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Amber Lee #3
Shadow Witch
From USA Today Bestselling author Katerina Martinez
A mastermind pulls invisible strings. A new darkness threatens to consume everything. But this witch won't go down easy.
Some might say I’ve become quite the little witch, but that doesn’t stop me from being completely outmatched. A cult of demon worshipers, headed by a mysterious figure, is hunting me down and won't stop until everyone I know and love is dead. As if that weren’t enough, the wildlife around Raven's Glen is starting to die off without rhyme nor reason, and of course, I’m left with no choice but to investigate. What I find in the middle of the woods... changes everything.
Enter Collette, the Necromancer.
Thrust into the dead world of ghosts and forced to defend myself, I have to decide whether fighting darkness with darkness is better than fighting it with light. But I’ve gotta do it fast, because the Necromancer isn't whole or stable, and while she could prove to be a powerful ally, her very presence is a threat to everyone; friend and foe.
Inspired by fantastic authors such as Karen Marie Moning, Richelle Mead, and Shannon Mayer, Shadow Witch is the third book in Katerina’s remastered Amber Lee series of urban fantasy novels. Like deep mysteries, magick so real you could almost touch it, and plenty of romantic twists and turns? This is the book for you! Note that this book was once called The Necromancer, and was the third book Katerina Martinez ever wrote and published. It has been remastered and re-branded in order to bring it up to speed, but it is the same book; the story has only changed in minor ways. Do not buy this book if you have already bought and read The Necromancer.
THE AMBER LEE SERIES
1. True Witch
2. Dark Witch
3. Shadow Witch
4. Red Witch (Coming Soon...)
5. Feral Witch (Coming Soon...)
Buy Shadow Witch today join Amber in the realm of spirits!
A mastermind pulls invisible strings. A new darkness threatens to consume everything. But this witch won't go down easy.
Some might say I’ve become quite the little witch, but that doesn’t stop me from being completely outmatched. A cult of demon worshipers, headed by a mysterious figure, is hunting me down and won't stop until everyone I know and love is dead. As if that weren’t enough, the wildlife around Raven's Glen is starting to die off without rhyme nor reason, and of course, I’m left with no choice but to investigate. What I find in the middle of the woods... changes everything.
Enter Collette, the Necromancer.
Thrust into the dead world of ghosts and forced to defend myself, I have to decide whether fighting darkness with darkness is better than fighting it with light. But I’ve gotta do it fast, because the Necromancer isn't whole or stable, and while she could prove to be a powerful ally, her very presence is a threat to everyone; friend and foe.
Inspired by fantastic authors such as Karen Marie Moning, Richelle Mead, and Shannon Mayer, Shadow Witch is the third book in Katerina’s remastered Amber Lee series of urban fantasy novels. Like deep mysteries, magick so real you could almost touch it, and plenty of romantic twists and turns? This is the book for you! Note that this book was once called The Necromancer, and was the third book Katerina Martinez ever wrote and published. It has been remastered and re-branded in order to bring it up to speed, but it is the same book; the story has only changed in minor ways. Do not buy this book if you have already bought and read The Necromancer.
THE AMBER LEE SERIES
1. True Witch
2. Dark Witch
3. Shadow Witch
4. Red Witch (Coming Soon...)
5. Feral Witch (Coming Soon...)
Buy Shadow Witch today join Amber in the realm of spirits!
246 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 29, 2015
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About the author
Katerina Martinez
94 books521 followersKaterina Martinez is a widely known author who writes supernatural fiction with a creepy, thrilling, and romantic bent. A veteran of many years of writing, she is the author of Dark Siren, the first book in the breakout Half-Lich Trilogy which became an instant bestseller in 2016. She continues to expand her back-list with books such as Wings of Light, and Heart of the Thief, and Night Hunter - three series starters that all take place in the same world.
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If you would like to keep in touch with Katerina, learn about her work, and receive an exclusive short story set in the Blood and Magick universe, just follow this link, sign up, and don't be shy to drop her an email.
https://www.katerinamartinez.com/
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September 10, 2015
This book is an amazing action packed twister!! If you love the paranormal types with witches and heart pounding scenes then I highly recommend this book to you!! I received this book in return of an honest review
July 11, 2017
A fun read to pass the weekend hours with. I'd have rated it higher if it hadn't been for Collette's dialogue. I don't think I've ever been so irritated with a character. She's French, I got it. No need to spell "the" as "zee," or "this" as "zis." The magical lore was interesting, as was the alternate underworld. Katerina hits the ground running in terms of crafting alternate worlds and unsettling settings.
