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Outrun
Sometimes what you can't see is more dangerous than what you can…
Lucky me. It's finally my fourth year at Spellslingers Academy of Magic and I've been so good at lurking in my roommates' shadows that I've been tapped to participate in a special training assignment with the Agency of Magical Forces. When vampires start dropping dead from an unknown cause, it's time to flex my magical muscles and help crack the case. With a sexy and mysterious supernatural by my side, we must figure out who's behind the murders and stop the plague upon the vampires' houses before it spreads beyond our control.
Can I lead the charge to prevent an epidemic from destroying civilization as we know it or am I destined to remain as invisible as the air I command?
Outrun : Spellslingers Academy of Magic, Keeper of the North (Book 1) is a paranormal/urban fantasy mystery with humor, action and adventure, a powerful heroine, and an otherworldly hero.
Other books in the Spellslingers Academy of Magic world include:
Bryn’s trilogy—
Outcast, Warden of the West, Book 1
Outclassed, Warden of the West, Book 2
Outlast, Warden of the West, Book 3
Dani's trilogy--
Outlier, Sentry of the South, Book 1
Outfox, Sentry of the South, Book 2
Outbreak, Sentry of the South, Book 3
Cerys's duology--
Outwit, Enforcer of the East, Book 1
Outlaw, Enforcer of the East, Book 2
Lucky me. It's finally my fourth year at Spellslingers Academy of Magic and I've been so good at lurking in my roommates' shadows that I've been tapped to participate in a special training assignment with the Agency of Magical Forces. When vampires start dropping dead from an unknown cause, it's time to flex my magical muscles and help crack the case. With a sexy and mysterious supernatural by my side, we must figure out who's behind the murders and stop the plague upon the vampires' houses before it spreads beyond our control.
Can I lead the charge to prevent an epidemic from destroying civilization as we know it or am I destined to remain as invisible as the air I command?
Outrun : Spellslingers Academy of Magic, Keeper of the North (Book 1) is a paranormal/urban fantasy mystery with humor, action and adventure, a powerful heroine, and an otherworldly hero.
Other books in the Spellslingers Academy of Magic world include:
Bryn’s trilogy—
Outcast, Warden of the West, Book 1
Outclassed, Warden of the West, Book 2
Outlast, Warden of the West, Book 3
Dani's trilogy--
Outlier, Sentry of the South, Book 1
Outfox, Sentry of the South, Book 2
Outbreak, Sentry of the South, Book 3
Cerys's duology--
Outwit, Enforcer of the East, Book 1
Outlaw, Enforcer of the East, Book 2
200 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 4, 2019
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About the author
Annabel Chase
352 books1,470 followersAnnabel Chase is the author of urban fantasy and cozy mystery novels. She would love to live in a magical town where she can shop at Ready-to-Were for the the perfect outfit, flirt with hot angels and vampires, and cook gourmet meals without exerting any effort. Visit her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Annabel-Chas... or on her website at www.annabelchase.com.
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September 26, 2022
DNF 30%
I love this author, her other series with more mature characters are so goooood.
But this wasn't it
What I didn't like:
-Too many characters, sure they were important because each has their own book but I was in the first 5 chapters and I already had to learn +15 names? I'm sorry but no
-There were some tragedies with one character but since I'm just a few chapters in, full of new characters, how can I really feel sorry for the main character and her feelings?
-I usually don't like to read YA/NA because of this special thing they LOVE to do with their characters, making them do impossible things for someone their age, like what's up with the rules? their professors and faculty members? with the authoritieS? How can the child outsmart the adult? huh? and sure I there are authors who can make all these possible explanations like in the Pawn series I could believe her because of her past and her knowledge, here? not so much.
-The hero? Meh. In my mind he was 100% Constantine (from the series) but with a nice heart
In general the story was interesting but it had waaaay to many characters, she was so sad because next year her friends will go different ways which it's crazy to make it a plot point if their story ends in the next book, why make it a big deal if all of them already had their own books?. I think this book could have work if they were a little older, like maybe they out from school and are in the first year in their magical FBI, in this way you can see that they have good practice solving things but nothing to serious until the special case for the book were they are over their head but still they managed to get things done.
I love this author, her other series with more mature characters are so goooood.
