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The Eldritch Files #4
Elemental Flame
"I love you, Sam. I will always love you." When Elemental Witch Samantha Hawthorne discovers her lover, Crwys Holliard, is missing, she vows to find him. With the help of her friends and an Alpha Werewolf who just won't take no for an answer, Sam follows clues that point them in the direction of the realm of Faerie, a place Sam swore she would never return to. The road to his rescue is blocked by conjured enemies, a power hungry Magician, a former ally and a warring Faerie queen, determined to make herself the ultimate ruler of the Faerie kingdoms. Will Sam be able to rescue him, or will Crwys and Sam be parted from one another, forever? Elemental Flame is the 4th book in the Eldritch Files.
257 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 15, 2015
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About the author
Phaedra Weldon
154 books361 followersSometimes credited as Phaedra M. Weldon.
Born in Pensacola, Florida, Phaedra is the eldest of four children. She began writing in notebooks with her best friend in middle school.
After leaving college for a job in the Graphic Arts industry, Phaedra continued her love of writing in her spare time and was lucky enough at a writer's conference to meet Dean Wesley Smith, who later became her writing mentor, along with his wife, the bestselling mystery/fantasy/romance/science fiction writer, Kristine Kathryn Rusch.
Phaedra lives in Atlanta, Georgia. When not writing, she and her daughter spend their time playing games, letterboxing, or watching anime.
Series:
* Zoe Martinique
Born in Pensacola, Florida, Phaedra is the eldest of four children. She began writing in notebooks with her best friend in middle school.
After leaving college for a job in the Graphic Arts industry, Phaedra continued her love of writing in her spare time and was lucky enough at a writer's conference to meet Dean Wesley Smith, who later became her writing mentor, along with his wife, the bestselling mystery/fantasy/romance/science fiction writer, Kristine Kathryn Rusch.
Phaedra lives in Atlanta, Georgia. When not writing, she and her daughter spend their time playing games, letterboxing, or watching anime.
Series:
* Zoe Martinique
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May 4, 2015
Fun! But with some type-o's
September 13, 2015
3.stars
I enjoyed book four in the series. It was a good continuation of Sam and her adventures. In this case the adventure of saving the man she loves.
Good read, well written and sets up nicely for the next book.
Satisfactory ending and looking forward to book 5
I enjoyed book four in the series. It was a good continuation of Sam and her adventures. In this case the adventure of saving the man she loves.
Good read, well written and sets up nicely for the next book.
Satisfactory ending and looking forward to book 5
May 22, 2019
Omg
I am loving this series. I keep picturing pokidex, and wishing I had one. Looking forward to the next one
I am loving this series. I keep picturing pokidex, and wishing I had one. Looking forward to the next one
October 26, 2018
Excellent story of betrayal, friendships and love! Sam and Crwys have many things to overcome in this story. With all the action and plots twists you will be too busy reading to put down this excellent book! We have some surprises and some interesting new additions of help to the coven of Sam, Ivan and Kyle. The lycan will be very helpful. I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did as I recommend this book!
February 5, 2023
Another winner
4 1/2 stars for this book in The Elderly cu Files series. With Arden cursed, Crwys missing, other -world creatures showing up, and Ivan suddenly disappearing further into the story, Sam must brave the Fairy world of Alfheim again. This exciting story has me ready to read the next book!
4 1/2 stars for this book in The Elderly cu Files series. With Arden cursed, Crwys missing, other -world creatures showing up, and Ivan suddenly disappearing further into the story, Sam must brave the Fairy world of Alfheim again. This exciting story has me ready to read the next book!
April 29, 2020
Wow!
Make no mistake. These books are intense. They pull you in and won't let go. Sam is a bad-ass herione. She's got powers even she doesn't know that she has. She has powerful enemies but also powerful friends. Looking forward to the next wild ride, but first, I need some sleep.
