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Chronicles of Winland Underwood #1
One If By Land
She's no stranger to running and hiding but she's used to doing it alone.
Winland Underwood, daughter to the legendary "Fixer", has seen her fair share of magical mayhem.
She's just never wanted to be a part of it.
But when a group of magical refugees needs her help, she's finding it hard to say no. This half Light Elf and half Witch has her work cut out for her.
How do you hide a whole group of people in plain sight?
Just when Winland thinks she has it figured out, the town they have fled to has other plans.
With a darkness lurking deep within the Ozarks, their safe haven is not what it seems.
Follow Winland and her group of refugees as they battle to stay hidden while they find themselves in the middle an ancient mystery that is threatening to unravel everything.
Is Winland enough to save them all? Or will she have to call in re-enforcements?
Click BUY NOW or READ FOR FREE and see what kind of magical adventures await Winland!
Winland Underwood, daughter to the legendary "Fixer", has seen her fair share of magical mayhem.
She's just never wanted to be a part of it.
But when a group of magical refugees needs her help, she's finding it hard to say no. This half Light Elf and half Witch has her work cut out for her.
How do you hide a whole group of people in plain sight?
Just when Winland thinks she has it figured out, the town they have fled to has other plans.
With a darkness lurking deep within the Ozarks, their safe haven is not what it seems.
Follow Winland and her group of refugees as they battle to stay hidden while they find themselves in the middle an ancient mystery that is threatening to unravel everything.
Is Winland enough to save them all? Or will she have to call in re-enforcements?
Click BUY NOW or READ FOR FREE and see what kind of magical adventures await Winland!
296 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 20, 2022
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About the author
Martha Carr
559 books766 followersOkay, I'm a late bloomer who's a big DC comics fan and spent my childhood summers on the Jersey shore but I was born under a wandering star and have lived in different parts of America ever since. That's enough about me. Need to feel inspired today? Looking for something to make you root for an ordinary hero? I'm all about that in everything I write.
I love a good tale that makes me wonder about things and I love a story even more that leaves me feeling inspired or like I'm capable of doing more than I realized. That's my goal with everything I've ever written. Some of the stories I tell involve twisting, turning thrillers and others have a lot of magic.
There's something to be said for getting lost in another world and coming out the other side feeling a little better about yourself or the possibilities in front of you. That's basically the best part of life in a nutshell, no matter what kind of story I'm setting out to tell.
Thank you for checking out my stories!
I love a good tale that makes me wonder about things and I love a story even more that leaves me feeling inspired or like I'm capable of doing more than I realized. That's my goal with everything I've ever written. Some of the stories I tell involve twisting, turning thrillers and others have a lot of magic.
There's something to be said for getting lost in another world and coming out the other side feeling a little better about yourself or the possibilities in front of you. That's basically the best part of life in a nutshell, no matter what kind of story I'm setting out to tell.
Thank you for checking out my stories!
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January 26, 2023
Had a real difficult time trying And ferrying this book finally just stopped trying. Couldn't quite sympathize with the characters and forgot what I'd just read.
September 28, 2023
I really enjoyed this.
It's related to the Leira Chronicles, but is also a series in it's own right, and I'm thoroughly enjoying learning about Turner Underwood's Eldest daughter, Winland.
She is a strong character, but also gentle to others who need that from her, but I see that she also has nerves of steel, once she makes her mind up about something - even if her mind is telling her it's the wrong thing to do, for survival!
I'm really looking forwards to learning more about her - and of the people she's chosen to live with, and help to protect - it looks like it's going to be a great adventure!
So, as I want to get back to the series, and start Book Two: 'Two if by Magic', then I'm off to start reading it - and I'll catch you on the flip side, to let you know what I think of it!
It's related to the Leira Chronicles, but is also a series in it's own right, and I'm thoroughly enjoying learning about Turner Underwood's Eldest daughter, Winland.
She is a strong character, but also gentle to others who need that from her, but I see that she also has nerves of steel, once she makes her mind up about something - even if her mind is telling her it's the wrong thing to do, for survival!
I'm really looking forwards to learning more about her - and of the people she's chosen to live with, and help to protect - it looks like it's going to be a great adventure!
So, as I want to get back to the series, and start Book Two: 'Two if by Magic', then I'm off to start reading it - and I'll catch you on the flip side, to let you know what I think of it!
July 29, 2022
Doesn't work
Your dialog and plot line are separate things. I could just go through and pick out the plot line read it and not need the rest. The dialogue is almost meaningless. I particularly,dislike the old hide the plot. Just ask someone is about to actually talk about the plot, the door suddenly bangs open. So they are distracted and you do not get back for 5000 pages. Really hate that. Have a real plot that in the blathering about meaningless. If you blather put the plot off too much. I loose all interest
Your dialog and plot line are separate things. I could just go through and pick out the plot line read it and not need the rest. The dialogue is almost meaningless. I particularly,dislike the old hide the plot. Just ask someone is about to actually talk about the plot, the door suddenly bangs open. So they are distracted and you do not get back for 5000 pages. Really hate that. Have a real plot that in the blathering about meaningless. If you blather put the plot off too much. I loose all interest
November 25, 2022
Oh so good...again!!
Although this is the first from this series (nope, not read daddy's series...yet!!) You hit the story running...and you don't really stop...as per usual from this duo. Yet again, a strong leading lady (Winland) with some quirky friends...and a formidable foe. Help from unexpected angles ramps up not only the adventure but the mystery as well....yet another set I will have.to wait patiently for...
Although this is the first from this series (nope, not read daddy's series...yet!!) You hit the story running...and you don't really stop...as per usual from this duo. Yet again, a strong leading lady (Winland) with some quirky friends...and a formidable foe. Help from unexpected angles ramps up not only the adventure but the mystery as well....yet another set I will have.to wait patiently for...
