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Water Witch
WATER WITCH - A short story from Faith Hunter and D.B. Jackson
Hannah Everhart is a witch. She's also a thief, having stolen a priceless gem that she needs for a magical working.
Ethan Kaille is a conjurer and a thieftaker. He has been hired to recover the pilfered jewel.
But what begins as a pursuit through the streets of Colonial Boston, soon becomes an unlikely alliance, as Hannah and Ethan track down an otherworldly sea captain who has come to the city for dark purpose. Now these two must combine forces to fight a creature unlike any either of them has encountered before. And at stake is the life of Boston's foremost revolutionary.
WATER WITCH is the first collaboration between Faith Hunter, New York Times bestselling author of the Jane Yellowrock novels, and D.B. Jackson, author of the critically acclaimed Thieftaker Chronicles.
Hannah Everhart is a witch. She's also a thief, having stolen a priceless gem that she needs for a magical working.
Ethan Kaille is a conjurer and a thieftaker. He has been hired to recover the pilfered jewel.
But what begins as a pursuit through the streets of Colonial Boston, soon becomes an unlikely alliance, as Hannah and Ethan track down an otherworldly sea captain who has come to the city for dark purpose. Now these two must combine forces to fight a creature unlike any either of them has encountered before. And at stake is the life of Boston's foremost revolutionary.
WATER WITCH is the first collaboration between Faith Hunter, New York Times bestselling author of the Jane Yellowrock novels, and D.B. Jackson, author of the critically acclaimed Thieftaker Chronicles.
43 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 7, 2015
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Faith Hunter
93 books5,734 followersFaith Hunter's Junkyard Cats novella series is available in Audible, eBook, and "ridiculously expensive" (her words) trade paperback books at this time.
Faith's Jane Yellowrock series is a dark urban fantasy. Jane is a full blooded Cherokee skinwalker and hunter of rogue-vampires in a world of weres, witches, vampires, and other supernats. 15 books and several compilations of shorts
The Soulwood series is a dark-urban fantasy / paranormal police procedural /para-thriller series featuring Nell Nicholson Ingram, an earth magic user and Special gent of PsyLED. 6 books
Her Rogue Mage novels—Bloodring, Seraphs, Host, and the RPG Rogue Mage—feature Thorn St. Croix, a stone mage in a post-apocalyptic alternate reality.
Faith is a full time writer who finally hired a housekeeper when the dust bunnies multiplied, She bakes homemade bread and loves to cook.
Faith researches in great detail, and tries most everything her characters do. Research led to her life’s passions – jewelry making, orchids, Japanese maples, bones, travel, white-water kayaking, and writing.
Faith loves orchids. Her favorite time of year is when several are blooming. Pictures can be seen at her FaceBook page. And yes, she collects bones and skulls. She has a fox, cat, dog, cow skull, goat, a boar skull, a deer skull, (that is, unfortunately, falling apart) and the jawbone of an ass. Her prize skull is a mountain lion (legally purchased from a US tannery) hit by a car in the wild.
Her latest love is Japanese maples, and she has managed to collect over thirty.
She and her husband RV, traveling to whitewater rivers to kayak all over the Southeast. Whitewater Kayaking is her very favorite sport, discovered when she was researching her (Gwen Hunter) mystery book, Rapid Descent. She took a lesson and—after a bout of panic attacks from fear of being upside down trapped in a boat—discovered she loved the sport.
Under other pen names, notably, Gwen Hunter, she writes action adventure, mysteries, and thrillers. As Gwen, she is a winner of the WH Smith Literary Award for Fresh Talent in 1995 in the UK, and won a Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award in 2008. As Faith, her books have been on the New York Times and USA Today Bestseller lists, been nominated for various awards and won an Audie Award with Khristine Hvam, among other awards. Under all her pen names, she has more than 40 books, anthologies, and complications in print in 30 countries.