Make no mistake. These books are intense. They pull you in and won't let go. Sam is a bad-ass herione. She's got powers even she doesn't know that she has. She has powerful enemies but also powerful friends. Looking forward to the next wild ride, but first, I need some sleep.
March 22, 2017
She's done it again!
The stories just keep getting better and better. I read this book in one sitting. Cannot wait to read book 5. Please keep them coming!
The stories just keep getting better and better. I read this book in one sitting. Cannot wait to read book 5. Please keep them coming!
March 2, 2017
Elemental Flame continues with Sam completely heart broken and Crwys Holliard missing. As Sam and her friends search for clues on what happened to Crwys she is shocked where it leads her. Even though she swore she would never return to Faerie she must find a way in if she ever wants to see Crwys again.
The Eldritch File characters are well written with a little of everything. There’s the ones you want to love, like Sam and Ivan, the ones you want to hate such as Blackwood and Ina and the ones you can’t decide what to do with such as Arden Vervain! One thing that each book seems to succeed with is surprises! Just when you think you know where the story is going, BAM, you’re wrong which makes this series a must read!
The Eldritch File characters are well written with a little of everything. There’s the ones you want to love, like Sam and Ivan, the ones you want to hate such as Blackwood and Ina and the ones you can’t decide what to do with such as Arden Vervain! One thing that each book seems to succeed with is surprises! Just when you think you know where the story is going, BAM, you’re wrong which makes this series a must read!
June 5, 2015
So much happened in this book, it was jam packed with action! The only downside of this book is Crwys is MIA for most of the book and I really started to miss him.
At the start of the book Sam is a complete wreck thinking that Crwys has stood her up and left town. She has her elementals back from the Clerics but she's still in turmoil about her Arcane magic taking over and the deaths in the last three novels. Sam is kinda being an a$$ to her friends and doesn't seem too interested in helping Bastien with the baby wolf.
Sam and Kyle head out to do some investigating into what happened to Crwys when they are attacked by Blackwood's fetches. Blackwood ends up getting Sam on camera using the Arcane, yeah I think that's going to come back to bite her. Eventually, Sam and Kyle head over to Arden's house (naturally, what isn't she involved in?) where she's been cursed by Crwys (about time she got a little blow back from her manipulations).
Sam finally heads out to the Lycans' wolf compound after Bastien tells her about they're Bogart infestation. Bogarts in this series are similar to the Bogarts from Harry Potter except that in their true form they are little troll creatures. Sorry random side note. In the process of helping Bastien, Sam and co are attacked by Blackwood and the portal to the fae world is closed. SPOILER: I was stunned when Ivan "died" because I couldn't picture Sam being able to do her investigations without Ivan. Good thing he just slipped into the portal.
So Sam and Bastien use their "magic stick" (I thought the staff that can create portals anywhere was a bit of a deus ex machina but whatever) to teleport to the land of the fae. SPOILERS: They make it to the winter queen's palace and rescue Ivan and Crwys. In the process they run into good old Medbv. Oh and I was totally right Crwys is a dragon!!!!
Here are my lingering questions/observations [Spoilers]:
Blackwood is still around and knows that Sam is using Arcane.
Dionysus has switched bodies and tried to frame Sam for Ina's murder. It seemed like Sam slipped out of that too easily.
Crwys is a dragon! It also sounds like he might be some kind of Greek god. I want more details!
Bastien made a deal with the Summer Queen!! What was their deal?
Arden and the head of parliament are lovers!? How old is Arden?
Is the Arcane voice going to take over Sam's soul?
Can't wait to read the next book, Elemental Soul!!!!!
At the start of the book Sam is a complete wreck thinking that Crwys has stood her up and left town. She has her elementals back from the Clerics but she's still in turmoil about her Arcane magic taking over and the deaths in the last three novels. Sam is kinda being an a$$ to her friends and doesn't seem too interested in helping Bastien with the baby wolf.