But this wasn't it
What I didn't like:
-Too many characters, sure they were important because each has their own book but I was in the first 5 chapters and I already had to learn +15 names? I'm sorry but no
-There were some tragedies with one character but since I'm just a few chapters in, full of new characters, how can I really feel sorry for the main character and her feelings?
-I usually don't like to read YA/NA because of this special thing they LOVE to do with their characters, making them do impossible things for someone their age, like what's up with the rules? their professors and faculty members? with the authoritieS? How can the child outsmart the adult? huh? and sure I there are authors who can make all these possible explanations like in the Pawn series I could believe her because of her past and her knowledge, here? not so much.
-The hero? Meh. In my mind he was 100% Constantine (from the series) but with a nice heart
In general the story was interesting but it had waaaay to many characters, she was so sad because next year her friends will go different ways which it's crazy to make it a plot point if their story ends in the next book, why make it a big deal if all of them already had their own books?. I think this book could have work if they were a little older, like maybe they out from school and are in the first year in their magical FBI, in this way you can see that they have good practice solving things but nothing to serious until the special case for the book were they are over their head but still they managed to get things done.
November 12, 2025
(FYI I tend to only review one book per series, unless I want to change my scoring by 0.50 or more of a star. -- I tend not to read reviews until after I read a book, so I go in with an open mind.)
Read back to back years ago with the other books in the Spellsingers series, decided to split by lead character.
First time read the author's work?: No
Will you be reading more?: Yes
Would you recommend?: Yes
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How I rate Stars: 5* = I loved (must read all I can find by the author)
4* = I really enjoyed (got to read all the series and try other books by the author).
3* = I enjoyed (I will continue to read the series)
or
3* = Good book just not my thing (I realised I don't like the genre or picked up a kids book to review in error.)
All of the above scores means I would recommend them!
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2* = it was okay (I might give the next book in the series a try, to see if that was better IMHO.)
1* = Disliked
Note: adding these basic 'reviews' after finding out that some people see the stars differently than I do - hoping this clarifies how I feel about the book. :-)
Read back to back years ago with the other books in the Spellsingers series, decided to split by lead character.
First time read the author's work?: No
Will you be reading more?: Yes
Would you recommend?: Yes
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How I rate Stars: 5* = I loved (must read all I can find by the author)
4* = I really enjoyed (got to read all the series and try other books by the author).
3* = I enjoyed (I will continue to read the series)
or
3* = Good book just not my thing (I realised I don't like the genre or picked up a kids book to review in error.)
All of the above scores means I would recommend them!
-
2* = it was okay (I might give the next book in the series a try, to see if that was better IMHO.)
1* = Disliked
Note: adding these basic 'reviews' after finding out that some people see the stars differently than I do - hoping this clarifies how I feel about the book. :-)
February 13, 2019
This is a pretty interesting book about some people at a school for 'spellslingers.' Mia is the main character along with Brown Coat, a fascinating character in himself. There are also vampires and weres at the school.
Mia is sent on her first mission to a special sale and silent auction for a Vampire Charity. She's to help track down a thief and from that point on things get weird. There's some kind of biological weapon that is devastating to vampires so her task becomes much more complicated. Find the weapon, find the person making it and stop him or her and do this before the death toll rises.
It also turns out that Brown Coat is beyond anything in her experience.
I like the way the characters are done along with the general plot. It's good enough that I plan to read other books in the series.
Mia is sent on her first mission to a special sale and silent auction for a Vampire Charity. She's to help track down a thief and from that point on things get weird. There's some kind of biological weapon that is devastating to vampires so her task becomes much more complicated. Find the weapon, find the person making it and stop him or her and do this before the death toll rises.
It also turns out that Brown Coat is beyond anything in her experience.
I like the way the characters are done along with the general plot. It's good enough that I plan to read other books in the series.
April 21, 2019
Since I don't normally write reviews unless I have something specific to say, here's the break down of how I rate my books...
1 star... This book was bad, so bad I may have given up and skipped to the end. I will avoid this author like the plague in the future.
2 stars... This book was not very good, and I won't be reading any more from the author.
3 stars... This book was ok, but I won't go out of my way to read more, But if I find another book by the author for under a dollar I'd pick it up.
4 stars... I really enjoyed this book and will definitely be on the look out to pick up more from the series/author.
