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The Federal Witch #5
Night of the Unicorn
Someone is killing Unicorns and the Magical Division of the FBI has been assigned to stop it. Special Agent in Charge Agatha Blackmore has an edge to solving this new case. Her familiar and friend Fergus is a talking Unicorn. But he doesn't want to help, even if it's his own Herd he's be saving. Sacrifices don't come back is all he will say. The team has to track down a killer while dodging Blood Magick and more Godly interference along the way. What is a Witch to do?
224 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2017
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T.S. Paul
112 books348 followersI was born in 1968 in Mineral Wells, Tx. I have lived all across the country:Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Texas, Alaska, and finally Missouri. I have worked as a Disc Jockey, Bookstore manager, Cook, and bowling alley attendant. I have a Telecommunication degree and a Culinary degree. I was a history major before I discovered multimedia. Gardening and cooking is my passion. My wife and I live outside of St Louis, Missouri. I have always been a Huge fan of Science Fiction and fantasy I bring my love of the genre to my writing. I'm a first time writer.
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February 14, 2019
Its been over one and a half years since I read the last book Witness Enchantment because I was so disappointed in the way the series was going. It was very disjointed and he seemed to just throw in new characters and situations almost at random.
Fortunately this was much better and except for the ending, the story was much more coherent.
Fortunately this was much better and except for the ending, the story was much more coherent.
March 31, 2018
Another disappointment
I couldn't remember why I didn't like this series, but it didn't take long for it to come back to me. The story jumps around and details are mixed up making it hard to follow and downright annoying. So done with this series.
I couldn't remember why I didn't like this series, but it didn't take long for it to come back to me. The story jumps around and details are mixed up making it hard to follow and downright annoying. So done with this series.
August 25, 2017
Agatha’s adventures continues in the fourth installment in the series. Her rookie days are long since over and now she is the badass that is called in when magic goes bump in the night.
Agatha is back of course and so are her friends. Not surprisingly Fergus is stealing a lot of the show but this time we get to learn quite a bit about his past. As usual Agatha have a mystery to solve with its fair share of hidden secrets, twists and nefarious plots by equally nefarious characters.
These books are borderline young adult books and the story and the characters are thereafter. I have liked every book so far though, even if I am much further from being young than I would like to be.
The pacing, the dialogue, Fergus being annoying as usual, is all fun read. Agatha as well as the rest of the Federal Witch universe evolve another notch in this book and, of course, there are new hints and threads presented to the reader as to what future books may hold.
The Witches Council and the other various councils are really something I could be without though since they more often than not seems to be part of the problem and not of the solution. Typical home for political schemers and such like despicable creatures.
On the whole I enjoyed the book. A quick and easy but quite fun read.
Agatha is back of course and so are her friends. Not surprisingly Fergus is stealing a lot of the show but this time we get to learn quite a bit about his past. As usual Agatha have a mystery to solve with its fair share of hidden secrets, twists and nefarious plots by equally nefarious characters.
These books are borderline young adult books and the story and the characters are thereafter. I have liked every book so far though, even if I am much further from being young than I would like to be.
The pacing, the dialogue, Fergus being annoying as usual, is all fun read. Agatha as well as the rest of the Federal Witch universe evolve another notch in this book and, of course, there are new hints and threads presented to the reader as to what future books may hold.
The Witches Council and the other various councils are really something I could be without though since they more often than not seems to be part of the problem and not of the solution. Typical home for political schemers and such like despicable creatures.
On the whole I enjoyed the book. A quick and easy but quite fun read.
August 4, 2022
I really enjoyed this book - this series is light hearted and such fun to read. It doesn't delve too deeply into any particular subject, but this one did a bit more than usual. This one revolved all around the unicorns and Fergus' history with them.
When a couple of dead unicorns are found mutilated, Agatha and he team are called in to investigate, but there's more going on than just a couple of dead unicorns. All the area surrounding the unicorn farm is dead - the other farmers are barely surviving, growing their crops and feeding their cattle. The answer must lie in the unicorn farm, but what is it?
Agatha has definitely grown in her powers and in her abilities to lead her team. I loved the secrets that were shared about Anastacia and that ending was a complete surprise. I can't wait to find out what will happen to her next. The Council are intriguing as well - not yet sure if they are really there to help or to be a hindrance. I guess we'll soon find out!
When a couple of dead unicorns are found mutilated, Agatha and he team are called in to investigate, but there's more going on than just a couple of dead unicorns. All the area surrounding the unicorn farm is dead - the other farmers are barely surviving, growing their crops and feeding their cattle. The answer must lie in the unicorn farm, but what is it?