I'm curious about what's in store next for Amber and co(ven), and will naturally be picking up the fourth installment sometime soon to see what happens.
Please don't let there be more French witches.
I'm curious about what's in store next for Amber and co(ven), and will naturally be picking up the fourth installment sometime soon to see what happens.
Please don't let there be more French witches.
June 8, 2017
I loved this book! It's beautifully written with characters I want to know even more about and a plot that kept me turning pages to see what else would happen. I can't wait to get my hands on the next book in the series. I've read another book with settings in the underword that I completely LOATHED for all the plot holes and continuity errors. There's no comparison - Shadow Witch is light years better.
June 15, 2020
The story plot is getting better. I liked the previous book too.katerina is making us to sit in the end of seat. It's like a horror movie waiting for the end to come.i enjoyed it and finished in a single sitting. Eagerly waiting for the next book too. Amber is such an amazing, extra ordinary witch. Like said, she deserves happy life with Aaron.
August 29, 2017
Awesome story
Uniquely written, never a dull moment within the story. Could not put the story down. I recommend this to all.
Uniquely written, never a dull moment within the story. Could not put the story down. I recommend this to all.
July 14, 2019
OMG
Great books. This is the 3rd book and I can only say omg. I can't wait to read more. To see were this Leeds.
Great books. This is the 3rd book and I can only say omg. I can't wait to read more. To see were this Leeds.
May 22, 2016
Out of all the Amber Lee books, this one is my favorite. The unique way Katerina Martinez creates her world, merging fantasy magic with Wiccan magic is amazing. I love how detailed the magic is. Adding in a Necromancer was also brilliant.
The writing was as always superbly done. Also, the characterization was nicely done as well. The only issue I had with that was the lack of emotion for some things. Like Amber just ‘getting over’ what Damien had done, with little resentment. Honestly, I felt like I was missing a huge chunk of healing and forgiveness that Amber needed to go through. After all, she was nearly in love with him.
I still want to hit Damien right now. And he had little opportunity in this novel to fix my perception of him.
As for Aaron, he’s growing on me. However, I wish there was more of him in here as well as more interaction with Amber. However, this series isn’t a romance, despite having romance in it. So I’ll live. ^_^;
Lastly, I do like - while at the same time DISLIKE - how realistic everyone’s decisions are. Like Damien’s huge mess-up. That is realistic and happens so much in 'real life' and the fact that Katerina Martinez addresses it even in a fantasy-type series is great. But I also don’t like it because the situation sucks. But the author incorporating realistic romantic failures for horrible reasons makes this series more realistic despite how fantastical it is. Which makes for good writing.
Although, I secretly wonder if after the first book, the author decided to change who should be with Amber suddenly and needed a reason they split up. Or if it was planned from the beginning… Something to think about.
4 stars!
The writing was as always superbly done. Also, the characterization was nicely done as well. The only issue I had with that was the lack of emotion for some things. Like Amber just ‘getting over’ what Damien had done, with little resentment. Honestly, I felt like I was missing a huge chunk of healing and forgiveness that Amber needed to go through. After all, she was nearly in love with him.
I still want to hit Damien right now. And he had little opportunity in this novel to fix my perception of him.
As for Aaron, he’s growing on me. However, I wish there was more of him in here as well as more interaction with Amber. However, this series isn’t a romance, despite having romance in it. So I’ll live. ^_^;
Lastly, I do like - while at the same time DISLIKE - how realistic everyone’s decisions are. Like Damien’s huge mess-up. That is realistic and happens so much in 'real life' and the fact that Katerina Martinez addresses it even in a fantasy-type series is great. But I also don’t like it because the situation sucks. But the author incorporating realistic romantic failures for horrible reasons makes this series more realistic despite how fantastical it is. Which makes for good writing.
Although, I secretly wonder if after the first book, the author decided to change who should be with Amber suddenly and needed a reason they split up. Or if it was planned from the beginning… Something to think about.
4 stars!
August 22, 2015
Amazing trip into Magick!