For more, including a list of her books, see www.faithhunter.net , www.gwenhunter.com . To keep up with her daily, join her fan pages at Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/official.fait... and see her website blog at
www.faithhunter.net
Faith's Jane Yellowrock series is a dark urban fantasy. Jane is a full blooded Cherokee skinwalker and hunter of rogue-vampires in a world of weres, witches, vampires, and other supernats. 15 books and several compilations of shorts
The Soulwood series is a dark-urban fantasy / paranormal police procedural /para-thriller series featuring Nell Nicholson Ingram, an earth magic user and Special gent of PsyLED. 6 books
Her Rogue Mage novels—Bloodring, Seraphs, Host, and the RPG Rogue Mage—feature Thorn St. Croix, a stone mage in a post-apocalyptic alternate reality.
Faith is a full time writer who finally hired a housekeeper when the dust bunnies multiplied, She bakes homemade bread and loves to cook.
Faith researches in great detail, and tries most everything her characters do. Research led to her life’s passions – jewelry making, orchids, Japanese maples, bones, travel, white-water kayaking, and writing.
Faith loves orchids. Her favorite time of year is when several are blooming. Pictures can be seen at her FaceBook page. And yes, she collects bones and skulls. She has a fox, cat, dog, cow skull, goat, a boar skull, a deer skull, (that is, unfortunately, falling apart) and the jawbone of an ass. Her prize skull is a mountain lion (legally purchased from a US tannery) hit by a car in the wild.
Her latest love is Japanese maples, and she has managed to collect over thirty.
She and her husband RV, traveling to whitewater rivers to kayak all over the Southeast. Whitewater Kayaking is her very favorite sport, discovered when she was researching her (Gwen Hunter) mystery book, Rapid Descent. She took a lesson and—after a bout of panic attacks from fear of being upside down trapped in a boat—discovered she loved the sport.
Under other pen names, notably, Gwen Hunter, she writes action adventure, mysteries, and thrillers. As Gwen, she is a winner of the WH Smith Literary Award for Fresh Talent in 1995 in the UK, and won a Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award in 2008. As Faith, her books have been on the New York Times and USA Today Bestseller lists, been nominated for various awards and won an Audie Award with Khristine Hvam, among other awards. Under all her pen names, she has more than 40 books, anthologies, and complications in print in 30 countries.
For more, including a list of her books, see www.faithhunter.net , www.gwenhunter.com . To keep up with her daily, join her fan pages at Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/official.fait... and see her website blog at
www.faithhunter.net
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October 5, 2017
3.5*
Boston 1770. Two characters from two authors meet a couple of months after a notorious pre-revolutionary incident.
A young Everhart witch (a well known name in the Yellowrock's 'verse) is confronted with a man hired to recover a stolen brooch , the man is Ethan Kaille, a conjurer and thieftaker.
This is the beginning of what appears to be a conspiracy, family secrets and a world unknown in other aspects for the protagonists.
This story seems to be much longer for how short it is.
I didn't know anything about DB Jackson before this but I'm a Faith Hunter fan, but it is a nice introduction.
Boston 1770. Two characters from two authors meet a couple of months after a notorious pre-revolutionary incident.
A young Everhart witch (a well known name in the Yellowrock's 'verse) is confronted with a man hired to recover a stolen brooch , the man is Ethan Kaille, a conjurer and thieftaker.
This is the beginning of what appears to be a conspiracy, family secrets and a world unknown in other aspects for the protagonists.
This story seems to be much longer for how short it is.
I didn't know anything about DB Jackson before this but I'm a Faith Hunter fan, but it is a nice introduction.
September 27, 2015
TOO SHORT! This was an exceptional story and to be so drawn into the two main characters lives so quickly speaks of exceptional writing skills which should also be no surprise considering who wrote this story.
The story revolves around Hannah Everhart (took me a minute to remember where I heard that name before and it was in the world of Jane Yellowrock) and the thieftaker Kaille who needs to retrieve something that Hannah needs to keep. The story moves effortlessly along while keeping the reader engaged with the story as the pace of things happening picks up as it progresses.