Agatha has definitely grown in her powers and in her abilities to lead her team. I loved the secrets that were shared about Anastacia and that ending was a complete surprise. I can't wait to find out what will happen to her next. The Council are intriguing as well - not yet sure if they are really there to help or to be a hindrance. I guess we'll soon find out!
July 24, 2018
Are they sentient or not?
They have just gotten the case of the witness cleared when they are told that they are required to look into a new case. It is based on a ranch that breeds unicorns and was the home of Fergus until he got sold to Camilla. Unicorns are being slaughtered. What they find is even worse. The farms surrounding the ranch are dying due to the earth dying, there also appears to be a skinwalker in the area but worse what they discover about unicorns makes this a case of genocide. Great action, wonderful magic although I must admit that I really felt sorry for Fergus. Would love to see him meet his match.
They have just gotten the case of the witness cleared when they are told that they are required to look into a new case. It is based on a ranch that breeds unicorns and was the home of Fergus until he got sold to Camilla. Unicorns are being slaughtered. What they find is even worse. The farms surrounding the ranch are dying due to the earth dying, there also appears to be a skinwalker in the area but worse what they discover about unicorns makes this a case of genocide. Great action, wonderful magic although I must admit that I really felt sorry for Fergus. Would love to see him meet his match.
August 15, 2017
Again a good book to read if you over look some stupid mistakes. This one was a big one, a boy laying injured for over 20 years, then gets up and remembers how to walk and move around. Come on, you haven't suffered a serious injury that hospitalized you where you had to learn to walk again. It doesn't take 20 plus years either, but suspend disbelief and it is a good read. I also didn't like the way the witches council activity took place at the end of the book. For this reason I am giving it a 4 rather than a 5.
November 26, 2017
I really enjoyed reading this story, as I have most of this series. One thing I had a really hard time getting past though... I'm almost certain I read in a previous book in this series that unicorns were known to be sentient and it was illegal to kill them. Aside from this, you'd think it wouldn't be such a surprise that unicorns were intelligent when Fergus has been around for as long as he has...
June 29, 2017
I love this series! The author is a very talented writer! He has created a very unique universe, and well developed characters. Fergus is by far my favorite character in the series and this book is all about his race, and origins. The dialog in this series is so hilarious, and the charters really draw you in. I highly recommend checking this series out! You won't regret it!
July 31, 2017
I can't get enough of this series. I love it. There were times I was a little confused, because I believe this story takes place after the spinoff by Taki Drake and T. S. Paul called "Shade of Honor". I'm thinking reading that one first might have been a good idea. Needless to say that's the next book I'm reading.
December 31, 2017
Federal Witch: Night of the Unicorn
Agatha and Fergus return to Fergus's Home Ranch. HE is Not supposed to come back because he was a sacrifice to protect the Unicorn Herd. There have been strange incidents, killings of Unicorns and destruction of all the land around the Unicorn preserve. The Magickal Task Force has their Next Mission.
Agatha and Fergus return to Fergus's Home Ranch. HE is Not supposed to come back because he was a sacrifice to protect the Unicorn Herd. There have been strange incidents, killings of Unicorns and destruction of all the land around the Unicorn preserve. The Magickal Task Force has their Next Mission.
March 15, 2018
Another excellent story
Some fascinating information and history of the Unicorns come to light in this book. Some terrible things happened to the Unicorns on the ranch Fergus grew up on. Hopefully, things will be better for them in the future!
A well written, detailed (yet still fairly fast paced) and engaging story. I look forward to starting the next book after work.
Some fascinating information and history of the Unicorns come to light in this book. Some terrible things happened to the Unicorns on the ranch Fergus grew up on. Hopefully, things will be better for them in the future!
A well written, detailed (yet still fairly fast paced) and engaging story. I look forward to starting the next book after work.
May 16, 2018
Fun, new, yet still a flexible reflection of tradition.
This is a fun, easily accessible read that, rather than inventing all it's own rules, uses snippets of mythology to add depth to an already complete mini-verse. The characters are true to themselves and their natures, without being hidebound to tradition.
This is a fun, easily accessible read that, rather than inventing all it's own rules, uses snippets of mythology to add depth to an already complete mini-verse. The characters are true to themselves and their natures, without being hidebound to tradition.
