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Wizards of Seattle #2
Escape
Jason is starting to become accustomed to his new role as psychometrist for the Seattle PD when he is assigned a disturbing new case involving dark magic. He soon discovers that this is more than just a simple case of murder. It involves the Ancients as well as the original White Knights of legend. The White Knight Council has serious problems of their own and limited resources so they can only spare two of their own to assist the Seattle PD in handling this new threat, an immortal dark wizard who’s gifted with incredibly powerful black magic that the modern world has never seen. Jason and his colleagues must find and defeat the dark wizard before he becomes unstoppable.
214 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 4, 2015
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John O'Riley
22 books163 followersThe author, John O'Riley, is an award winning writer. He is an author of both novels and screenplays in the categories of urban fantasy, comedy, science fiction and young adult.
He is the author of the Grumpy Old Wizards series, the Wizard of Seattle series, and the Winters Family Psi Chronicles series. A full listing of all the series in chronological order with book excerpts and descriptions can be found on the official author website at http://johnoriley.webs.com.
When you sign up to be on the mailing list at http://johnoriley.webs.com/new-book-n..., you will always know when new titles are available and will be kept in the loop when there are special offers. You will also receive a short story free when you sign up.
John's movie feature screenplay, Cursed, is an Honorable Mention Winner for the 2012 Screenplay Festival. His most recent accomplishments include the screenplays Cursed, Project Pandora, Pinky Swear, Incipio, and Bad Sister which have been listed as Quarter Finalists, Semi Finalists, and Top Finalists in the 2012 Screenplay Festival, 2012 Filmmakers International Screenplay Awards, 2012 StoryPros International Awards, 2012 Pulsar Sci Fi Screenplay Contest, and the 2012 Reel Authors International Breakout.
He is the author of the Grumpy Old Wizards series, the Wizards of Seattle series, and the Winters Family Psi Chronicles series. You can visit the author website at http://johnoriley.webs.com to see a complete listing with book descriptions and book excerpts.
You can sign up at http://johnoriley.webs.com/new-book-n... to stay in the loop for special offers and to know when a new book is available. The first time you sign up, you will receive a free short story.
He loves reading fantasy, science fiction, and humorous fiction. Some of his favorite authors include Kim Harrison, Jim Butcher, Kay Hooper (Bishop Files/ psychic detective thrillers), Kat Richardson, J.K. Rowling, Angie Sage, Jayne Krentz, and Janet Evanovich. He currently lives in Lynnwood, Washington which is by Seattle and owns a parakeet named Amy. Amy is by far the most polite bird he's ever had as she always quiets down if he takes a nap or needs rest. However, when she wants a treat, she will squawk at him until he takes her out of the cage and gives her millet seeds.
He is the author of the Grumpy Old Wizards series, the Wizard of Seattle series, and the Winters Family Psi Chronicles series. A full listing of all the series in chronological order with book excerpts and descriptions can be found on the official author website at http://johnoriley.webs.com.
When you sign up to be on the mailing list at http://johnoriley.webs.com/new-book-n..., you will always know when new titles are available and will be kept in the loop when there are special offers. You will also receive a short story free when you sign up.
John's movie feature screenplay, Cursed, is an Honorable Mention Winner for the 2012 Screenplay Festival. His most recent accomplishments include the screenplays Cursed, Project Pandora, Pinky Swear, Incipio, and Bad Sister which have been listed as Quarter Finalists, Semi Finalists, and Top Finalists in the 2012 Screenplay Festival, 2012 Filmmakers International Screenplay Awards, 2012 StoryPros International Awards, 2012 Pulsar Sci Fi Screenplay Contest, and the 2012 Reel Authors International Breakout.
He is the author of the Grumpy Old Wizards series, the Wizards of Seattle series, and the Winters Family Psi Chronicles series. You can visit the author website at http://johnoriley.webs.com to see a complete listing with book descriptions and book excerpts.
You can sign up at http://johnoriley.webs.com/new-book-n... to stay in the loop for special offers and to know when a new book is available. The first time you sign up, you will receive a free short story.
