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The evil night things that prowl Cincinnati despise witch and bounty hunter Rachel Morgan. Her new reputation for the dark arts is turning human and undead heads alike with the intent to possess, bed, and kill her -- not necessarily in that order.
Now a mortal lover who abandoned Rachel has returned, haunted by his secret past. And there are those who covet what Nick possesses -- savage beasts willing to destroy the Hollows and everyone in it if necessary.
Forced to keep a low profile or eternally suffer the wrath of a vengeful demon, Rachel must nevertheless act quickly. For the pack is gathering for the first time in millennia to ravage and to rule. And suddenly more than Rachel's soul is at stake.
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So Sad.......2007-09-10
I only mildly enjoyed book 1, but I saw potential, so I went ahead and purchased books 2 & 3. They were by far much better books and I was excited to read the 4th. Unfortunately, it was a very sorry addition to the series. None of the characters do any growing and the only real plot development is the addition of werewolves into the mix, which does nothing to improve the story. It just bogs down an already complicated story line started in the first three books. For some reason we leave all of the interesting side characters behind for these flat underdeveloped weres. I'm sorry but it turned Rachel into a poorman's Anita Blake. Hopefully, book 5 will get back on track, but I'm waiting for the reviews before purchasing.
bad book binding.......2007-08-23
Unrelated to the actual content of the book, I've discovered that there is weak binding for my copy of this book. Pages have fallen out, and I am actually left with a chunk of paper with no cover.
Good book sad ending.......2007-08-08
Personally I love rachel and the gang. I was saddened by the ending of this book. I will be curious to see where the next one will lead. Very entertaining novel.
Werewolf Difficulties.......2007-08-06
A Fistful of Charms (2006) is the fourth Urban Fantasy novel in the Rachel Morgan series, following Every Which Way But Dead. In the previous volume, Rachel almost caught Stanley Saladan, but Lee jerked her into the ever-after, where they were confronted by the demon Algaliarept. Rachel escaped only with the assistance of the very powerful Newt, but returned to the real world with another demon mark.
In this novel, a group of Werewolf alpha males, including David Hue's boss, are upset about her status as the alpha female of David's pack. They lure Rachel and David to a deserted building, escort David back out, and strap Rachel so that she cannot use ley line magic. Then Karen -- an old flame of David's -- challenges Rachel for the position. Since Rachel is not a Werewolf and cannot use her magic, it will be Rachel in human form fighting against Karen as a wolf.
Rachel learns something new about Werewolves during the fight. A pack can share their power with a member. Karen turns to wolf form in thirty seconds flat and doesn't feel any pain despite the injuries inflicted by Rachel. Then David returns without his escorts and starts distracting the remaining alpha males.
Karen soon learns that the human form can inflict pain on a wolf. Rachel punches, bites and throws Karen around the floor and every bit of it causes pain. When David tosses the splat ball gun to Rachel, the fight comes to an abrupt ending. Since the three alpha males who went out with David never returned, the requisite eight alphas were not available to witness the fight, so Rachel wins on a technicality.
After that unexpected occurrence, Rachel gets together with Ceri and they modify a ley line spell to allow Rachel to turn into a wolf. The next time anyone tries to challenge her for alpha status, Rachel is going to give them a surprise. She can become a wolf on the whisper of a single keyword.
In this story, Rachel also has problems with fairies. Ever since Jenks -- the pixie partner in Vampiric Charms -- moved out with his family, the churchyard garden has been open to invasion by fairies. Now Rachel has a nest full of the hateful creatures tearing up the herbs and dandelions just to get at bugs and she isn't doing too well at driving them off.
Luckily, Matalina and Jih -- the eldest daughter -- come visiting to ask Rachel for a favor. Upon seeing the fairies, Matalina draws an arrow in her bow and orders the fairies off the property. Jih waves her silver sword at the fairies. After a single arrow through a fairy wing, the garden is soon free of the fairy presence. Pixies are very deadly little creatures.
When Matalina returns from checking out Jih's garden, Rachel learns that her ex-boyfriend Nick Sparagmos had talked Jax -- the eldest son of Jenks and Matalina -- into going with him to steal a statue. Matalina told her husband to ask Rachel and Ivy for help, but Jenks refused. Now he is trying to raise money to take a plane to Michigan to rescue Jax, which only shows how poorly he is thinking since pixies get really sick flying in planes due to the pressure changes.
Rachel finds out where Jenks will be working and ambushes him in an alley. She forces him to listen to her as she casually mentions that she will soon be driving to Michigan and might have room for him in the van. Unfortunately for Jenks, he agrees to go with her before learning that Rachel plans to transform him into human size so that he can help drive and eat human food on the way.
The next day, Rachel and Jenks are on their way to Michigan. Ivy and Kristen remain behind to watch out for Piscary's interests. Jenks is dressed in an old set of sweats donated by Kristen, so Rachel plans on a shopping excursion as soon as they reach Mackinaw.
