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Chloe Chadwick #1
Finding Salus
Chloe Chadwick's last remaining family member, her grandmother, dies in a car accident and leaves her a letter that changes everything Chloe thought she knew about herself. The letter directs her to Salus, an island off the coast of Connecticut that can't be found on any map.
When she arrives, she learns that she's a part of a secret world living alongside humanity, one consisting of magic, shapeshifters, and elementals, where the Greek gods aren't just believed in, they're actually present. But within twenty-four hours of her arrival, a man is murdered, and Chloe is the only suspect. Things only get worse when she has to learn how to control her newfound powers while simultaneously clearing her name.
But then, there's a second murder and the pressure is on her-as well as the suspicion. With some of the unusual residents on Salus calling for her arrest, Chloe finds herself desperate to uncover the many secrets of her new home, including the killer. But will her newfound friendships and skills as a private investigator be enough?
When she arrives, she learns that she's a part of a secret world living alongside humanity, one consisting of magic, shapeshifters, and elementals, where the Greek gods aren't just believed in, they're actually present. But within twenty-four hours of her arrival, a man is murdered, and Chloe is the only suspect. Things only get worse when she has to learn how to control her newfound powers while simultaneously clearing her name.
But then, there's a second murder and the pressure is on her-as well as the suspicion. With some of the unusual residents on Salus calling for her arrest, Chloe finds herself desperate to uncover the many secrets of her new home, including the killer. But will her newfound friendships and skills as a private investigator be enough?
- GenresFantasy
293 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 31, 2021
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About the author
Meg M. Robinson
14 books8 followersMeg M. Robinson is a fantasy author who lives in north Georgia with her husband, cat, and three dogs.
She’s obsessed with crows, mythology, and Halloween. And, of course, books. When she’s not focused on either reading or writing a book, she enjoys going for motorcycle rides with her husband, archery, and baking.
Her favorite books to write are what she terms ‘bathtub books’—stories that allow her readers to just relax and get lost in the story. Greek mythology influences every book, as she’s adored it since she was a child.
When plotting a new story, she loves to weave real-world places, mysteries, and myths into her stories, but with her own twists. It was watching a video on Stonehenge’s purpose that led to her writing her first full story, where she came up with her own story behind Stonehenge.
She’s obsessed with crows, mythology, and Halloween. And, of course, books. When she’s not focused on either reading or writing a book, she enjoys going for motorcycle rides with her husband, archery, and baking.
Her favorite books to write are what she terms ‘bathtub books’—stories that allow her readers to just relax and get lost in the story. Greek mythology influences every book, as she’s adored it since she was a child.
When plotting a new story, she loves to weave real-world places, mysteries, and myths into her stories, but with her own twists. It was watching a video on Stonehenge’s purpose that led to her writing her first full story, where she came up with her own story behind Stonehenge.
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December 29, 2023
After the death of her Grandmother, Chloe goes to a small town named Salus to settle her grandmothers estate. Once she enters the town she discovers witches bears vampires and more (oh my). Her views of the world are quickly changed when she is the lead suspect in a murder which is shrouded in mystery and magic. This is a quick story that draws you in and keeps you interested. Love the author’s development of the characters and the town.
September 4, 2022
~Disclaimer: I received a free audiobook copy of this book.~
I continue to read books about suddenly inheriting a magical house/heritage.....a shift in my tropes of choice. As I said in my last review of this trope (Midlife Magica and Magnolias by Meredith Carlisle), this serves the purpose of being able to give us worldbuilding by having the protagonist learn it alongside you. It also gives you the person in a strange world vibe that I love.
I’m a fan of magic systems, so long as they don’t get too lore heavy, and enjoyed the magic lessons. I am a fan of LITRPG and that often has numbers and detailed explanations of the how of the skills/magic.
The cast was a bit large for a single book, but not too bad an introduction for a series. And I feel the main group got fleshed out well. I liked the characters and found the dialogue realistic.
““Promise not to freak out?”