He loves reading fantasy, science fiction, and humorous fiction. Some of his favorite authors include Kim Harrison, Jim Butcher, Kay Hooper (Bishop Files/ psychic detective thrillers), Kat Richardson, J.K. Rowling, Angie Sage, Jayne Krentz, and Janet Evanovich. He currently lives in Lynnwood, Washington which is by Seattle and owns a parakeet named Amy. Amy is by far the most polite bird he's ever had as she always quiets down if he takes a nap or needs rest. However, when she wants a treat, she will squawk at him until he takes her out of the cage and gives her millet seeds.
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April 14, 2018
I didn't have any preconceived notion of what this book may be like, nor what it was about. The author kindly sent me a copy to read and review, so I did not read any descriptions or advertising before diving straight in!
This is the third book in the Wizards of Seattle series. I have no idea what the first two books were about as I have never read them, but it didn't matter as this book seemed complete without having read the previous books.
The story centres on three wizards who share a house infused with ancient magic, that has been passed down through their family. Jason and Benjamin are brothers, Amy is their cousin. Benjamin and Amy have achieved White Magic status, but Jason prefers to stay as a mainstream category six wizard.
Each of them has everyday jobs, Jason's involves working for the police helping to solve crimes. Jason discovers dark magic connection with a case his working on. It soon becomes a major battle on several levels for Jason, his colleagues and the mysterious White Knights.
The story is engaging and although in places I was very aware of the author writing the tale, in general I found it engaging. I would really like to know how things go on to develop from the end of this book, it left some intriguing tendrils still hanging.
I received an e-ARC of this novel from the author in exchange for a fair and honest review.
This is the third book in the Wizards of Seattle series. I have no idea what the first two books were about as I have never read them, but it didn't matter as this book seemed complete without having read the previous books.
The story centres on three wizards who share a house infused with ancient magic, that has been passed down through their family. Jason and Benjamin are brothers, Amy is their cousin. Benjamin and Amy have achieved White Magic status, but Jason prefers to stay as a mainstream category six wizard.
Each of them has everyday jobs, Jason's involves working for the police helping to solve crimes. Jason discovers dark magic connection with a case his working on. It soon becomes a major battle on several levels for Jason, his colleagues and the mysterious White Knights.
The story is engaging and although in places I was very aware of the author writing the tale, in general I found it engaging. I would really like to know how things go on to develop from the end of this book, it left some intriguing tendrils still hanging.
I received an e-ARC of this novel from the author in exchange for a fair and honest review.
September 11, 2015
Escape, from Wizards of Seattle series, is a fascinating read which I highly recommend!
I read John O’Riley’s ‘Grumpy Old Wizards”, which was wildly entertaining and really was looking forward to reading another one of his books.
I absolutely loved this story as well – with its dark magic, secrets, battles, betrayals, suspension and adventure – this is my kind of book! Needless to say, I was able to finish it in a few evenings after work. I was actually excited about getting home, settling in my comfy chair and following the adventure. The narrative flows well and the author did a great job overall.
I’ll gladly read other books in the series and I like the fact that these stories can be read on their own as well. Read it, you’ll enjoy it!
I read John O’Riley’s ‘Grumpy Old Wizards”, which was wildly entertaining and really was looking forward to reading another one of his books.
I absolutely loved this story as well – with its dark magic, secrets, battles, betrayals, suspension and adventure – this is my kind of book! Needless to say, I was able to finish it in a few evenings after work. I was actually excited about getting home, settling in my comfy chair and following the adventure. The narrative flows well and the author did a great job overall.
I’ll gladly read other books in the series and I like the fact that these stories can be read on their own as well. Read it, you’ll enjoy it!
November 22, 2015
Love it
April 18, 2017
This is a really great book. It expands more on terramezic energy from the grumpy old wizards series. I would like to see a more positive spin on this and both magic types. I was given this book for free for a fair and unbiased review. I love how the family live and work well together and their light energy source has taken to them instead of hiding away.
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