This story achieves a new high point in tensions and action. Rachel finds herself in situations that she had never previously even imagined. Maybe she IS an adrenaline junky!
Highly recommended for Harrison fans and for anyone else who enjoys tales of preternatural creatures, high adventure, and some sexual antics.
-Arthur W. Jordin
The fourth book is great........2007-07-10
Rachel and company must survive radical changes in both their outlook and in their lives.
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Pretty and nice, but insufficient.......2007-10-03
I had to add my .02 here, because I feel that this book, while pretty and nicely organized, just doesn't offer that much information. If you know enough about plants and herbs to be craving such a reference, you are unlikely to be satisfied, unless you want this book specifically to round out your Scott Cunningham collection, or add a bit of balance to a reference shelf that already has a lot more herbal/plant info. Good luck!
Cunningham at his best!.......2007-08-18
I personally feel this is Scott Cunnginham's best book that he has written. Yes, his book Solitary Wicca is immensly popular, however, the information contained within this book is excellent!
Most forms of Witchcraft and Wicca utilize herbs and natural objects to create charms and craft spells. This book is a gread addition to any witch's library and will really help them get a better feel of what herbs you can use for different things ....
I also found the easy reference tables in the back of the book very helpful when trying to find herbs that have certain virtues.
I've had my copy and it is definitely getting pretty worn from use.
Much Love & Many Blessings,
Thorn Nightwind
Great Reference Book.......2007-08-18
If your interested in things from the magical aspect this is a very good refernce book
Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs.......2007-07-20
Good referance book for finding herbs and their Magical uses. Wish it had more to it!
Tried and True.......2007-06-29
Although Scott Cunningham's works have been around for a long time, they are one of the best sources for anyone who is looking for the magical use of herbs as opposed to the medicinal. I find this book to be very easy to read and understand. And, Scott has placed cautions next to the herbs that could pose a potential danger. I've started my own library of his works and will continue to collect them until I have everything he has written.
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As one of the world's premier business consultants and personal success experts, Brian Tracy has devoted his life to helping others achieve things they never dreamed possible. Now, in his latest book, he gives readers the key they need to open any door...and get whatever they want, every time.
The Power of Charm gives readers proven ways to become more captivating--and persuasive--in any situation. With his trademark directness, Tracy shows readers what charm can do, and how they can use simple methods to immediately become more charming and dramatically improve their social lives and business relationships. Readers will learn how to:
* capture people's trust and attention within the first few seconds of meeting * win the support of others who can help them achieve their goals * master body language and advanced listening techniques * sell more of their products or services * deliver powerful and engaging talks and presentations * improve their negotiation skills * get paid more and promoted faster
With The Power of Charm, readers will develop greater confidence and self-esteem and learn how to naturally create rhythm and harmony with others. It's a unique and powerful guide filled with proven techniques for making dreams come true--in business and in life!
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As one of the world's premier business consultants and personal success experts, Brian Tracy has devoted his life to helping others achieve things they never dreamed possible. Now, in his latest book, he gives readers the key they need to open any door...and get whatever they want, every time. "The Power of Charm" gives readers proven ways to become more captivating--and persuasive--in any situation. With his trademark directness, Tracy shows readers what charm can do, and how they can use simple methods to immediately become more charming and dramatically improve their social lives and business relationships. Readers will learn how to: * Capture people's trust and attention within the first few seconds of meeting * Win the support of others who can help them achieve their goals * Master body language and advanced listening techniques * Sell more of their products or services * Deliver powerful and engaging talks and presentations * Improve their negotiation skills * Get paid more and promoted faster With "The Power of Charm," readers will develop greater confidence and self-esteem and learn how to naturally create rhythm and harmony with others. It's a unique and powerful guide filled with proven techniques for making dreams come true -- in business and in life!
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Refreshing, insightful & entertaining read!.......2007-09-30
"The Power of Charm" shows you how to create "extraordinary rapport" that makes other people feel exceptional. Authors Brian Tracy and Ron Arden contend that "the most valuable commodity in the world isn't gold or diamonds-- it's charm."
The authors suggest that charm is a proven method for interacting with people that makes them open to you and receptive to your message. As a result, they're more likely to have personal and business relationships with you, and think of you in positive terms. Your reputation, how people think and act towards you is your most valuable personal and professional asset.
From start to finish, this book is entertaining and fun to read. The tone is always upbeat and optimistic -- not like etiquette or manners books that point fingers and shame you into compliance. You'll find yourself smiling and laughing as you read this book, especially the little personal stories and insights that the authors share. There are also some sly techniques for getting someone's attention (such as the "flick technique") that you probably haven't considered before. I found myself stepping back from the text, and thinking about my own communication and interaction style.
