The Third Flame

by S.J. Davis, P. Mattern

Wild and spirited Beatrix Imogen Bell has attended the Castle Coven Finishing School for Witchcraft since she turned 17, along with steadfast friends and Tansy, Beauregard and Valerian. The 1950’s in America are an exciting time to be alive, and after graduation she plans to study Advanced Sorcery in Europe. Raised by an adoptive family of ‘Kitchen Witches’, Trixie never knew her real parents.It has been over a hundred years since Prius,the Headmaster of the school, has taken a bride selected from among the students. The selection process is simple. During the weekly Whyspers Ceremony in the Cathedral, all the female students line up and take turns standing before the altar where three massive white pillar candles are arranged. The two on the sides are eternally lit by enchanted flame, while the highest one in the middle remains unlit until time and destiny choose the young witch of royal lineage that is to become Prius’ bride.One day as she takes her turn kneeling before the altar, the third flame ignites and her best laid plans for her future are shattered.Facing the reality of marrying the Headmaster in yards of black tulle and never leaving Castle Coven she and her friends elect to escape to a place they have only heard rumors about, The Enclave, a haven for free witches. Their journey won’t be easy as Prius has put a price on her immortality for whoever returns her to him. The young witches are pursued by dark forces of the powerful Headmaster Warlock and encounter untold supernatural dangers and unexpected betrayals along the way.It will take all the witchcraft, wisdom, and courage she can muster to escape her fate.

148 pages, Paperback

Published October 12, 2018

About the author

SJ is a Virginia girl living in the Motor City. She loves Typhoo English Tea, flip flops, capris, and cardigans. When she isn't busy writing and publishing, she is busy being a band/soccer/lax/Wolverine mom. Go Blue!