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Tides of Magic and Memory
Mirror, mirror, on the wall…
Wren Vesper needs answers. She thought the worst was behind her, but the Darkness still looms in the corners of her dreams—a threat to her life and her magic that she cannot shake. When traditional divinations fail, a strange encounter with a mirror reveals a dangerous new scrying. Now, a simple reflection can act as a door, a glimpse into the past that will reveal many of the Darkness’ secrets. But if Wren isn’t careful, that door could open in the other direction.
With each scrying, Wren is drawn closer to the truth about the Darkness, but the Darkness, in turn, is drawn closer to her. She also begins to suspect that she is not the only witch searching for the very same answers in the very same places. Will Wren be able to protect herself with her newfound knowledge, or will a simple reflection bring her face-to-face with a foe hellbent on claiming her magic?
Tides of Magic and Memory is the fourth installment in E.E. Holmes' best-selling Vesper Coven series.
Wren Vesper needs answers. She thought the worst was behind her, but the Darkness still looms in the corners of her dreams—a threat to her life and her magic that she cannot shake. When traditional divinations fail, a strange encounter with a mirror reveals a dangerous new scrying. Now, a simple reflection can act as a door, a glimpse into the past that will reveal many of the Darkness’ secrets. But if Wren isn’t careful, that door could open in the other direction.
With each scrying, Wren is drawn closer to the truth about the Darkness, but the Darkness, in turn, is drawn closer to her. She also begins to suspect that she is not the only witch searching for the very same answers in the very same places. Will Wren be able to protect herself with her newfound knowledge, or will a simple reflection bring her face-to-face with a foe hellbent on claiming her magic?
Tides of Magic and Memory is the fourth installment in E.E. Holmes' best-selling Vesper Coven series.
348 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 16, 2026
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E.E. Holmes
35 books1,085 followersE.E. Holmes grew up near Boston, Massachusetts, where she spent the majority of her childhood reading books. She read them almost constantly, and as a result, perfected the art of walking and reading at the same time, a skill she can still perform to this day with remarkably few instances of falling on her face. She also wrote many books and poems in blank books and on the backs of legal pads her father brought home from the office. They remain some of her finest work.
She soon learned to love literature of the dramatic persuasion, and earned a B.A. in theater from the College of the Holy Cross. After graduation, she set out to prove that her degree was, in fact, not useless, and worked as a principal actor in a summer Shakespeare festival and as a theater teacher, directing over thirty productions and numerous workshops for youth and high school students. She spent several years as the theater director at Wakefield High School where she also taught English literature and public speaking. It was in her classroom that she discovered the horrible truth: a disturbingly large percentage of high school students hate to read. This revelation devastated and bewildered her. She decided she wanted to do something about it, and thus she started work on her first young adult novel, Spirit Legacy: Book 1 of the Gateway Trilogy, which has gone on to win awards from Chanticleer Book Reviews and Media and The Independent Publisher Book Awards. She is also the author of three one act plays, one of which premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
E.E. Holmes lives in central Massachusetts with her husband, two children, and small, but surprisingly loud dog. When not writing, she enjoys watching unhealthy amounts of British television, procrastinating, and rediscovering her favorite books from her childhood all over again with her kids.
She soon learned to love literature of the dramatic persuasion, and earned a B.A. in theater from the College of the Holy Cross. After graduation, she set out to prove that her degree was, in fact, not useless, and worked as a principal actor in a summer Shakespeare festival and as a theater teacher, directing over thirty productions and numerous workshops for youth and high school students. She spent several years as the theater director at Wakefield High School where she also taught English literature and public speaking. It was in her classroom that she discovered the horrible truth: a disturbingly large percentage of high school students hate to read. This revelation devastated and bewildered her. She decided she wanted to do something about it, and thus she started work on her first young adult novel, Spirit Legacy: Book 1 of the Gateway Trilogy, which has gone on to win awards from Chanticleer Book Reviews and Media and The Independent Publisher Book Awards. She is also the author of three one act plays, one of which premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
E.E. Holmes lives in central Massachusetts with her husband, two children, and small, but surprisingly loud dog. When not writing, she enjoys watching unhealthy amounts of British television, procrastinating, and rediscovering her favorite books from her childhood all over again with her kids.
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June 21, 2026
Mysteries…
Holmes has done it again! The 4th book of the Vesper Coven shows us Wren deepening her understanding of her spirit magic, forging new friendships, strengthening old friendships and furthering her knowledge of the Darkness. I gasped, pounded my feet, picked up on some interesting hints and got to the end wishing Book 5 was already here! Follow Wren, Eva, Zale, Nova and Jess further into the spiral of secrets that is Sedgwick Cove!!
Holmes has done it again! The 4th book of the Vesper Coven shows us Wren deepening her understanding of her spirit magic, forging new friendships, strengthening old friendships and furthering her knowledge of the Darkness. I gasped, pounded my feet, picked up on some interesting hints and got to the end wishing Book 5 was already here! Follow Wren, Eva, Zale, Nova and Jess further into the spiral of secrets that is Sedgwick Cove!!
