.
Overall, better than the first portion of the series. With more character growth and better coordination of story it felt right. Hurray, sticking with the series is turning out finally.
April 18, 2021
Sad
People keep dying. I think the home team needs s big win, instead of just several losses. Something good needs to happen or this is gonna be a drag moving forward. I mean, we have dragged this Wolfstan situation out for six books. Everyone knows her bad and that experiments are happening and where. Not sire why they haven't moved on that building. Ok, all that being said the books are still interesting. Leira is supposed to be all kick butt with magic, but she throws fireballs like everyone else.
Series must be read in order.
People keep dying. I think the home team needs s big win, instead of just several losses. Something good needs to happen or this is gonna be a drag moving forward. I mean, we have dragged this Wolfstan situation out for six books. Everyone knows her bad and that experiments are happening and where. Not sire why they haven't moved on that building. Ok, all that being said the books are still interesting. Leira is supposed to be all kick butt with magic, but she throws fireballs like everyone else.
Series must be read in order.
February 2, 2021
Again, clearly, Loved It!
Wow, another amazing installment. This one made me cry. There was a scene between YTT & a blind gentleman on a park bench. They were talking about grief. It was during the gentleman's take on it that the tears began. When they stopped, I was surprised to find that a weight had been lifted. For that, I owe you my gratitude. I will pay it forward, in your name, more than once. That was a wonderful scene. Thank you.
Wow, another amazing installment. This one made me cry. There was a scene between YTT & a blind gentleman on a park bench. They were talking about grief. It was during the gentleman's take on it that the tears began. When they stopped, I was surprised to find that a weight had been lifted. For that, I owe you my gratitude. I will pay it forward, in your name, more than once. That was a wonderful scene. Thank you.
August 12, 2020
I really enjoy these stories and am looking forward to new episodes to come! This book picked up where the original left off. If you are just starting this series go back and start at the beginning to get all the back story. Don't get me wrong, this book stands on it's own and is definitely worth the read. I can't wait for the next volume.
September 22, 2020
Ok
See reviews for the rest of the series. It's just ok. It's perfectly readable, with a lot of characters and not enough detail to really keep me gripped. Bit slow to get to the crux of the series.. but hopefully the next one (the last I think) will see it through and I can try something else!
See reviews for the rest of the series. It's just ok. It's perfectly readable, with a lot of characters and not enough detail to really keep me gripped. Bit slow to get to the crux of the series.. but hopefully the next one (the last I think) will see it through and I can try something else!
November 13, 2020
Really enjoying this series
This is one of the more fun series that I have read in the last few years. I really like all the different characters in this universe and really like and enjoy every book in it so far. I recommend this book as well all of the books set in this universe.
This is one of the more fun series that I have read in the last few years. I really like all the different characters in this universe and really like and enjoy every book in it so far. I recommend this book as well all of the books set in this universe.
May 13, 2022
Riveting story hard to put down
Leira has become a character that grows on you more and more. Her drive and ethics her struggles, pain, loss, love and battles... All set in mostly urban fantasy settings with alot of lovable and hated characters. Well written and worth the time investment... Love this series
Leira has become a character that grows on you more and more. Her drive and ethics her struggles, pain, loss, love and battles... All set in mostly urban fantasy settings with alot of lovable and hated characters. Well written and worth the time investment... Love this series
May 26, 2024
And again
As far as I am concerned Martha Carr and Michael Anderle can do no wrong when it comes to creating characters and universes. Just look at the two bigger ones, Oricersan and KUG. I've read a lot of books in both and have never been disappointed. So keep reading and enjoy.
As far as I am concerned Martha Carr and Michael Anderle can do no wrong when it comes to creating characters and universes. Just look at the two bigger ones, Oricersan and KUG. I've read a lot of books in both and have never been disappointed. So keep reading and enjoy.
August 28, 2020
So great to see them again!!!
YTT!!!!
SO much fun!
Leira and Correk are really after the bad guy in a big way!