March 10, 2020
Ugh !!! This one had way too much of the annoying Unicorn in it. Fergis has got to be the most pathetic, whiny, annoying character ever created. I have wanted him to get killed off from the first book. And in case your wondering NO the books are not getting any better and yet I'm still reading them. Help I think I need an intervention. LOL I'm off to start number 6.
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September 27, 2020
Less Fergus, less excitement, and less humorous
The ending was a bit of a surprise, but I did miss the humor of the previous books in the series. Fergus was much less prominent, even though the story has a lot to say about unicorns. I enjoyed the book, but it wasn't the best of the series. I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
The ending was a bit of a surprise, but I did miss the humor of the previous books in the series. Fergus was much less prominent, even though the story has a lot to say about unicorns. I enjoyed the book, but it wasn't the best of the series. I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
June 29, 2017
Fun read
I enjoyed this book. The reason for only four stars is the ending. The story build well, the ending was abrupt, almost as though the reader stepped on a rake, wham! It's over.
I enjoyed this book. The reason for only four stars is the ending. The story build well, the ending was abrupt, almost as though the reader stepped on a rake, wham! It's over.
July 2, 2017
Outstanding job
Great reading. Once I started I could not put it down until I finished. It is so exciting to watch Agatha grow and learn more about herself and her companions. Wonderful.
Great reading. Once I started I could not put it down until I finished. It is so exciting to watch Agatha grow and learn more about herself and her companions. Wonderful.
July 6, 2017
I found most of this story fragmented and a bit confusing. Not sure if its the way the story was being told, I missed something or it was editing. Needless to say it was difficult to follow the unicorn story.
July 10, 2017
Unicorns and witches
What a mixture! Great read and a welcome addition to the series. Little twists here and there but the federal witch manages to get to the truth. Looking forward to the vampire's story.
What a mixture! Great read and a welcome addition to the series. Little twists here and there but the federal witch manages to get to the truth. Looking forward to the vampire's story.
July 10, 2017
Great series
Another wonderful story in the series. T S Paul really sets up so many side stories in each book you can reread and catch tells of what will have a spinoff. Out of all his series the Federal Witch is still my favorite and will always come first.
Another wonderful story in the series. T S Paul really sets up so many side stories in each book you can reread and catch tells of what will have a spinoff. Out of all his series the Federal Witch is still my favorite and will always come first.
August 9, 2017
Simple writing, frequent grammar issues and yet still enjoyab. Worth a quick read.
Simple writing, frequent grammar issues and yet still enjoyable. Worth a quick read.
Appropriate for all ages. Interesting world building.
Simple writing, frequent grammar issues and yet still enjoyable. Worth a quick read.
Appropriate for all ages. Interesting world building.
November 17, 2017
Fun and interesting book
I didn't expect to be reading these books but I found a snippet in the back of my other book and was hooked. I love all things to do with magic and these books give a new insight into the world of magic.
I didn't expect to be reading these books but I found a snippet in the back of my other book and was hooked. I love all things to do with magic and these books give a new insight into the world of magic.
April 22, 2020
A fun read.
Agatha and company are called in to investigate the deaths of some unicorns at a ranch in Montana. What they find there will challenge them and ultimately cause the loss of a team member.... But I'm not saying who - no spoilers.
Agatha and company are called in to investigate the deaths of some unicorns at a ranch in Montana. What they find there will challenge them and ultimately cause the loss of a team member.... But I'm not saying who - no spoilers.
August 11, 2022
unicorns get a more important role
Fergus and his kin get a more expansive role in this tale. Good to see all the players getting more skilled and able to tackle more complex challenges
Fergus and his kin get a more expansive role in this tale. Good to see all the players getting more skilled and able to tackle more complex challenges
July 6, 2017
I loved the story but it is a bit fragmented. It is much better than the previous book.
July 8, 2017
Fergus goes home
Poor Fergus is going home to help with an investigation!! Who knows what they will find. Skinwalkers, Unicorns and half fae.
Poor Fergus is going home to help with an investigation!! Who knows what they will find. Skinwalkers, Unicorns and half fae.
July 10, 2017
Great story
I really liked learning more about Fergus and his original herd. And I liked learning more about Anastasia and can't wait for the next book.
I really liked learning more about Fergus and his original herd. And I liked learning more about Anastasia and can't wait for the next book.
July 10, 2017
had a few interesting twists
July 17, 2017
Good fantasy series. Interesting characters.
July 19, 2017
I love Fergus and the focus on him made for a brilliant book. I loved learning more about the unicorns' backstory.
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