Deserves to be winning awards. The honest, real, not too steamy adult paranormal genre has finally found it's leading lady. This is a series where the characters become friends and reading the next installment is like a visit to catch up. Katerina Martinez pays attention to detail. The sight, smells, sounds and feelings suck you into the pages so you can imagine yourself holding a candle, following Amber and her coven through a cavernous chamber, chilled to the bone. I actually caught myself shivering. The research done is impeccable. All mystical references are accurate and the terminology used use sparse enough not to overwhelm but inform the reader that this is reality based and not some fantasy. Magick could be real, who are we to judge. I am spellbound by the quality of the writing and cannot wait to see what happens next in Raven's Glen.
Deserves to be winning awards. The honest, real, not too steamy adult paranormal genre has finally found it's leading lady. This is a series where the characters become friends and reading the next installment is like a visit to catch up. Katerina Martinez pays attention to detail. The sight, smells, sounds and feelings suck you into the pages so you can imagine yourself holding a candle, following Amber and her coven through a cavernous chamber, chilled to the bone. I actually caught myself shivering. The research done is impeccable. All mystical references are accurate and the terminology used use sparse enough not to overwhelm but inform the reader that this is reality based and not some fantasy. Magick could be real, who are we to judge. I am spellbound by the quality of the writing and cannot wait to see what happens next in Raven's Glen.
February 22, 2016
This was an interesting read. Amber and crew having to trek into the Underworld to fight a shadow? Sounds amazing! And as usual, Amber trusts too easily and ends up being betrayed by someone. The ending is as you would hope for, but I feel like there will be a twist in the next book involving the Necromancer. This unfortunately wasn't the best read in the series so far, but I have high hopes for the next installment.
Katerina has a great way of making you see what Amber sees, sometimes I feel like I am actually there next to Amber.
I recommend this book, but keep in mind that it is a bit predictable. But I cannot wait to read the next one.
Katerina has a great way of making you see what Amber sees, sometimes I feel like I am actually there next to Amber.
I recommend this book, but keep in mind that it is a bit predictable. But I cannot wait to read the next one.
October 20, 2015
Katerina Martinez really ramps up the action in this third full-length installment of the Amber Lee mystery series, "The Necromancer." In this book, Amber is taken out of her home and away from her normal surroundings and thrust into a very real, and very scary, arena, where she must do battle with the forces of darkness. Each book in this series just keeps getting better and better and I highly recommend this series to anyone who enjoys the paranormal, featuring a strong female lead.
**I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review**
**I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review**
August 27, 2015
I loved this book! It's beautifully written with characters I want to know even more about and a plot that kept me turning pages to see what else would happen. I can't wait to get my hands on the next book in the series. I've read another book with settings in the underword that I completely LOATHED for all the plot holes and continuity errors. There's no comparison - Necromancer is light years better.
August 27, 2015
Wow! Martinez' books just keep getting better!
This is my favorite of Katerina Martinez' books so far and I can't wait for the next one to come out!
Necromancer is a fun, eerie and intense read, including a harrowing trip to the underworld.
Amber Lee is great! She is a strong and determined character who will never give up.
If you enjoy magick, ghosts and demons, I think you will love this book.
This is my favorite of Katerina Martinez' books so far and I can't wait for the next one to come out!
Necromancer is a fun, eerie and intense read, including a harrowing trip to the underworld.
Amber Lee is great! She is a strong and determined character who will never give up.
If you enjoy magick, ghosts and demons, I think you will love this book.
October 30, 2016
'The Necromancer' was full of adventure, unknowns, mystery and action. The storyline pulled me in from the beginning and didn't let go. Well written and well thought out. Amber is truly coming into her untapped powers. She has proven to be able to hold her own and take on many unknowns. Frank and Damien played a big part in the way the story played out. I can't wait to read 'Red Witch', the next book in the 'Amber Lee Mysteries'. A great add to your tbr list.
October 31, 2016
REALLY DESCRIPTIVE & DEEP.
You know how you always have that one person who has an alterior motive? Well, Amber seems to be a magnet for them.
The writer's description of the underworld was something I've never read another book f en close to. Maybe being inside a demon in one book was close, but the Underworld created here was a vocally visual treat for me in my own mind.
Great read, even though I had to leave it hanging 3/4 of the way through. So glad we went fishing/reading today!!
You know how you always have that one person who has an alterior motive? Well, Amber seems to be a magnet for them.
