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Magic After Dark: 7 Books Full of Adventure and Romance
Dive into the darker side of magic
Enter the underbelly of city life, where werewolves, demons, and vampires stalk the streets. These six bestselling urban fantasy novels plus bonus novella will submerge you in a page-turning world of modern magic.
Half Wolf by Aimee Easterling
When half-werewolf Fen is cast out of her home pack, she and an unlikely ally are forced to shore up her waning power in an effort to save half-shifters everywhere.
Unquiet Souls by Christine Pope
When the hosts of the new Project Demon Hunters show investigate a demon-infested mansion, evil follows Audrey Barrett home...and she learns why her co-host is the last man she can trust.
Dark Hunt by Kim Richardson
Tasked with tracking down a demon that's killing humans, hunter Rowyn is forced to partner with an angel-born warrior who has an ulterior motive. But Rowyn's own dark secret could upend everything...
A Fistful of Evil by Rebecca Chastain
Madison actively avoids her soul-sight—until she witnesses ethereal monsters feasting on a stranger's soul...and the monsters notice her. Thrust into a dangerous new world, Madison must master her atrophied abilities fast if she has any hope of survival.
The Wolf Within by M.J. Scott
Ashley Keenan just wants to be normal. But then her ex-lover, now werewolf, turns up with a lead on the vampire who murdered her family. To survive, she might just have to leave normal behind and embrace her inner monster.
Vampire Midnight by Gary Jonas
Kelly Chan agrees to kill a vampire, but finds herself under his spell. How do you kill something you've been commanded to protect?
Sylphide by K. Gorman
When a private investigator breaks into Allish Statia's apartment and threatens her with a gun, she is able to use her Wind Elemental powers to subdue the man—but he is only part of something much bigger. Something that wants the destruction of her, her husband, and every single Mage in the city.
Enter the underbelly of city life, where werewolves, demons, and vampires stalk the streets. These six bestselling urban fantasy novels plus bonus novella will submerge you in a page-turning world of modern magic.
Half Wolf by Aimee Easterling
When half-werewolf Fen is cast out of her home pack, she and an unlikely ally are forced to shore up her waning power in an effort to save half-shifters everywhere.
Unquiet Souls by Christine Pope
When the hosts of the new Project Demon Hunters show investigate a demon-infested mansion, evil follows Audrey Barrett home...and she learns why her co-host is the last man she can trust.
Dark Hunt by Kim Richardson
Tasked with tracking down a demon that's killing humans, hunter Rowyn is forced to partner with an angel-born warrior who has an ulterior motive. But Rowyn's own dark secret could upend everything...
A Fistful of Evil by Rebecca Chastain
Madison actively avoids her soul-sight—until she witnesses ethereal monsters feasting on a stranger's soul...and the monsters notice her. Thrust into a dangerous new world, Madison must master her atrophied abilities fast if she has any hope of survival.
The Wolf Within by M.J. Scott
Ashley Keenan just wants to be normal. But then her ex-lover, now werewolf, turns up with a lead on the vampire who murdered her family. To survive, she might just have to leave normal behind and embrace her inner monster.
Vampire Midnight by Gary Jonas
Kelly Chan agrees to kill a vampire, but finds herself under his spell. How do you kill something you've been commanded to protect?
Sylphide by K. Gorman
When a private investigator breaks into Allish Statia's apartment and threatens her with a gun, she is able to use her Wind Elemental powers to subdue the man—but he is only part of something much bigger. Something that wants the destruction of her, her husband, and every single Mage in the city.
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First published March 4, 2019
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About the author
Rebecca Chastain
34 books294 followersREBECCA CHASTAIN is a feminist, animal advocate, and nature devotee. She believes empathy is a hero’s trait and love is a motive, an inside job, and a transformative energy that shapes each person’s world. She is the USA Today bestselling author of the Gargoyle Guardian Chronicles series, the Terra Haven Chronicles series that begins with Deadlines & Dryads, and the Madison Fox urban fantasy series.
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March 12, 2019This box set contains 7 urban fantasy books (all first in the series) and is currently free on all retailers. Its worth grabbing just for Rebecca Chastain’s A Fistful of Evil (which I already read and loved) but I’m looking forward to trying the other authors too.