June 20, 2026
Riveting
As usual. A can’t put it down book. But now I have as I’ve read it all and impatiently wait for the next one. I’ve read every book this author has written and every one is brilliant.
As usual. A can’t put it down book. But now I have as I’ve read it all and impatiently wait for the next one. I’ve read every book this author has written and every one is brilliant.
June 27, 2026
Loved it!
I love this series. Im a big fan of the Spirit legacy books and when E.E.Holmes did this spin off series about the Vesper Witches from Sedgewick Cove who briefly appear in one of the Tracker series which follows on from the Spirit Legacy series, I knew it would be brilliant.
This book like the last one features Jess from the Tracker series. A sort of series crossover.
But Wren has decided to research the Darkness, she doesn’t want to be vulnerable anymore. Her family think that books are the answer, but Wren knows that books won’t help enough. She decides she needs to find another spirit witch to help guide her, but how will she find one to help who won’t tell her family, as Wren knows she needs to do this alone. But sometimes the universe is on your side and answers have a way of appearing.
But Wren knows she is running out of time as the Darkness is waiting for his chance to get to Wren, and she needs to find out why.
Absolutely amazing book, the ending had me in tears and I can’t wait for the next installment.
I love this series. Im a big fan of the Spirit legacy books and when E.E.Holmes did this spin off series about the Vesper Witches from Sedgewick Cove who briefly appear in one of the Tracker series which follows on from the Spirit Legacy series, I knew it would be brilliant.
This book like the last one features Jess from the Tracker series. A sort of series crossover.
But Wren has decided to research the Darkness, she doesn’t want to be vulnerable anymore. Her family think that books are the answer, but Wren knows that books won’t help enough. She decides she needs to find another spirit witch to help guide her, but how will she find one to help who won’t tell her family, as Wren knows she needs to do this alone. But sometimes the universe is on your side and answers have a way of appearing.
But Wren knows she is running out of time as the Darkness is waiting for his chance to get to Wren, and she needs to find out why.
Absolutely amazing book, the ending had me in tears and I can’t wait for the next installment.
June 23, 2026
Another great book by ee holmes
I've read all of ee Holmes books and they are so good. Her stories weave magic with fantasy with wonderful characters. I'd read Gateway series first, then this Vesper Coven series, though each series can be read separately. Just don't miss anything by ee holmes!
I've read all of ee Holmes books and they are so good. Her stories weave magic with fantasy with wonderful characters. I'd read Gateway series first, then this Vesper Coven series, though each series can be read separately. Just don't miss anything by ee holmes!
June 26, 2026
A thrilling adventure
A dark and something chilling story. A page turner to be sure. I was glad to see Wren accept the help of her friends in the end. I was expecting the fear that she experienced but would have like to see her magic help her in some way. The way it ended though left room for another book.
A dark and something chilling story. A page turner to be sure. I was glad to see Wren accept the help of her friends in the end. I was expecting the fear that she experienced but would have like to see her magic help her in some way. The way it ended though left room for another book.
June 23, 2026
Loved it!
This story about The Vesper Coven sucks you in and I find myself routing for them. If you haven’t read the coven books do and also check out her Gateway Series it’s one I can read again and again and this one as well
This story about The Vesper Coven sucks you in and I find myself routing for them. If you haven’t read the coven books do and also check out her Gateway Series it’s one I can read again and again and this one as well
June 18, 2026
Ready and excited for the next book
This was very well written and suspenseful. I love this author. I'm a big fan of her first series. It was nice to have Jess back
This was very well written and suspenseful. I love this author. I'm a big fan of her first series. It was nice to have Jess back
June 21, 2026
Loved it. Can’t wait for the next book. This one just came out so it may be a long wait for the next one.
June 21, 2026
Can't wait for book number 5
I have been throughly emerged in this story. Love all the people of the Cove. And wait impatiently
For the next book .
I have been throughly emerged in this story. Love all the people of the Cove. And wait impatiently
For the next book .
June 23, 2026
Phenomenal !
This book - like all her others - has you COMPLETELY drawn in and truly invested in each character. Cannot wait for the next one!
This book - like all her others - has you COMPLETELY drawn in and truly invested in each character. Cannot wait for the next one!
June 23, 2026
tides of magic and memory,
Amazing read ,just like all before it,and I’m sure the next one as well,have read all books by e e Holmes and never been disappointed
Amazing read ,just like all before it,and I’m sure the next one as well,have read all books by e e Holmes and never been disappointed
June 27, 2026
Fantastic read
Always a great read love all the books
Can't wait for the next book
Love all the characters they feel like old friends
Always a great read love all the books
Can't wait for the next book
Love all the characters they feel like old friends
June 29, 2026
Can't wait foe the next book!!! Hope she's working on it now!
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