Sam and Kyle head out to do some investigating into what happened to Crwys when they are attacked by Blackwood's fetches. Blackwood ends up getting Sam on camera using the Arcane, yeah I think that's going to come back to bite her. Eventually, Sam and Kyle head over to Arden's house (naturally, what isn't she involved in?) where she's been cursed by Crwys (about time she got a little blow back from her manipulations).
Sam finally heads out to the Lycans' wolf compound after Bastien tells her about they're Bogart infestation. Bogarts in this series are similar to the Bogarts from Harry Potter except that in their true form they are little troll creatures. Sorry random side note. In the process of helping Bastien, Sam and co are attacked by Blackwood and the portal to the fae world is closed. SPOILER: I was stunned when Ivan "died" because I couldn't picture Sam being able to do her investigations without Ivan. Good thing he just slipped into the portal.
So Sam and Bastien use their "magic stick" (I thought the staff that can create portals anywhere was a bit of a deus ex machina but whatever) to teleport to the land of the fae. SPOILERS: They make it to the winter queen's palace and rescue Ivan and Crwys. In the process they run into good old Medbv. Oh and I was totally right Crwys is a dragon!!!!
Here are my lingering questions/observations [Spoilers]:
Blackwood is still around and knows that Sam is using Arcane.
Dionysus has switched bodies and tried to frame Sam for Ina's murder. It seemed like Sam slipped out of that too easily.
Crwys is a dragon! It also sounds like he might be some kind of Greek god. I want more details!
Bastien made a deal with the Summer Queen!! What was their deal?
Arden and the head of parliament are lovers!? How old is Arden?
Is the Arcane voice going to take over Sam's soul?
Can't wait to read the next book, Elemental Soul!!!!!
February 11, 2016
*"I love you, Sam. I will always love you."*
When Elemental Witch Samantha Hawthorne discovers her lover, Crwys Holliard, is missing, she vows to find him. With the help of her friends and an Alpha Werewolf who just won't take no for an answer, Sam follows clues that point them in the direction of the realm of Faerie, a place Sam swore she would never return to.
The road to his rescue is blocked by conjured enemies, a power hungry Magician, a former ally and a warring Faerie queen, determined to make herself the ultimate ruler of the Faerie kingdoms.
Will Sam be able to rescue him, or will Crwys and Sam be parted from one another, forever?
*Elemental Flame is the 4th book in the Eldritch Files.*
When Elemental Witch Samantha Hawthorne discovers her lover, Crwys Holliard, is missing, she vows to find him. With the help of her friends and an Alpha Werewolf who just won't take no for an answer, Sam follows clues that point them in the direction of the realm of Faerie, a place Sam swore she would never return to.
The road to his rescue is blocked by conjured enemies, a power hungry Magician, a former ally and a warring Faerie queen, determined to make herself the ultimate ruler of the Faerie kingdoms.
Will Sam be able to rescue him, or will Crwys and Sam be parted from one another, forever?
*Elemental Flame is the 4th book in the Eldritch Files.*
August 29, 2016
I'm absolutely in love with this series. This is easily my favorite of the series so far.
What I love? The writing, the ensemble cast, the magic, the mayhem, LOVE it all. This is the kind of story where the characters stay with you long after you have stopped reading.
It really is a fantastic world and I finished this book in just under 36 hours. It felt very epic to me and almost read like it was the final book in the series, so I'm happy that it continues for anther 3 books.
Aside from Sam, Crwys is my favorite character and I want one of my own :)
Thank you Ms Weldon for creating such a wonderful world of wonderfully flawed characters.
What I love? The writing, the ensemble cast, the magic, the mayhem, LOVE it all. This is the kind of story where the characters stay with you long after you have stopped reading.
It really is a fantastic world and I finished this book in just under 36 hours. It felt very epic to me and almost read like it was the final book in the series, so I'm happy that it continues for anther 3 books.