Full list of stories included:
Half Wolf - Aimee Easterling
Unquiet Souls - Christine Pope
Dark Hunt - Kim Richardson
A Fistful of Evil - Rebecca Chastain
The Wolf Within - M.J. Scott
Vampire Midnight - Gary Jonas
Sylphide - K Gorman
Full list of stories included:
Half Wolf - Aimee Easterling
Unquiet Souls - Christine Pope
Dark Hunt - Kim Richardson
A Fistful of Evil - Rebecca Chastain
The Wolf Within - M.J. Scott
Vampire Midnight - Gary Jonas
Sylphide - K Gorman
March 25, 2019
What an amazing collection of fantasy books to keep you intrigued for a few hours. Magic and many different paranormal creatures to make a superb series.
March 12, 2019
I am excited to read several of the stories in this collection, but so far, the only one I have had a chance to read is Aimee Easterling's Half Wolf, so here is my review for that, and I will update when I have time to read more.
I really enjoyed this fun, quick-paced read about an insecure half-wolf learning how to lead and protect her newly formed pack. I liked the characters and wanted to find out what would happen to them. I was quickly drawn into the story (great opening) and generally had no problem suspending disbelief. There was action, humor, mystery, drama, and romance.
I know some reviewers have complained about the main character’s mistakes and poor communication among the pack, but I think that made sense in context. A large part of the story is the main character’s development, both getting in touch with her own wolf and learning how to lead a pack, and you don’t get that kind of growth without making some mistakes. Urban fantasy offers plenty of powerful heroines these days, but I actually prefer books that allow the main characters to grow more.
That said, I am giving this a 4 rather than a 5 because I was occasionally a little frustrated waiting for the main character's understanding of the situation to catch up with my own. However, there were also a couple surprises that I didn’t see coming.
This is the first novel in Ms. Easterling's Alpha Underground series, but it stands well on its own. The editing was fine. Readers should be aware that there is some violence and one sexually explicit scene. Personally, I wasn’t uncomfortable with any of the content.
I’d recommend this to anyone who enjoys character-driven urban fantasy/paranormal romance.
I really enjoyed this fun, quick-paced read about an insecure half-wolf learning how to lead and protect her newly formed pack. I liked the characters and wanted to find out what would happen to them. I was quickly drawn into the story (great opening) and generally had no problem suspending disbelief. There was action, humor, mystery, drama, and romance.
I know some reviewers have complained about the main character’s mistakes and poor communication among the pack, but I think that made sense in context. A large part of the story is the main character’s development, both getting in touch with her own wolf and learning how to lead a pack, and you don’t get that kind of growth without making some mistakes. Urban fantasy offers plenty of powerful heroines these days, but I actually prefer books that allow the main characters to grow more.
That said, I am giving this a 4 rather than a 5 because I was occasionally a little frustrated waiting for the main character's understanding of the situation to catch up with my own. However, there were also a couple surprises that I didn’t see coming.
This is the first novel in Ms. Easterling's Alpha Underground series, but it stands well on its own. The editing was fine. Readers should be aware that there is some violence and one sexually explicit scene. Personally, I wasn’t uncomfortable with any of the content.
I’d recommend this to anyone who enjoys character-driven urban fantasy/paranormal romance.
March 10, 2019
Always love these collections with lot of interesting action-packed, intriguing and suspenseful stories. My review is for Half Wolf by Aimee Easterling but I’m halfway through Unquiet Souls by Christine Pope and enjoying it. Got a good and huge collection!
Half Wolf by Aimee Easterling
Fen was leading her new pack as an alpha, a weak and unskilled one but anyway an alpha. Her leadership was teetering, her chickened wolf was not helping, the Enforcer was stalking them and they got involved in a very dangerous situation. The kidnap and murder of Halfies made Fen and her small pack got involved in a very dangerous situation. Circumstances had added new mates to the pack, and all was not peach and cream. There was distrust, misunderstanding and even deceive and betrayal. But what seemed to be the obvious wasn’t and soon things got more complicated, the action fiercer and Fen had to make her mind and stand for what was her duty. Really enjoyed the story, the characters, the story line, the suspense, Fen inner bickering with her wolf and of course, her scenes with Hunter. Seems she was not without resources when it came to her attraction to Hunter, at all. Liked the author’s writing style and the attention to details that I appreciated. The characters were interesting, the narrations and descriptions detailed with Fen’s comments and even her cluelessness at was around her was amusing.