Some parts of this book are so awesome that I memorized them. For instance, the five ways to boost another person's self-esteem--- this is something I used at the gym today (mentally recalling all five points) when I was struggling to make a good impression on someone.
The book includes:
Five ways to boost another person's self-esteem
Four keys for effective listening
Why women are better listeners then men
How to charm a woman by meeting her three core emotional needs
How to charm the socks off a man in conversation
Why looking into a man's eyes (& finding him valuable & important) is irresistible
How to change the way you act (by changing the way you think)
8 signals for creating rapport (and much, much more)
I loved reading `The Power of Charm" and would recommend this book to anyone who wants to brush up on their interpersonal skills. If you really want to connect with people on a deeper level (and who doesn't?) this book is for you.
I'd also recommend this book for anyone who is shy, lonely, looking for love, suffers from a broken heart or failed relationships. The book would also be helpful to anyone who comes across as harsh, overbearing or insensitive. Whatever your disposition, the gentle and lighthearted nature of this book will win you over, and help you realize that change is possible, one small step at a time. Yes, this book has the power to transform your life-- but only if you read it and apply what it says.
The reviews posted here on Amazon don't give the book justice--and I don't understand why anyone would badmouth this gem of book. "The Power of Charm" is a heartwarming book that made me smile from ear to ear.
An effective dose to enhance your charm real quick.......2007-09-17
I agree with the positive reviews that this book really helps. I concur with those negative reviews that there is nothing new in this book, especially to readers who had read three or more books on communication. However, I am obliged to rate it a four star for the authors excellence to vividly present so much useful stuff in only 134 pages. Very concise and definitely helpful! A good reminder/shortcut for veteran readers and communicators as well. The special bonus section "The Power of Charm on the Telephone" is for sure a bonus. Highly recommended!
p.s. Below please find some of those IMHO not so common sense passages for your reference.
The flick suggests the depth of your involvement with the person and in what she or he is saying.....Flicking is the simple act of shifting your gaze from one person's eyes to the other while you are listening......create a triangle of flicks between his eyes and lips, making her eye contact very intimate and very sensual. Pg 42
Smiles that appear genuine don't switch off abruptly. Real smiles seem to linger for a moment or two. A smile that doesn't linger really isn't a smile. Pg 73
The best way to create a feeling, if you have it not, is to act on every occasion where that feeling is desirable as if you had it already, and you soon will have. - Aristotle pg 78
The true spirit of conversation consists more in bringing out the cleverness of others than in showing a great deal of it yourself. - La Bruyere pg 104
Have you ever tried to talk with others only to find yourself out of step with their mood?...You have to find a way to mesh gears, to make sure that you and the other person are in sync, so that no matter how different you are, you can create rapport....mirroring and matching. Pg 119
Don't forget, a smile can be heard and felt in your voice on the phone. The listener might not smile, but you must! Pg 130
The Power of Charm.......2007-07-29
This is another mind enhancing book that makes you want to be better at what you need to do. But it's been written by several other authors already with different titles. Smile, nod and make eye contact. OK, borrow someone elses to read and save the bucks.
Excellent.......2007-06-14
This is the only charm book you'll ever need. It's a very fast read, which is great, because you can read it, learn the techniques, and start applying them immediately.
This is truly a must have.
Not Tracy's best.. An "OK" book.......2007-05-30
I usually read everything from Brian Tracy. His books have a lot of interesting stories to illustrate his points and they give the reader the impression that some research time has gone into them. "The Power of Charm", however, leaves the reader with a feeling that not a lot of time went into the writing of this book. The book does have some good ideas and for anyone that has not read Dale Carnegie's books or many others on the topic of relationships, this might be a good book for you to pick up. For others, check out many other books by Tracy that have a lot more meat in them.
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Chronicle Books resuscitates the long-lost art of charm with this classic compendium of hints, tips, and tricks guaranteed to boost anyone s charm quotient. First published in 1938, this delightful handbook is overflowing with timeless advice to guide readers through a maze of social interactions with wit and grace. More than an etiquette or personal grooming book, Better than Beauty tackles complicated social situations with delicacy: How to be kind to atrocious people How to avoid the gossip mill How many drinks is too many drinks How to deflect unwanted advances from married men How much to tip And much, much more With good humor, authors Helen Valentine and Alice Thompson offer straightforward charm counsel, making it a cinch to win the admiration of friends, family, and suitors. Featuring original artwork, Better than Beauty proves that charm never, ever goes out of style.
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Just ok.......2007-08-22
Like many others, I thought this book was written in the present and was surprised to find such dated attitudes caontained within. Sure it is enjoyable as a novlety read, and would be a great addition to anyone who is a collector of such items, but for serious information on the art of charm it would be best to avoid this book
Old advice still rings true........2007-08-18
This book is a really nice read. There are only a couple of places where you are reminded it was written so long ago. Many of the things that are being taught in the book are still relevant today.
