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It's Oklahoma. Debut author Alicia Dean creates a world of witches, a serial killer--The Tin Man--and a broken man looking for his heart. This tale is scarier than the flying monkeys. The homage to the Wizard of Oz is a deft touch and Dean's words and plot are evocative and entertaining. This book has a permanent place on my keeper shelf.
12 out of 13 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.In Okalahoma City, the Tin Man serial killer abducts witch Rayvn Skyler planning to rape her before he kills her. Irate, she breaks the prime rule of her coven by setting his crotch ablaze before escaping. He survives her counter assault, but is outraged that his chosen prey harmed him and escaped before he could inscribe on her corpse in blood his moniker The Tin Man, irate he vows vengeance.
Meanwhile mortal former homicide detective Nick Lassiter knows he finally has the bait to run down the Tin Man whom he obsesses over ending the psychopath's terror. He plans to use Rayvn who wonders about this Nick who seems to be nearby every time she blinks. At the same time her former lover Kayne has become apparently insane as his soul is filled with ambitious evil plans for world domination. Between Kayne and the Tin Man ruining her life and anyone close to her like her sister and mom, Rayvn fears most for not so mundane Nick.
This is a fast-paced fun to read serial killer romantic urban fantasy, but has too many major subplots that lead to abrupt transitions. The readers and Rayvn know the bad guys from almost the beginning, but that enhances those two thriller threads as the audience anticipates confrontations. With a deep look inside the politics of a coven on top of the non-stop action, sub-genre readers will agree with Nick that the Heart of the Witch is captivating and bewitching.
Harriet Klausner
11 out of 14 people found this review helpful.
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Posted May 21, 2011
A bit of mystery, a bit of magic, and a lot of love. For the price well worth it! I would have even paid for it.
10 out of 10 people found this review helpful.
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Posted November 23, 2009
I picked this book up on Saturday and read it in one sitting -- well, two with a dinner break. The writing is superb, the mystery taut, and the characters will tug at your heart as they race to take down a vicious killer. Can't wait for Alicia Dean's next novel!
9 out of 10 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Alot of people who purchace books, look at the ratings to see what others have thought of the book. You people are ruining what the 'review' is accually intended for. The book starts out kind of slow, so the author can describe the plat, characters, and evironments. But then it has a turning point where your sucked in.
4 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
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Posted May 20, 2011
A great page turner. Something for everyone, murder mystery, and romance. Not for young readers, swears and grafic descriptions. A great new author!
4 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.For hardcore paranormal satanic serial killer detective mystery and witchcraft bodice-ripper lovers only. The author might have found a wider audience if she had included dogs, cats, and/or children. No kitchen sink either. Spend some money and buy Anne Rice. Not all snack foods are equal -- and not all of Anne Rice is snack food. No detectives, but an occasional child appears, such as the enchanting Claudia of Interview With a Vampire.
4 out of 14 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Everyone is looking for the big major production. It is a great story to read and enjoy , so that you can escape from the every day realities we have to face. Although for those of you with limited imaginations, you definetly should watch out for the witches around you...
4 out of 7 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Paranormal with a huge dose of reality. I will be checking out this author. Recommend for ppl that enjoy paranormal books.
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Posted May 23, 2011
I felt like I was reading on a third grade level. Quit after a little while and happily back to books that make me feel intelligent.
2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Posted May 20, 2011
I thought the story was good slow at first but then progressed nicely
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Thank you for the gift of Free Fridays. I love my Nook Color. My mother told me when given something to say thank you graciously, and if it wasn't to my taste, keep it to myself. It goes along with if you don't have something nice to say, don't say anything. I appreciate when concrete information is given, but not just a rant. Civility needs to be a guiding emotion so that we can make a change in our world. But it is also interesting to see the differences in people. I have not read this book yet, my 5 stars are for the gift of a free book. Sincerly, Melody Lema
2 out of 8 people found this review helpful.
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Posted May 20, 2011
I agree with some ofyou out there. It is nice to have the oportunity to try something new and maybe a new author. Why complain afterall it is free. If you don't want it don't download it. Please don't ruin this free opportunity that many of us like, enjoy and look forward to. Thank you BN for these opportunities.
2 out of 9 people found this review helpful.
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Posted May 28, 2011
It was a good story, that involved a serial killer, witchery, and romance. It kept me turning the pages. It was nice that it was a 'free friday book'.
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Posted May 28, 2011
I'm glad I didn't pay for this. It's a combination of horror, suspense, supernatural, and soft-core porn-- none of it done very well, with contradictions and non sequiters all over the place. Frankly, I'd give it NO stars if Barnes & Noble would let me post a review that way.
Why do some authors think their characters are more exotic or exciting if they use a "Y" to change the spelling of a name? Really, Ravyn? Wyldewood (a town where the super-duper bad guy lives)? And the Really Bad Guy himself, worse than the devil, is named "Kayne". If the author really wanted to bring up an association with evil, why not use the original spelling: Cain. At least the hero was Nick, not "Nyck."
There is no direct antonym for the term "witch," but "mortal," as used by the author, certainly does NOT mean a person without witchly powers. The witches in this book were anything BUT immortal.
The plot is just a mish-mash of bad lines from bodice rippers and detective novels, nothing original. The characters are two dimensional and predictable. It's obvious that the author badly wants to write supernatural chick lit, but she really needs to take some real classes in writing fiction.
1 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Loved this book was pretty long and really enjoyed that actual story and witch craft...
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Posted May 27, 2011
Looks like you like cats. That explains your ignorance for good books. Perhaps you should stick to FUN WITH DICK AND JANE books. Those may be a little easier for you to read and comprehend.
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Posted May 27, 2011
Loved the book and loved it even more cuz it was free!!! It has something for everyone,my boyfriend even got into it.
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Posted May 27, 2011
I found myself enjoying this book within the first chapter. I was a bit suprised of how much of a page turner it was. I highly reccommend this novel. Its a book anyone can enjoy!!!
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Posted May 27, 2011
This was a great read. Well worth the time.
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Overview
A beautiful young witch must choose between maintaining the anonymity of her coven and trusting the detective who would bring a heartless serial killer to justice.