The writer's description of the underworld was something I've never read another book f en close to. Maybe being inside a demon in one book was close, but the Underworld created here was a vocally visual treat for me in my own mind.
Great read, even though I had to leave it hanging 3/4 of the way through. So glad we went fishing/reading today!!
May 7, 2015
Witchy Woman
I chose five stars for The Necromancer. This book kept me entranced from beginning to finish, I could not put it down once I started. I hated for it to end. I'm ready for the next adventure. So excited to read more from such an amazing author. Thanks Katerina Martinez.
I chose five stars for The Necromancer. This book kept me entranced from beginning to finish, I could not put it down once I started. I hated for it to end. I'm ready for the next adventure. So excited to read more from such an amazing author. Thanks Katerina Martinez.
July 10, 2015
An absolute must read series
After reading the entire series, twice, I found the characters engaging and the plot beyond imaginative, throw in a large dash of the author making everyone not taking themselves not to seriously until they have to, and you have a gripping hilarious, Darjeeling rollercoaster of a ride in a world where nothing is quite as it seems. Loved it.
After reading the entire series, twice, I found the characters engaging and the plot beyond imaginative, throw in a large dash of the author making everyone not taking themselves not to seriously until they have to, and you have a gripping hilarious, Darjeeling rollercoaster of a ride in a world where nothing is quite as it seems. Loved it.
May 1, 2015
katerina martinez has done it again. Necromancer my favourite book out of the series so far if you like withes and werwolves this book is for you I loved that the book is set in the underworld. I love how the story is going can't wait for book 4 .
May 2, 2015
Awesome, wonderful and amazing series. Katerina Martinez is a genius. This story line keeps getting better and better. I'm just curious as to what will be next in Amber's very exciting life. I highly recommend this writer and series.
September 29, 2015
Another great mystery
This book was an amazing read. The premise of the Underworld was totally fascinating! What an imagination! I have learned a lot about witches and other paranormal mysteries as explored by this author! Now onto The Red Witch, can't wait.
This book was an amazing read. The premise of the Underworld was totally fascinating! What an imagination! I have learned a lot about witches and other paranormal mysteries as explored by this author! Now onto The Red Witch, can't wait.
January 4, 2016
Okay
I started this book in the middle of series. I was as little lost but the storyline was still good enough to not make me completely lost. The red witch was comforting and likeable. I can't wait to read the next book.
I started this book in the middle of series. I was as little lost but the storyline was still good enough to not make me completely lost. The red witch was comforting and likeable. I can't wait to read the next book.
February 7, 2016
Paranormal Fantasy!
Intriguing action packed story with a battle taking place in the underworld. The author does a great job putting you in the story and it's quite easy to picture what is happening in the story. Entertaining read! Recommend this series!
Intriguing action packed story with a battle taking place in the underworld. The author does a great job putting you in the story and it's quite easy to picture what is happening in the story. Entertaining read! Recommend this series!
February 20, 2016
I thoroughly enjoyed the first 2 books in the Amber Lee series and the 3rd book in the series does not disappoint. It was everything I expected and more. I can't wait to see what Katerina Martinez has in store next.
June 11, 2016
Good
But, if you haven't read one and two, don't read this one first. They are not stand alone books. But, the stories are like a tale you would read around a camp ground. Good, but a little spooky.
But, if you haven't read one and two, don't read this one first. They are not stand alone books. But, the stories are like a tale you would read around a camp ground. Good, but a little spooky.
September 21, 2015
Witchcraft and sorcery
Maybe I will read more of this series in the future. Scary but a good read. If t becomes available in e-book format as a fee read on Book bub.
Maybe I will read more of this series in the future. Scary but a good read. If t becomes available in e-book format as a fee read on Book bub.
December 1, 2015
Magical series
Truly a amazing series! I love the action and adventure. The characters are remarkable. I can't get enough of this series. Highly recommend!
Truly a amazing series! I love the action and adventure. The characters are remarkable. I can't get enough of this series. Highly recommend!
October 10, 2015
Well written, enjoyable read. Not read the prequels, so some sections a little unclear.
June 10, 2017
Awesome, wonderful and amazing series. Katerina Martinez is a genius. This story line keeps getting better and better. I'm just curious as to what will be next in Amber's very exciting life. I highly recommend this writer and series.
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