5 stars... I loved this book! It has earned a permanent home in my collection and I'll be picking up the rest of the series and other books from the author ASAP.
November 12, 2020
A Wallflower No More
In the final trilogy of the Spellslingers series, quiet Mia takes center stage with a roar. The one predictable part of the entire series is that all four women meet their future boyfriends in the first book, and it’s never love at first sight. The series just gets better with each book. I literally stayed up all night to finish it, after telling myself “just one more chapter.”
My only criticism is Ms Chase’s penchant for calling cookies “biscuits,” which I find somewhat pretentious. If you’re actually a Brit, then I apologize. That’s just how the cookie crumbles. 😉
In the final trilogy of the Spellslingers series, quiet Mia takes center stage with a roar. The one predictable part of the entire series is that all four women meet their future boyfriends in the first book, and it’s never love at first sight. The series just gets better with each book. I literally stayed up all night to finish it, after telling myself “just one more chapter.”
My only criticism is Ms Chase’s penchant for calling cookies “biscuits,” which I find somewhat pretentious. If you’re actually a Brit, then I apologize. That’s just how the cookie crumbles. 😉
February 11, 2019
A fun read about Mia and her assignment with the AMF. She becomes involved in case where the bad guys are trying to destroy the world. They use a bio weapon and kill several vampires. The infection transmits to humans if they are bitten with the same deadly results. She meets Declan, her to be boyfriend and a demi-god along the way. Her real assignment is to find confidence in herself which she seems to do as she does her part to help save the world.
January 7, 2019
Extraordinarily entertaining as always
Our favorite for witches are in their fourth and final year. Follow me as it is her turn to shine. She joins with enough agents to solve a crime and stumbled in to a doomsday prophecy. Follow along as the Mia and the rest race against time to solve the mystery in save the world. Always entertaining check them out
Our favorite for witches are in their fourth and final year. Follow me as it is her turn to shine. She joins with enough agents to solve a crime and stumbled in to a doomsday prophecy. Follow along as the Mia and the rest race against time to solve the mystery in save the world. Always entertaining check them out
January 17, 2019
Enjoyable
As with all of the spell slingers books I have enjoyed the theme, they are well written and full of the same magical stories that makes the dreams seem possible, a separate realm with paranormals of all kinds and a boy meets girl saves the world kind of ethos. Well written, and enjoyable light entertainment.
As with all of the spell slingers books I have enjoyed the theme, they are well written and full of the same magical stories that makes the dreams seem possible, a separate realm with paranormals of all kinds and a boy meets girl saves the world kind of ethos. Well written, and enjoyable light entertainment.
March 29, 2020
Mia's turn to take the lead! This was another exciting story in the Spellslingers world. The threat is timely under the current circumstances - a mysterious plague that they are frantically trying to stop from spreading. We also have the introduction of "Brown Coat," who is an intriguing addition to our cast of characters.
November 10, 2020
Mia's turn.
Mia is sent on a case as part of her assessment, generally the most retiring of the friends she lacks confidence in her abilities but when the vampire gathering she attended becomes part of a much bigger problem and one of the agents she's teamed with dies horribly Mia has to step up and prove she has what it takes.
Mia is sent on a case as part of her assessment, generally the most retiring of the friends she lacks confidence in her abilities but when the vampire gathering she attended becomes part of a much bigger problem and one of the agents she's teamed with dies horribly Mia has to step up and prove she has what it takes.
April 21, 2024
Interesting…
I liked this book more than I thought I would. It feels like there is a dip in the action when Annabel switches gears to a new protagonist in this series and I thought Mia would be no different, especially as she has been the slowest shower in the group. But this book started out fast paced and action packed while developing Mia’s character. Great job, Annabel!
I liked this book more than I thought I would. It feels like there is a dip in the action when Annabel switches gears to a new protagonist in this series and I thought Mia would be no different, especially as she has been the slowest shower in the group. But this book started out fast paced and action packed while developing Mia’s character. Great job, Annabel!
September 30, 2024
It’s Mia turn to prove her mettle, even though she has an amazing academic life, her attitude of being invisible has put a question on het future plans, to this and to decide her future she is paired with two agents and her adventure begins. Quite a fantastical story and development off it,!love the spin on it. Off to read the last book in the series.
January 6, 2019
Great read!