Half Wolf by Aimee Easterling
Fen was leading her new pack as an alpha, a weak and unskilled one but anyway an alpha. Her leadership was teetering, her chickened wolf was not helping, the Enforcer was stalking them and they got involved in a very dangerous situation. The kidnap and murder of Halfies made Fen and her small pack got involved in a very dangerous situation. Circumstances had added new mates to the pack, and all was not peach and cream. There was distrust, misunderstanding and even deceive and betrayal. But what seemed to be the obvious wasn’t and soon things got more complicated, the action fiercer and Fen had to make her mind and stand for what was her duty. Really enjoyed the story, the characters, the story line, the suspense, Fen inner bickering with her wolf and of course, her scenes with Hunter. Seems she was not without resources when it came to her attraction to Hunter, at all. Liked the author’s writing style and the attention to details that I appreciated. The characters were interesting, the narrations and descriptions detailed with Fen’s comments and even her cluelessness at was around her was amusing.
March 12, 2019
I actually own a few of these books in this set and am voluntarily reviewing the others in the set as I was given a complimentary copy of the entire boxed set
Half Wolf by Aimee Easterling: Not realizing that this was a spinoff book from a different series from the author I am rather pleased to say that I wasn't completely lost with the storyline as I have been in other books. The author does a wonderful job of letting the reader know a little from the previous series, without spoilers that would ruin that series, so we are not completely lost. I can't wait to read all of the books now
Unquiet Souls by Christine Pope: Loved the storyline for this book, the world building and characters fit it perfectly and I will be reading more of the series
Dark Hunt by Kim Richardson: Very unique start to a great series, I can not wait to read more !
A Fistful of Evil by Rebecca Chastain: OmG this book ! I fell into this book and fell in love with Madison . I like how she refused to back down even though she had no clue of what was going on. I signed up for the authors news letter because I really want to keep up with her work
The Wolf Within by M.J. Scott: While the main character made me grind my teeth I did enjoy the action packed fast reading pace that flowed perfectly.
Half Wolf by Aimee Easterling: Not realizing that this was a spinoff book from a different series from the author I am rather pleased to say that I wasn't completely lost with the storyline as I have been in other books. The author does a wonderful job of letting the reader know a little from the previous series, without spoilers that would ruin that series, so we are not completely lost. I can't wait to read all of the books now
Unquiet Souls by Christine Pope: Loved the storyline for this book, the world building and characters fit it perfectly and I will be reading more of the series
Dark Hunt by Kim Richardson: Very unique start to a great series, I can not wait to read more !
A Fistful of Evil by Rebecca Chastain: OmG this book ! I fell into this book and fell in love with Madison . I like how she refused to back down even though she had no clue of what was going on. I signed up for the authors news letter because I really want to keep up with her work
The Wolf Within by M.J. Scott: While the main character made me grind my teeth I did enjoy the action packed fast reading pace that flowed perfectly.
March 9, 2019
ONE AMAZING ADVENTURE!!!
Man, what a ride. Talk about a walk on the wild side. Whew! I'll get this out eventually. Maybe! If you're looking for wicked witches, sexy demons, burly werewolves, lots of magic and swirling emotions that will definitely rock your world, congratulations my friend, you've found it. I'm not sure how much is speculation, research or just imagination but these guys have created a vividly detailed world where wicked seem to be good for more than just going to hell. The characters chemistry sizzles from the pages and seem to suck you in the vortex until you feel the wind, the heat and lightening. The way they have the scenes playing out so realistically you get so caught up in it, that you feel your along for the ride. You're torn between two different beliefs as the main characters try to come to terms with everything all at once and the powers they have to deal with. On a path of danger and suspense, I'm not sure they're ready for bring this bad boy roaring to life flawlessly. This is definitely one collection you won't want to part with. Remarkable job guys, thanks for sharing this bad boy with us.
Man, what a ride. Talk about a walk on the wild side. Whew! I'll get this out eventually. Maybe! If you're looking for wicked witches, sexy demons, burly werewolves, lots of magic and swirling emotions that will definitely rock your world, congratulations my friend, you've found it. I'm not sure how much is speculation, research or just imagination but these guys have created a vividly detailed world where wicked seem to be good for more than just going to hell. The characters chemistry sizzles from the pages and seem to suck you in the vortex until you feel the wind, the heat and lightening. The way they have the scenes playing out so realistically you get so caught up in it, that you feel your along for the ride. You're torn between two different beliefs as the main characters try to come to terms with everything all at once and the powers they have to deal with. On a path of danger and suspense, I'm not sure they're ready for bring this bad boy roaring to life flawlessly. This is definitely one collection you won't want to part with. Remarkable job guys, thanks for sharing this bad boy with us.
