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Protecting Supernaturals 1: House of the Talismancer
Paul Watkins always wanted to believe in the supernatural. Poltergeists, werewolves, witches, he desperately wanted them all to be real.
Then he discovered they truly did exist. And it’s his task to protect them.
After a beautiful woman who claims to be hunted by dangerous men catches a ride, his life changes forever. He’s taken to a strange and magical mansion, told that he’s its new owner, and that he has the power of he can enchant objects, places, and people, infusing them with magical power. Not only that, but the mansion is home to many supernatural creatures, beautiful ones among them, all desperately needing his magic.
Paul’s life will never be the same again. And he wouldn’t have it any other way.
But if he wants to keep it, he’ll need to protect the supernaturals.
Protecting Supernaturals contains unconventional relationships between the main character and multiple women.
Then he discovered they truly did exist. And it’s his task to protect them.
After a beautiful woman who claims to be hunted by dangerous men catches a ride, his life changes forever. He’s taken to a strange and magical mansion, told that he’s its new owner, and that he has the power of he can enchant objects, places, and people, infusing them with magical power. Not only that, but the mansion is home to many supernatural creatures, beautiful ones among them, all desperately needing his magic.
Paul’s life will never be the same again. And he wouldn’t have it any other way.
But if he wants to keep it, he’ll need to protect the supernaturals.
Protecting Supernaturals contains unconventional relationships between the main character and multiple women.
415 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 10, 2022
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November 7, 2022
Fairly standard (sub)urban fantasy with hot monster girls. Story was ok, but pacing and characters were a bit off. Particularly the chapter-long sex scene near the end was excessive and really interrupted the actual story.
Evidently this was the author's first book, so not bad by that standard, but hopefully book two is a bit tighter.
Evidently this was the author's first book, so not bad by that standard, but hopefully book two is a bit tighter.
October 20, 2022
This subset of fantasy books has certain expectations.
You expect a quick set up to the world state. There will be very convenient interactions ending in a quick relationship, or several. All of that is par for the course. What differentiates good from bad is well made characters and an interesting storyline. This has neither. The MC is written as a horndog, goodie two shoes heroic character. If you try to make someone into everyone, you usually get no one. His ability is very OP, and so vague that it comes off as a quick fix for a lack of creativity on the author's part. The story is bland throughout and the little bits that try to fill in a supernatural community are tacked on filler. All the characters need a detailed once over, none of them feel genuine as the flip flop through the book being whatever is needed for the specific scene they are currently in.
You expect a quick set up to the world state. There will be very convenient interactions ending in a quick relationship, or several. All of that is par for the course. What differentiates good from bad is well made characters and an interesting storyline. This has neither. The MC is written as a horndog, goodie two shoes heroic character. If you try to make someone into everyone, you usually get no one. His ability is very OP, and so vague that it comes off as a quick fix for a lack of creativity on the author's part. The story is bland throughout and the little bits that try to fill in a supernatural community are tacked on filler. All the characters need a detailed once over, none of them feel genuine as the flip flop through the book being whatever is needed for the specific scene they are currently in.
November 11, 2022
Boring
I stopped reading at about chapter 5. If an Author has not captured my interest in the first few chapters then I do what I just did ....stop readingl . the first few pages started off great as Paul realized he,was b
It totally human , he dam near Got killed and he met a woman that could disappear and from there on there is mostly talking with no excitement And the women he dud meet were not really alive . too much writing of words ,explaining with no action and one of the tries of stories the is al.let impossible to get into because one keeps reading waiting g for sk.drying to happen ........but it doesn't
I stopped reading at about chapter 5. If an Author has not captured my interest in the first few chapters then I do what I just did ....stop readingl . the first few pages started off great as Paul realized he,was b
It totally human , he dam near Got killed and he met a woman that could disappear and from there on there is mostly talking with no excitement And the women he dud meet were not really alive . too much writing of words ,explaining with no action and one of the tries of stories the is al.let impossible to get into because one keeps reading waiting g for sk.drying to happen ........but it doesn't
October 25, 2022
Brilliant concept and start
Brilliant and unusual concept for a story with some intrigue, twists and turns and definitely a good romp or two as the MC is introduced to the world of supernatural rather violently.
But no better way to learn than throwing them into the mix.
A couple of minor story inconsistencies here and there, but nothing major to the story and more about sudden wardrobe changes... otherwise a good first start and definitely intrigued to look into book 2!
Brilliant and unusual concept for a story with some intrigue, twists and turns and definitely a good romp or two as the MC is introduced to the world of supernatural rather violently.
But no better way to learn than throwing them into the mix.
A couple of minor story inconsistencies here and there, but nothing major to the story and more about sudden wardrobe changes... otherwise a good first start and definitely intrigued to look into book 2!
November 22, 2022
Interesting Story
Paul is in way over his head, a Jaunt drive with a mysterious goth chick passenger turns his world upside down and inside out. Discovering he's something called a Talimancer he's learning about the supernatural world on the fly through a series of adventures that twist his former views of reality. Throw a sexy succubus into the mix for spice and you have the recipe for an excellent story!
Paul is in way over his head, a Jaunt drive with a mysterious goth chick passenger turns his world upside down and inside out. Discovering he's something called a Talimancer he's learning about the supernatural world on the fly through a series of adventures that twist his former views of reality. Throw a sexy succubus into the mix for spice and you have the recipe for an excellent story!
July 9, 2025
So the MC just says that the abandoned asylum is his territory now and moves in. But, like doesn't somebody actually own it? Like have a deed to the property or whatever? It's on land, in the city, so someone has to own that shit. You can't just show up and plant your flag and suddenly it's yours, talismancer or not.
October 13, 2022
New gun in town.
Well for a first timer I will say I love the way the story was built up. Slow burn with a non-OP MC, brilliantly written. I look forward to seeing where this new gun goes. Well done, well done indeed.
Well for a first timer I will say I love the way the story was built up. Slow burn with a non-OP MC, brilliantly written. I look forward to seeing where this new gun goes. Well done, well done indeed.
October 21, 2022
Excellent read
For a first book the author definitely shines on this one. Lots of gritty action and well written adult content to make it that much more fun to read. Definitely adding him to my list of must read authors.
For a first book the author definitely shines on this one. Lots of gritty action and well written adult content to make it that much more fun to read. Definitely adding him to my list of must read authors.
October 16, 2022
Excellent beginning
A great beginning to a new series!! A slow building supernatural adventure with characters we recognize, A NON OP MC and some interesting twists!!!
A great beginning to a new series!! A slow building supernatural adventure with characters we recognize, A NON OP MC and some interesting twists!!!
October 25, 2022
Great start
A little different explanation of things. I actually thought a succubus drained men dry. Live ghosts and an army to defeat them!
A little different explanation of things. I actually thought a succubus drained men dry. Live ghosts and an army to defeat them!
October 30, 2022
Winding story but fun to read
This is a winding story. It is very fun to read. Reminds me of something else, but different enough. Good action but some adult scenes are too long.
This is a winding story. It is very fun to read. Reminds me of something else, but different enough. Good action but some adult scenes are too long.
November 26, 2022
Great first story
Excellent balance just getting ready to read the next book hope it continues to impress me like this one did
Excellent balance just getting ready to read the next book hope it continues to impress me like this one did
May 17, 2023
I love my OP heroes
January 12, 2026
More of a 3.75 stars than solid 3.
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