February 16, 2024
I think that this is the first book that Anderle co-wrote that I did not like.
Martha Carr is the grandmaster of stories that use building suspense around people who are not telling others things that should be told.
And I really hate that.
In this first book it has 5 separate occasions.
A dryad can only talk in riddles, people are attacked, while they are in a refugee camp, and they don't tell anybody. And so on and on on,
Martha Carr is the grandmaster of stories that use building suspense around people who are not telling others things that should be told.
And I really hate that.
In this first book it has 5 separate occasions.
A dryad can only talk in riddles, people are attacked, while they are in a refugee camp, and they don't tell anybody. And so on and on on,
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 4, 2022
Loved this!
Loved the characters and the story about Tucker Underwood's daughter. A quick read, this new Oriceran story is everything I expect a Carr/Anderle book to be. The humor is right-on and despite a few editing misses, the tale flowed fairly well. I look forward to more books in this series.
Loved the characters and the story about Tucker Underwood's daughter. A quick read, this new Oriceran story is everything I expect a Carr/Anderle book to be. The humor is right-on and despite a few editing misses, the tale flowed fairly well. I look forward to more books in this series.
January 1, 2023
Solid read
While it started off a bit slow and disjointed the story got its legs. Some good characters and an interesting story are giving me some hope for the series. I've got the whole lot loaded in the Kindle so we'll see.
While it started off a bit slow and disjointed the story got its legs. Some good characters and an interesting story are giving me some hope for the series. I've got the whole lot loaded in the Kindle so we'll see.
June 29, 2022
Great new beginning
It's always a delight when an author you admire starts a new series. New places to discover, new characters to meet...
It's always a delight when an author you admire starts a new series. New places to discover, new characters to meet...
July 23, 2022
I'm glad I made myself finish.
The story started off slow but picked up maybe 1/3 of the way thru. I was going to move on to another book. I'm glad I made myself finish it.
The story started off slow but picked up maybe 1/3 of the way thru. I was going to move on to another book. I'm glad I made myself finish it.
October 5, 2022
it was not what i thought it was.
November 7, 2022
Yay
It seems I was waiting forever for the Winland series. But thank you for coming through in such a fun and compelling way. Enjoy,
It seems I was waiting forever for the Winland series. But thank you for coming through in such a fun and compelling way. Enjoy,
January 26, 2023
This was awfully written. I'm giving up at 8% read cause I can't imagine it getting better.
February 19, 2023
Different story
It was ok. New fixer new problems and new town to build. How to use magic when its being supressed. Interesting to see where this series heads.
It was ok. New fixer new problems and new town to build. How to use magic when its being supressed. Interesting to see where this series heads.
February 20, 2023
Was hard to get into, but it turned out to be good.
April 27, 2023
This book took a minute to fully get into but wasn’t a bad read.
May 20, 2023
good book
Slow to start but gets better as you read on, definitely an adventure and looking forward to the next book
Slow to start but gets better as you read on, definitely an adventure and looking forward to the next book
April 18, 2024
Although I finished it, I couldn't get into it.
November 8, 2024
Loved it!
Keira was fantastic and now Winland is excellent! Thank you. Truly enjoying all of your writing. Can’t wait to see Erickson get his.
Keira was fantastic and now Winland is excellent! Thank you. Truly enjoying all of your writing. Can’t wait to see Erickson get his.
July 3, 2022
Another good series
Winland is leading a group fleeing an evil magical bent on killing them all. She manages to find them a new home to build and defend, and at the same time finds a new bad guy to take on. The characters are a mixture of witches, shifters, elves and dwarves, the storyline is so good you don't want to put the book down, and there is a lot of humor and action in the story. I cannot wait to continue the series.
Winland is leading a group fleeing an evil magical bent on killing them all. She manages to find them a new home to build and defend, and at the same time finds a new bad guy to take on. The characters are a mixture of witches, shifters, elves and dwarves, the storyline is so good you don't want to put the book down, and there is a lot of humor and action in the story. I cannot wait to continue the series.
December 11, 2022
An exciting, new addition to the Oriceran cannon
This series takes us to whole new levels of understanding of the Oriceran universe. It’s not so much a CHANGE, as deeper explication of how the Kemana, and magic itself, truly function.
This “expansion,” if you will, began in the Evermore Chronicles and continues here. What began as a simplistic concept akin to a storage battery now, quite literally, assumes a life of its own. That’s entertaining in ways I hadn’t expected.
What’s TRULY entertaining, however, as is always the case with what I like to call The Mike and Martha Show, are the characters and their personalities. These characters really are a bunch of characters - acting up and acting out, but always stalwart and true.
More than in any other of their series, this one is truly a portrait of those personalities and less of the story itself. Let me say, that it is a beautiful portrait, at that. The interactions between these people are priceless! Perfectly depicted, it’s amusing and poignant all at once.
So pick this book up, sit yourself down and get ready to enjoy!
This series takes us to whole new levels of understanding of the Oriceran universe. It’s not so much a CHANGE, as deeper explication of how the Kemana, and magic itself, truly function.
This “expansion,” if you will, began in the Evermore Chronicles and continues here. What began as a simplistic concept akin to a storage battery now, quite literally, assumes a life of its own. That’s entertaining in ways I hadn’t expected.
What’s TRULY entertaining, however, as is always the case with what I like to call The Mike and Martha Show, are the characters and their personalities. These characters really are a bunch of characters - acting up and acting out, but always stalwart and true.
More than in any other of their series, this one is truly a portrait of those personalities and less of the story itself. Let me say, that it is a beautiful portrait, at that. The interactions between these people are priceless! Perfectly depicted, it’s amusing and poignant all at once.
So pick this book up, sit yourself down and get ready to enjoy!
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