Bottom Line: I can't say too much or it would be a spoiler for such a short story but I feel like I just finished a novella twice the size of this one and left me wanting much more. Rating short works is always a bit tricky but this one is easy since it never let you down and made you feel you had read a much longer work. 5 Stars easy and wish it had been 10 times longer, this pairing has great possibilities.
The story revolves around Hannah Everhart (took me a minute to remember where I heard that name before and it was in the world of Jane Yellowrock) and the thieftaker Kaille who needs to retrieve something that Hannah needs to keep. The story moves effortlessly along while keeping the reader engaged with the story as the pace of things happening picks up as it progresses.
Bottom Line: I can't say too much or it would be a spoiler for such a short story but I feel like I just finished a novella twice the size of this one and left me wanting much more. Rating short works is always a bit tricky but this one is easy since it never let you down and made you feel you had read a much longer work. 5 Stars easy and wish it had been 10 times longer, this pairing has great possibilities.
January 1, 2016
A very short story putting a distant ancestor of Molly Everheart Trueblood from Faith Hunters Jane Yellowrock world into D.B. Jackson's pre-Revolution Thrieftaker Boston. Ethan Kaille is running down Hannah Everheart who has stolen a valuable sapphire broach. Little does he know, she needs the broach to use in a magical working that will save the life of none other than Sam Adams.
A very entertaining way to kill a half an hour.
A very entertaining way to kill a half an hour.
September 3, 2021
This short story features Hannah Everhart, an ancestor of Jane Yellowrock’s witch best friend, as well as D.B. Jackson’s character Ethan Kaille, a conjurer and thieftaker. Hannah has stolen a jewel that she needs to complete a magical working against an evil that has arrived in Boston, and Ethan is hired to find the thief of the jewel and recover it. Once these two get to know each other, they decide to work together to fight the evil being and save a very important revolutionary figure. Although a bit short, I liked the glimpse into the past and the story was wrapped up nicely, leaving room for more adventures for these two in the future.
June 28, 2015
Faith Hunter's Jane Yellowrock series is among one of my favorite UF series to date. That's not to say I believe everything Faith Hunter publishes is to my liking. I've never read anything from the author D.B. Jackson prior to this short.
The book was well written, nothing about this book felt disjointed. If this is any indication of how these two authors mesh i'd declare this collaboration a success, the authors work joined seamlessly. So congrats to D.B. Jackson & Faith Hunter on that front. The editing was also flawless.
48 pages is not long enough to develop a strong opinion on Water Witch. If I was asked to describe my feelings towards Water Witch I'd say "MEH". I don't feel the need to explore the world in which Water Witch exist. I should confess I'm not a fan of historical fiction & this series takes place in the 1700's. Think British Crown /Colonies etc. If that type of genre interest you the first book in the Thieftakers Chronicles is Thieftaker (The Thieftaker Chronicles Book 1) by D. B. Jackson.
No I wouldn't recommend this book. No I will not continue the series. I expected UF & got Historical Fiction. Not my cup a tea. I rate this book an extreamly generous 3 stars.
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This counts towards the Girls, Guns and Grimoires Challenges > Book Bingo July-Dec 2015
Category listing below: HISTORICAL FICTION/HISTORICAL FANTASY
July 29, 2015
I'll give anything by Faith Hunter a chance and I wasn't disappointed in this short story. This is a nice fasts read that introduces an interesting new world that combines figures from Americas history and magic. I would definitely buy another book or short story set in this world.
August 4, 2015
Very short story about Hannah Everhart! Good read but too short!
December 24, 2019
I WAS ABLE TO READ SOMETHING!
Anyway. I thought a short by one of my favorite authors would be the right thing when I couldn't sleep and the head was all over the place. It was, and it wasn't.
For, this book didn't feel like it was written by Faith Hunter. It felt more like the other author borrowed aspects of Hunter's world and wrote a story in his own world with it. Which wasn't bad, just not what I was hoping for.
The writing was a bit splotchy, with missing words here and there. On top of that, the story was slow and not all that interesting. Despite being so short, I found myself bored with all the backstory and worldbuilding, and actually not getting to know what the main plot was before at least halfway through, which is too late, I think.
