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Witch #3
Moon Witch
SHE FOUND PASSION -- AND A PLAN OF VENGEANCE -- UNDER THE DARK SPELL OF THE MOON...
Amanda Munroe. She was known as "the witch," riverboat captain, gambler's wife -- but most of all, as the independent beauty whose sharpshooting exploits set the frontier aflame...
Now widowed and wealthy, her heart turns farther West, to the wild San Francisco of the 80's, and the charm of Trevor Eagleton, the taunting wheeler-dealer she must possess.
But desire has its price, and soon her affair with Trevor drives her deepeer into a dangerous labyrinth of deceit where an old, deadly enemy lies waiting for revenge, and to a rendezvous where destiny shimmers beenath the moonlit Wyoming sky....
Amanda Munroe. She was known as "the witch," riverboat captain, gambler's wife -- but most of all, as the independent beauty whose sharpshooting exploits set the frontier aflame...
Now widowed and wealthy, her heart turns farther West, to the wild San Francisco of the 80's, and the charm of Trevor Eagleton, the taunting wheeler-dealer she must possess.
But desire has its price, and soon her affair with Trevor drives her deepeer into a dangerous labyrinth of deceit where an old, deadly enemy lies waiting for revenge, and to a rendezvous where destiny shimmers beenath the moonlit Wyoming sky....
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First published January 1, 1980
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May 9, 2019
Moon Witch by Felicia Matthews is a 1980 Jove publication.
This book is a private read from my personal vintage paperback collection, although it really falls more under the ‘retro-read’ category than vintage, with a 1980 copyright date. I have no idea how I came into possession of this book- could have been a garage sale, library sale, used bookstore – no telling. But, either way, I can assure you the cover is what caught my eye. That gorgeous dress and the dramatic pose is eye popping- and the title is certainly intriguing.
While it would be tempting to take one look at the book and draw certain conclusions about its contents, remember the adage about judging a book by its cover. This is NOT a ‘Bodice Ripper’. Truthfully, it really isn’t a romance, not in the way we think of romance today. It is categorized as such, but it fits more into the historical fiction range, in my humble opinion.
Amanda is a wealthy widow, inheriting a large swatch of land in Wyoming from her husband. She is a Native American, and a woman, running a business, which causes some resentment. Doug, the local sheriff is one of those who have taken issue with Amanda’s power, mainly because he is in love with her, and would rather he be the provider and not the other way around. So, he refuses to acknowledge his feeling towards her.
Frustrated by Doug’s behavior, Amanda takes a trip to San Francisco, where she has an intense fling with a man named Trevor. Amanda returns home, but Trevor doesn’t make any mention of how the relationship will proceed from there. Eventually, he does come to visit Amanda, but the relationship immediately sours, leaving Amanda feeling unsure of their future. In the meantime, her community is going through some troubling times, involving murder and land grabbing, putting Amanda, Doug and even Trevor in the middle of all the drama. Amanda’s power and standing in the area is sorely tested, as betrayals and manipulations drain her strength, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Will she rise- up and fight for her town, her land, and for the man she loves?
When one pulls out an old book, one in which the author is not an easily recognizable name, it’s a crap shoot. It could be terribly dated, or offensive, politically incorrect, or just plain bad. Then there are books like this one that turns out to be a pleasant surprise.
The book is a little like a family saga, spanning some length of time, with plenty of high drama, intrigue, and adventure. It also has a strong feminist tone, giving Amanda a fierce independence, which was not always prevalent in the time period. As the synopsis and the title suggest, there is a paranormal element, but except for one intense, overly dramatic and mildly cheesy scene, it is not a prominent feature.
Mainly the story is centered around a plot of revenge, one that takes Amanda a while to catch onto. Readers are unable to trust anyone once it becomes clear there is mischief afoot. The author also addresses the racism Amanda endures on top of the misogyny of the era, another element which was a little ahead of its time.
Once I decide to read one of these older books, especially one written by an author I never heard of, I’m curious about several things. One- is the author still active? Two-what other books have they written? Three-How rare is the book? Four- Is it available in digital format? Five- How hard will it be for other readers to obtain a copy?