Aside from Sam, Crwys is my favorite character and I want one of my own :)
Thank you Ms Weldon for creating such a wonderful world of wonderfully flawed characters.
February 26, 2016
Another incredible submission by Ms. Weldon! As I mentioned in a previous review, I am working my way through this entire series. I have not been disappointed in the storyline whatsoever. It seems to me that each book has a heart-pounding ending, which is most enjoyable and makes you really look forward to the next book in the series. Thank you, Ms Weldon! Next up, "Elemental Soul (The Eldritch Files Book 5)".
October 25, 2015
This was a great installment in this series. The only thing I can say this series was bad for was sleep, because I could not put it down!! All the allusions to what Crwys is, has finally been answered in this book. I was expecting some small legendary creature or something, but no. Crwys is much bigger, and his past so much deeper than that.
I highly recommend this book.
I highly recommend this book.
April 24, 2015
Love it
I had been waiting for this book since the last one and it did not disappoint me. It has everything you could want in a really good book. And I will not spoil the fun of the discovery.
I had been waiting for this book since the last one and it did not disappoint me. It has everything you could want in a really good book. And I will not spoil the fun of the discovery.
July 16, 2015
2.75 stars
Better. I still feel like I missed a book. Every one so far has referenced a ton of storyline that happened previous to the first book. I keep looking for a prequel as those parts seem inordinately more interesting than the current events.
Better. I still feel like I missed a book. Every one so far has referenced a ton of storyline that happened previous to the first book. I keep looking for a prequel as those parts seem inordinately more interesting than the current events.
September 27, 2015
Keeps getting better and better
I have fallen for Samantha's world as hard as I did Rachel Morgan's, and Barbra Annino's Jade Calhoun series. Love it.
Definitely read the Grimoire Chronicles first
I have fallen for Samantha's world as hard as I did Rachel Morgan's, and Barbra Annino's Jade Calhoun series. Love it.
Definitely read the Grimoire Chronicles first
June 20, 2016
cryws is missing...can sam find him...
it all makes for an exciting adventure...with faeries and such and loads of magic with arcane....
and will sam run a mile when she finds out what he is....
damn good series this
it all makes for an exciting adventure...with faeries and such and loads of magic with arcane....
and will sam run a mile when she finds out what he is....
damn good series this
April 18, 2015
Elemental flame
I just finished the e-book. And I thoroughly enjoyed it and cannot wait for the next one to come out.
I just finished the e-book. And I thoroughly enjoyed it and cannot wait for the next one to come out.
May 22, 2015
Loved it
The chAracters were excellent. All bright and believable. Nothing of the stupid femme fatale in our heroine and she protects her friends with thoughtful skill.
The chAracters were excellent. All bright and believable. Nothing of the stupid femme fatale in our heroine and she protects her friends with thoughtful skill.
June 10, 2015
My goodness!
I absolutely love this author! Her writing is superb and pretty much error free. This is the fourth book in the series and I can't wait to read the rest.
I absolutely love this author! Her writing is superb and pretty much error free. This is the fourth book in the series and I can't wait to read the rest.
August 28, 2015
Enjoyed the book. Sam travels to Alfheim to save Crwys and sees his true form.
November 10, 2015
binge reading this series, and loving every single page
December 4, 2015
Best one yet
I really enjoyed this book. It's the best one yet. She finally shows no mercy. Glad I stuck with the series.
I really enjoyed this book. It's the best one yet. She finally shows no mercy. Glad I stuck with the series.
December 9, 2015
Excellent
I'm terribly glad that this book series was suggested for me! ThesE books are great! I really love Sam as a character!
I'm terribly glad that this book series was suggested for me! ThesE books are great! I really love Sam as a character!
February 28, 2016
Enthralling
This series is exciting ! Almost every minute there is something happening. I can hardly put it down. It has everything to keep your interest. Love it!
This series is exciting ! Almost every minute there is something happening. I can hardly put it down. It has everything to keep your interest. Love it!
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