Don't think I'll be reading more by this author, as I wasn't much fan of his character or the world he created, unfortunatly.
Anyway. I thought a short by one of my favorite authors would be the right thing when I couldn't sleep and the head was all over the place. It was, and it wasn't.
For, this book didn't feel like it was written by Faith Hunter. It felt more like the other author borrowed aspects of Hunter's world and wrote a story in his own world with it. Which wasn't bad, just not what I was hoping for.
The writing was a bit splotchy, with missing words here and there. On top of that, the story was slow and not all that interesting. Despite being so short, I found myself bored with all the backstory and worldbuilding, and actually not getting to know what the main plot was before at least halfway through, which is too late, I think.
Don't think I'll be reading more by this author, as I wasn't much fan of his character or the world he created, unfortunatly.
January 21, 2020
Bought as part of the Jordancon 2020 Reading Challenge - "A book by the guest of honor".
Where the Thieftaker crosses the Everhart world, magic happens. I have enjoyed books by both D.B. Jackson and Faith Hunter; this short story is their first corroboration and hopefully not the last. Mr. Jackson's tendency toward third-person and Ms. Hunters preference of writing first-person mix perfectly, creating a nuisanced story. If you like reading historical urban fantasy, this is one of the best out there. Water Witch works great for fans familiar with either of the authors, or both, or as a stand-alone.
For an hour, the short story transported me to a foggy pre-revolutionary war Boston. There a teenager seeks to stop an evil, and Ethan Kaille intervenes to help her when their paths cross. Witch and Conjurer. The previous worldbuilding of the Thieftaker world mixes perfectly with Jane Yellowrock's witch magic.
Where the Thieftaker crosses the Everhart world, magic happens. I have enjoyed books by both D.B. Jackson and Faith Hunter; this short story is their first corroboration and hopefully not the last. Mr. Jackson's tendency toward third-person and Ms. Hunters preference of writing first-person mix perfectly, creating a nuisanced story. If you like reading historical urban fantasy, this is one of the best out there. Water Witch works great for fans familiar with either of the authors, or both, or as a stand-alone.
For an hour, the short story transported me to a foggy pre-revolutionary war Boston. There a teenager seeks to stop an evil, and Ethan Kaille intervenes to help her when their paths cross. Witch and Conjurer. The previous worldbuilding of the Thieftaker world mixes perfectly with Jane Yellowrock's witch magic.
November 21, 2020
great story far too short , i was struck by the similarity to hp lovecraftscdescriptions of this area and thevsimilsrity betwwen thectwo and thoughtbhow theirvtwo stories could dovetail ie charles dexter ward meets thecwaterwitch, now doescthiscstory continue anywhere. oh andci loved fsith hunterscjanevyellowrock series andcwishbtherewere more than thirteen books.
January 9, 2021
I love Faith Hunter's Jane Yellowrock series & while I enjoyed the book, this book is more of a short story/novella. It's about a girl in the 1600's who has water magic & she is an EverHeart witch (which is a descendant of Jane's BFF who is an earth witch) the story doesn't really have anything 2 do w/the Yellowrock mythos. Great read but too short, imho. Hope this helps!
June 15, 2022
This is an introduction not a book
I love Faith Hunter's writing (own all her novels) and settled down to a great read and perhaps the beginning of a new series, but after paying $7.50 and loving the introductory pages,imagine my surprise that that's all there were: a couple of chapters. Shame on Amazon and on Hunter for posting and selling a non-book.
I love Faith Hunter's writing (own all her novels) and settled down to a great read and perhaps the beginning of a new series, but after paying $7.50 and loving the introductory pages,imagine my surprise that that's all there were: a couple of chapters. Shame on Amazon and on Hunter for posting and selling a non-book.
December 16, 2017
A peek into Everhart history
Just a glimpse into the Everhart’s past, leaving me wishing for more. I’d love to see a spin-off series about this family. As usual, well written and fast moving.