“Uh, no? Sorry, but I just can’t predict what my reaction will be to something unknown. Like when someone promises not to get mad, how do you know? Maybe you’ll be royally pissed off. But I can try not to freak out?”” (Pg 47)
As far as the romance is concerned, it appears to be falling into the love triangle side of things. Which I am never a fan of. It doesn’t add positive tension in my opinion and just comes off as somebody needs to make up their mind ASAP. Of course, maybe that will change in the sequel. So, I guess I’ll find out later.
The mystery didn’t really have as many hints to it as I would have expected to be provided (given that our MC is a private investigator). Some aspects of it wrapped up rather abruptly, but there was a tease for the rest of the series. More questions need to be answered and I’m intrigued enough to follow along.
Narration was excellent. It was easy to listen to and tune out the outside world.
I continue to read books about suddenly inheriting a magical house/heritage.....a shift in my tropes of choice. As I said in my last review of this trope (Midlife Magica and Magnolias by Meredith Carlisle), this serves the purpose of being able to give us worldbuilding by having the protagonist learn it alongside you. It also gives you the person in a strange world vibe that I love.
I’m a fan of magic systems, so long as they don’t get too lore heavy, and enjoyed the magic lessons. I am a fan of LITRPG and that often has numbers and detailed explanations of the how of the skills/magic.
The cast was a bit large for a single book, but not too bad an introduction for a series. And I feel the main group got fleshed out well. I liked the characters and found the dialogue realistic.
““Promise not to freak out?”
“Uh, no? Sorry, but I just can’t predict what my reaction will be to something unknown. Like when someone promises not to get mad, how do you know? Maybe you’ll be royally pissed off. But I can try not to freak out?”” (Pg 47)
As far as the romance is concerned, it appears to be falling into the love triangle side of things. Which I am never a fan of. It doesn’t add positive tension in my opinion and just comes off as somebody needs to make up their mind ASAP. Of course, maybe that will change in the sequel. So, I guess I’ll find out later.
The mystery didn’t really have as many hints to it as I would have expected to be provided (given that our MC is a private investigator). Some aspects of it wrapped up rather abruptly, but there was a tease for the rest of the series. More questions need to be answered and I’m intrigued enough to follow along.
Narration was excellent. It was easy to listen to and tune out the outside world.
July 7, 2022
I generally enjoyed this. I thought it got a little info-dumpy with all the magic lessons and that slowed things down a bit. And the mystery basically solved itself when the author was ready to wrap the book up, instead of Chloe actually doing anything to solve it. But I thought the world was interesting, I liked the characters, and I’m curious to see how the romance(s) develop. (I wish it would turn into a why-choose romance. But I know better than to hope for that.) All in all, the book won’t be topping my favorites chart, but I’d happily read the next one…or listen to it. Maria McCann did a fine job with the narration.
October 1, 2022
Cute
A quick fun read. Good characters and location. I love supernaturals and this one has nearly all of them. I wanted Chloe to go another way with the new relationship angle but hey...that's just me
A quick fun read. Good characters and location. I love supernaturals and this one has nearly all of them. I wanted Chloe to go another way with the new relationship angle but hey...that's just me
June 19, 2023
Really enjoyable.
World building is done well.
I need more, I need to know what her mixed heritage is.
4 star listen.
Will wait for the rest on audio.
Audio was done well and I’m a fan of the side characters.
World building is done well.
I need more, I need to know what her mixed heritage is.
4 star listen.
Will wait for the rest on audio.
Audio was done well and I’m a fan of the side characters.
January 10, 2022
I received a free copy from the publisher and I was hooked by chapter 3. I love this book! I can't wait for the other books of the series to come out.
February 9, 2022
Awesome book.
Really well written and detailed.
I had fun reading it and could actually feel Chloe's emotions throughout the book.
I recommend.
Really well written and detailed.
I had fun reading it and could actually feel Chloe's emotions throughout the book.
I recommend.
January 27, 2026
So good. Way better than I thought. The front says romance novel and there is some romance but mostly the mystery. Things just kept happening and the end left you totally hanging.
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