Spoiler!... a sad part in this book so be ready 😪
Howard S (the S stands for super fan)
YTT!!!!
SO much fun!
Leira and Correk are really after the bad guy in a big way!
Spoiler!... a sad part in this book so be ready 😪
Howard S (the S stands for super fan)
September 3, 2020
Love
Love this series of books and cannot wait till the others come out so I can continue the adventure with Leira, Correck, Yumfuck, and now Lily! Was happy that Correck was able to clear his father's (Harkins) name for the murder of Fraen!
Love this series of books and cannot wait till the others come out so I can continue the adventure with Leira, Correck, Yumfuck, and now Lily! Was happy that Correck was able to clear his father's (Harkins) name for the murder of Fraen!
December 9, 2021
I can’t say enough about this series.
I love the Leira chronicles. This series has it all, elves, witches, trolls and shifters. There is an odd obsession with doughnuts and assorted costco sized snack foods but that adds to the humor. Can’t wait for more in this series.
I love the Leira chronicles. This series has it all, elves, witches, trolls and shifters. There is an odd obsession with doughnuts and assorted costco sized snack foods but that adds to the humor. Can’t wait for more in this series.
December 22, 2022
Getting to the deeper meaning
Leira now has an extended family she never knew about. She has others fighting the bad duds with her. It is like peeling an onion to see what the next layer will bring.
Leira now has an extended family she never knew about. She has others fighting the bad duds with her. It is like peeling an onion to see what the next layer will bring.
August 17, 2020
Thrilling and fun series
Love these characters. They are smart fun and full of purpose. So want a troll of my own! Can’t wait for the next instalment.
Love these characters. They are smart fun and full of purpose. So want a troll of my own! Can’t wait for the next instalment.
August 27, 2020
Magic at its best
I love how you bring all these characters together with magic. These have been very well thought out as well as greatly appreciated.
I love how you bring all these characters together with magic. These have been very well thought out as well as greatly appreciated.
September 4, 2020
Great series, hope the next one in the series comes out soon!
March 1, 2021
Promotion
Leira is offered a job by the Fixer in DC. Correck is the new Fixer. The challenges keep Leira and Correck busy.
Leira is offered a job by the Fixer in DC. Correck is the new Fixer. The challenges keep Leira and Correck busy.
April 12, 2021
Whew!
I highly recommend this intensely kick butt book, and the series and spinoffs thereof, to readers who love reading spectacular Urban Fantasy. Enjoy!
I highly recommend this intensely kick butt book, and the series and spinoffs thereof, to readers who love reading spectacular Urban Fantasy. Enjoy!
January 15, 2022
Enjoyed this one too
I have been working my way slowly through the series, I like Correk and Leira a lot as a team.
I have been working my way slowly through the series, I like Correk and Leira a lot as a team.
January 24, 2022
Pretty potent story. Still enjoying them. This one was a bit slow feeling in places, but still a good read. (keep forgetting to add dates!)
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July 1, 2022
Good story
Good story. Still some sad things. Love that Correck and Leira are together. Love the series! Yumf**k paying it forward!
Good story. Still some sad things. Love that Correck and Leira are together. Love the series! Yumf**k paying it forward!
July 19, 2024
I just realised that this is not the original version of the book, but has been remade with new storylines and such.
Unfortunately, this book was a little bit boring.
Unfortunately, this book was a little bit boring.
August 18, 2020
I enjoyed reading this series. Very well written, interesting characters and kept my interest throughout,
September 4, 2020
WTF?? Is there a book 8.5 I missed?
I read books 1-8 in a boxed set. I was looking forward to this one. Suddenly there is a new bad guy I have never heard of before!?!? Two other previously unmentioned characters are referenced as cannon??? If it wasn't for Yumfuck I would be done with this.
I read books 1-8 in a boxed set. I was looking forward to this one. Suddenly there is a new bad guy I have never heard of before!?!? Two other previously unmentioned characters are referenced as cannon??? If it wasn't for Yumfuck I would be done with this.
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