Just a glimpse into the Everhart’s past, leaving me wishing for more. I’d love to see a spin-off series about this family. As usual, well written and fast moving.
January 1, 2020
“Please Sir, May I have some more?”
I just came off a long binge of Faith Hunter novels and was in withdrawal. Loved going back in time to Everhart ancestors. Would totally read a full novel series with these two “partners.”
I just came off a long binge of Faith Hunter novels and was in withdrawal. Loved going back in time to Everhart ancestors. Would totally read a full novel series with these two “partners.”
August 13, 2021
History
Very enjoyable short story of Everheart Witch ancestors. Hope more are to come.
Makes me wonder and hope The Everheart family missed the Witch trials and moved to make America better.
Very enjoyable short story of Everheart Witch ancestors. Hope more are to come.
Makes me wonder and hope The Everheart family missed the Witch trials and moved to make America better.
August 30, 2021
A different time but an enjoyable read
So different from the Jane Yellowrock books, this story set in Colonial times was an enjoyable read. Hannah Everhart as a young woman is a delight.
So different from the Jane Yellowrock books, this story set in Colonial times was an enjoyable read. Hannah Everhart as a young woman is a delight.
December 10, 2023
Beautiful prequel to Jane Yellowrock series
I was hesitant at first, but this story offers an intriguing insight into the history of the Everhearts as well as the evolution of magical law and creatures in the Yellowrock series.
I was hesitant at first, but this story offers an intriguing insight into the history of the Everhearts as well as the evolution of magical law and creatures in the Yellowrock series.
March 23, 2017
I liked it!
Good writing, good style, interesting setting. Colonial America is rarely used as a setting. It's got potential as a series. Give it a try.
Good writing, good style, interesting setting. Colonial America is rarely used as a setting. It's got potential as a series. Give it a try.
February 24, 2018
More please
Love the story, would love to read more about them characters. I very much enjoyed this story. Would love to read more. Thanks
Love the story, would love to read more about them characters. I very much enjoyed this story. Would love to read more. Thanks
July 7, 2019
I need more!
Love to read more of the Everharts!! More more more!
Historical or current, either would make me so very happy! 😃
Love to read more of the Everharts!! More more more!
Historical or current, either would make me so very happy! 😃
January 17, 2020
Water Witch
Great Book. Hannah is a very good heroine. She is brave and good to be so young. Ms. Hunter and Jackson are really good together as authors.
Great Book. Hannah is a very good heroine. She is brave and good to be so young. Ms. Hunter and Jackson are really good together as authors.
August 22, 2020
Cute story
This was a cute story. Not very sophisticated, it had a simple plot line. It was a nice short story to read on a rainy afternoon.
This was a cute story. Not very sophisticated, it had a simple plot line. It was a nice short story to read on a rainy afternoon.
August 25, 2021
Great short!
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January 8, 2022Pretty good. Did not realize that it was a historical Everhart story, not a current or future one.
May 17, 2022
such a shame it isn’t longer
I absolutely devoured everything Faith Hunter has written. This book was one of those. So well written. Enjoyed every minute of it.
I absolutely devoured everything Faith Hunter has written. This book was one of those. So well written. Enjoyed every minute of it.
August 18, 2023
very good read
Loved the characters, and the way they interacted! Look forward to more stories with these two. Just think of all the trouble they can find.
Loved the characters, and the way they interacted! Look forward to more stories with these two. Just think of all the trouble they can find.
June 7, 2024
Wonderful story
I loved getting to know where Faith Hunter’s witch family began. I hope she will tell more of their stories.
I loved getting to know where Faith Hunter’s witch family began. I hope she will tell more of their stories.
August 25, 2024
Disappointingly short. It almost feels like a trailer for a longer work.
March 13, 2025
I love this crossover. I wasn't familiar with D.B. Jackson, but it's intrigued me enough that I will probably check out his Ethan Kaille books.
June 29, 2025
Loved this short story. It was packed with mystery, chase, a witch and a thief
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