Another amazing adventure for the imagination. Good and evil, life and death love and romance are fantastically brought together to make these series awesomely entertaining. Enjoy!
Another amazing adventure for the imagination. Good and evil, life and death love and romance are fantastically brought together to make these series awesomely entertaining. Enjoy!
January 8, 2019
Love these
My reviews for all of Annabel Chase's books are pretty much the same. I love them all and read them as soon as they're released. The characters are all great and interact so well. Easy, fun reading at its best.
My reviews for all of Annabel Chase's books are pretty much the same. I love them all and read them as soon as they're released. The characters are all great and interact so well. Easy, fun reading at its best.
January 12, 2019
Amazing!
Really enjoyed getting to know quiet Mia and looking forward to her character development... also really liked brown coat and the chemistry between the two of them, Looking forward to book 2!
Really enjoyed getting to know quiet Mia and looking forward to her character development... also really liked brown coat and the chemistry between the two of them, Looking forward to book 2!
March 31, 2019
Love This Author
This story is wonderful. It has a beautiful young heroine and a handsome hero, plus magic. It doesn't contain profanity or sexual situations. All Annabel Chase's books are interesting and fun to read.
This story is wonderful. It has a beautiful young heroine and a handsome hero, plus magic. It doesn't contain profanity or sexual situations. All Annabel Chase's books are interesting and fun to read.
December 12, 2019
What They Don't Teach In School
Paranormal stories are my favorite. The author provides some world building and character development. Magical anything with some twists and turns with some romantic interests moved the pages rapidly toward the pause in this new series.
Paranormal stories are my favorite. The author provides some world building and character development. Magical anything with some twists and turns with some romantic interests moved the pages rapidly toward the pause in this new series.
January 9, 2019
Great series
I have enjoyed this entire series from the start. Can't wait for the next book. Would recommend to all magic lovers.
I have enjoyed this entire series from the start. Can't wait for the next book. Would recommend to all magic lovers.
January 24, 2019
Awesome
I love all the books in the series and I loved to see a Mia centric book! I can’t wait to see what happens next!!
I love all the books in the series and I loved to see a Mia centric book! I can’t wait to see what happens next!!
February 8, 2019
Incredibly cute!
An excellent book for young adults! I enjoyed the casual context and the light storyline. Young love but no sexual explicit wording. Very good!!
An excellent book for young adults! I enjoyed the casual context and the light storyline. Young love but no sexual explicit wording. Very good!!
February 9, 2019
Great book. Mia grows so much. I can't wait to see what happens in the conclusion.
February 10, 2019
Great read
I really loved following the adventures of Mia n Declan and can't wait to read the rest in the series
I really loved following the adventures of Mia n Declan and can't wait to read the rest in the series
February 11, 2019
Light hearted fun to read!
I realize stopping war with novice witches sounds high stress but these books highlight human qualities we all need to work on.
I realize stopping war with novice witches sounds high stress but these books highlight human qualities we all need to work on.
February 23, 2019
Best of the series! So far...
Exactly that! This story was well told and romantic without too much gushyness. Mia is a true heroine anyone can relate to!
Exactly that! This story was well told and romantic without too much gushyness. Mia is a true heroine anyone can relate to!
February 25, 2019
Great book
I loved reading your books. Kept me wanting to turn the next to see what happens next. It not boring
I loved reading your books. Kept me wanting to turn the next to see what happens next. It not boring
April 30, 2019
Spellslingers is a place I want to go to.
I love the characters, the setting of the school and clearly the supernatural murder mystery aspect of it all. Give me more!!
I love the characters, the setting of the school and clearly the supernatural murder mystery aspect of it all. Give me more!!
May 2, 2019
Another winner!
Great read with lots of characters from previous books in the series. Can not speak well enough of this author.
Great read with lots of characters from previous books in the series. Can not speak well enough of this author.
July 1, 2019
Seniors at magic academy
First in a series. Modest or insecure air witch in group effort against plague and end of war prophecy. Interesting love interest.
First in a series. Modest or insecure air witch in group effort against plague and end of war prophecy. Interesting love interest.
October 31, 2019
So great! Love getting to read about the last of the Spellslingers wardens...Mia! Just a great read!
September 19, 2022
Giving this 3 stars for one reason…Annabel, you gave away the big reveal in the previous chapter!
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