In this case I discovered that the author of this book is a man!! His name is Charles L. Grant, who was a prolific fantasy and science fiction author. He also wrote under several other pseudonyms. Sadly, the author passed away in 2006.
I also discovered that other books related to this one, such as ‘Mountain Witch’ and ‘River Witch’ the first two books in the “Witch” series are available in the Kindle Unlimited program. Why this third book is not available, I don’t know. But, maybe whoever owns the copyright now will notice some interest, and will add this one as well. Until then, unfortunately, one will have to resort to combing through used bookstores online or eBay to find a copy of this one.
Overall, this is a unique story, one that was nothing at all like what I was expecting. So, now I am definitely going to add the first two books to my TBR pile. I’m glad to see some of these older books are being digitally formatted now, because sometimes these old books will surprise you.
This book is a private read from my personal vintage paperback collection, although it really falls more under the ‘retro-read’ category than vintage, with a 1980 copyright date. I have no idea how I came into possession of this book- could have been a garage sale, library sale, used bookstore – no telling. But, either way, I can assure you the cover is what caught my eye. That gorgeous dress and the dramatic pose is eye popping- and the title is certainly intriguing.
While it would be tempting to take one look at the book and draw certain conclusions about its contents, remember the adage about judging a book by its cover. This is NOT a ‘Bodice Ripper’. Truthfully, it really isn’t a romance, not in the way we think of romance today. It is categorized as such, but it fits more into the historical fiction range, in my humble opinion.
Amanda is a wealthy widow, inheriting a large swatch of land in Wyoming from her husband. She is a Native American, and a woman, running a business, which causes some resentment. Doug, the local sheriff is one of those who have taken issue with Amanda’s power, mainly because he is in love with her, and would rather he be the provider and not the other way around. So, he refuses to acknowledge his feeling towards her.
Frustrated by Doug’s behavior, Amanda takes a trip to San Francisco, where she has an intense fling with a man named Trevor. Amanda returns home, but Trevor doesn’t make any mention of how the relationship will proceed from there. Eventually, he does come to visit Amanda, but the relationship immediately sours, leaving Amanda feeling unsure of their future. In the meantime, her community is going through some troubling times, involving murder and land grabbing, putting Amanda, Doug and even Trevor in the middle of all the drama. Amanda’s power and standing in the area is sorely tested, as betrayals and manipulations drain her strength, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Will she rise- up and fight for her town, her land, and for the man she loves?
When one pulls out an old book, one in which the author is not an easily recognizable name, it’s a crap shoot. It could be terribly dated, or offensive, politically incorrect, or just plain bad. Then there are books like this one that turns out to be a pleasant surprise.
The book is a little like a family saga, spanning some length of time, with plenty of high drama, intrigue, and adventure. It also has a strong feminist tone, giving Amanda a fierce independence, which was not always prevalent in the time period. As the synopsis and the title suggest, there is a paranormal element, but except for one intense, overly dramatic and mildly cheesy scene, it is not a prominent feature.
Mainly the story is centered around a plot of revenge, one that takes Amanda a while to catch onto. Readers are unable to trust anyone once it becomes clear there is mischief afoot. The author also addresses the racism Amanda endures on top of the misogyny of the era, another element which was a little ahead of its time.
Once I decide to read one of these older books, especially one written by an author I never heard of, I’m curious about several things. One- is the author still active? Two-what other books have they written? Three-How rare is the book? Four- Is it available in digital format? Five- How hard will it be for other readers to obtain a copy?
In this case I discovered that the author of this book is a man!! His name is Charles L. Grant, who was a prolific fantasy and science fiction author. He also wrote under several other pseudonyms. Sadly, the author passed away in 2006.
I also discovered that other books related to this one, such as ‘Mountain Witch’ and ‘River Witch’ the first two books in the “Witch” series are available in the Kindle Unlimited program. Why this third book is not available, I don’t know. But, maybe whoever owns the copyright now will notice some interest, and will add this one as well. Until then, unfortunately, one will have to resort to combing through used bookstores online or eBay to find a copy of this one.
Overall, this is a unique story, one that was nothing at all like what I was expecting. So, now I am definitely going to add the first two books to my TBR pile. I’m glad to see some of these older books are being digitally formatted now, because sometimes these old books will surprise you.
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