March 10, 2019
When I saw Magic After Dark I just had to grab it. I mean, after all, 6 of the 7 books here were by authors in my group of “gotta-read, faves”. Well, let me just say that all seven of these stories were totally fantastic. This truly was the advertised “7 Books Full of Adventure and Romance”. For anyone who loves modern urban fantasy stories featuring Werewolves, Demons, Vampires, and Angels, this is the perfect collection for you. Read the publisher’s blurb. It gives thumbnail descriptions for each of the stories. If they’re at all appealing then you’ll love this collection. But for the fact that I’m literally dictating this review to my husband from my hospital bed I could go on and on with praises. This collection definitely deserves it. Since I can’t do that I will simply note that the collection is most definitely one to read, and it is easy to highly recommend.
April 2, 2019
Magic and powerful women
This assembly of books was a blessing and an insomnia inducing read. I had actually read one of the books and got to reintroduce myself to its magic. Highly recommended!
This assembly of books was a blessing and an insomnia inducing read. I had actually read one of the books and got to reintroduce myself to its magic. Highly recommended!
May 23, 2019
Good way to find new authors
Different stories, some completer, others not so much. I didn't read a couple of stories past first chapter, others I read and looked up author and the sequels. I recommend this to any paranormal reader. Just go in knowing not all are complete..
Different stories, some completer, others not so much. I didn't read a couple of stories past first chapter, others I read and looked up author and the sequels. I recommend this to any paranormal reader. Just go in knowing not all are complete..
November 4, 2021
Interesting set of books
I liked most of the books in this set. All the stories were well written with excellent descriptions. A few of the books made me emotional enough to shed a few tears.
I liked most of the books in this set. All the stories were well written with excellent descriptions. A few of the books made me emotional enough to shed a few tears.
March 15, 2019
These stories make you laugh and cry. A real variety to enjoy.
March 31, 2019
A superior anthology
Anthology is how we are so blessed with a outstanding group and not only are these novels entertaining and exciting but they give you a run for your money.
Anthology is how we are so blessed with a outstanding group and not only are these novels entertaining and exciting but they give you a run for your money.
September 22, 2020
Fantastic starters
Most of the stories were really great, have bought some of the next books. It comes down to personal taste 🙂. Recommend 😉
Most of the stories were really great, have bought some of the next books. It comes down to personal taste 🙂. Recommend 😉
March 27, 2022
I enjoyed all 7 books in this boxset. Well worth reading.
May 2, 2022
Magic After Dark: 7 Books of Adventure
I liked 4 of the stories. I thought they were very entertaining. I would highly recommend that you read this book set.
I liked 4 of the stories. I thought they were very entertaining. I would highly recommend that you read this book set.
September 1, 2023
I found the stories good, but some smaller parts are a bit boring to me. I would not mind to read more.
December 29, 2024
Like the curate's egg
Interesting book. Several good stories and several not so good. Overall, worth the money.
Amazon says six more words needed
Interesting book. Several good stories and several not so good. Overall, worth the money.
Amazon says six more words needed
April 23, 2020
Overall quite good.
Some of the books were better edited than others. Some kept my interest better than others. Having the same side kick types and names reoccurring in different stories was distracting.
Some of the books were better edited than others. Some kept my interest better than others. Having the same side kick types and names reoccurring in different stories was distracting.
April 9, 2020
Magic after dark
I liked reading this series, full of adventure and romance featuring werewolves, demons, vampires. Kept you on your toes, wanting to read more.
I liked reading this series, full of adventure and romance featuring werewolves, demons, vampires. Kept you on your toes, wanting to read more.
January 3, 2023
I love this & I can't wait for more.
I will be also leaving a review on Goodreads @ Amazon.
And letting everyone know about it.
So I gave it a 5 Stars.
I will be also leaving a review on Goodreads @ Amazon.
And letting everyone know about it.
So I gave it a 5 Stars.
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