I would recommend it to anyone smart enough to realize that it matters.
Fun little book. .......2007-07-09
I adore this book. It has some really funny advise. It is a wonderful read when you just want to read something, but not get too into it. This is perfect for those of us with reading ADD (you know who you are!).
Better than Beauty.......2007-01-19
It contains pretty much the same information in other beauty books out there. Not impressive.
boring.......2007-01-09
The book was OK...but, it didn't keep me reading (I had to struggle to finish it) It was seemed like it was just taken from an OLD book & not really for today's readers. I was hoping for something MORE & this just wasn't it.
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Classic Text! Great content.......2007-08-22
This book is one of those classic texts that I don't see going away for a long time. Great information presented here!!! I really enjoyed the doll working section ... a great chapter on using poppets and rituals to use them... I also liked the section on using the traditional "lamps".... That information is very good as well... You also get tips and tricks of other traditional magical information here. This book is cheap and you get some good information! Be prepared to have a lot of herbs and make a good deal of magical formulas, powders and oils when you get this book. This book does rely heavily on herbal magic. Great information!
Much Love & Many Blessings,
Thorn Nightwind
Hoodoo or Wicca?.......2007-04-20
My first impression was that this is not really hoodoo. It's Wicca with hoodoo influences. The author studied at a Wiccan "school", under a popular Wiccan high priest, and his spelling of magic as "magick" is neopagan. He also asserts the Wiccan teaching of witchcraft as the ancient, pre-Christian religion of Europe. Yeah.. Since this is a hoodoo book, I would have loved to have read about the history and origins of hoodoo, not Wiccan philosophy and the same stuff I could have read in any Silver Ravenwolf book. It's almost like the complete lack of references to hoodoo's roots and wide range of influences almost make it seem like the author didn't really know what he was talking about... However, there is a decent amount of information in the "how to" sections of the book.
I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in actual application of hoodoo. It's hard to find books of this nature with useful instruction, and this book does have some of that.
always and forever.......2006-04-28
Ok I got into witchcraft when I was in 6 grade I'm in 12 grade right now and I still love it I bought this book awhile back , I thought it was amazing its just that some of the spells are not what I face in the real world
Just DO it!.......2006-04-09
I love this book! Colorful, entertaining, powerful, informative... these are all words that describe Charms, Spells and Forumulas by Houngan Rev. Ray Marlbrough. It's been out for a while, but if you don't have a copy yet, get with the program, buy a copy, choose an exercise or spell in the book, and just DO it! -- Mambo Racine
Wonderful!.......2006-01-29
This book is great! I have used it so much that it is falling apart. I highly recommend it.
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Cat Lovers Story Book.......2007-09-29
If you have cats or know anything about cats, you will identify with
the charming and touching cat short stories in this book. People of
any age will enjoy, but cat owners will especially appreciate it and
recognize some of the behaviors, antics and ability of cats to touch
the lives of their owners in a wonderful way.
Chicken soup for the cat lovers soul.......2007-08-23
I dearly love this book, a great read for any cat lover or animal lover in general. This book lifts my spirts and makes me feel warm and fuzzy after reading it improves my mood for the day. Highly recommeded.
The Magic of the Chicken Soup For the Soul Series.......2007-07-17
I've read quite a number of Jack Canfield's Chicken Soup For the Soul series, so you can imagine my delight when I found out that there was a book dedicated to us feline fans...I've had cats all my life, so many of the stories contained in this book I can identify with. So many of the stories in this book are bittersweet, and any cat lover will see themselves in these pages...Also, I highly recommend having a box of tissues handy while reading this book.
Great book for cat lovers!.......2007-07-05
Never read a chicken soup book but I heard how great they were. I loved this book! If you are a cat lover, you should definitely get this book for yourself or as a gift for someone else.
A Must for Cat Lovers.......2007-03-26
I received this book from my vet after I had to put my cat to sleep because of cancer. At first I couldn't read the book because I cried after reading each story. After a few weeks I decided to try again and started reading. I still cried, but this book made me realize just how much love and companionship is offered by our four-legged friends, and how much I really appreciated the time I had with my cat. This is must for all cat lover's.
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When you draw a heart in the sand, call on the four winds for assistance, or ask the rain to wash away a bad habit, you are practicing earth magic. By working in harmony with nature, we can transform ourselves, our lives, and our world. This tried-and-true guide offers more than one hundred spells, rites, and simple rituals you can perform using the powerful energy of the earth. New cover New interior design
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Natural Magic.......2007-08-31
I found this book very enchanting and informative. It explains what Earth Magic is and its very easy to read.
not just for wiccans.......2007-03-12
I consider myself a Christian and even though this is a wiccan book, I love it. God created the Earth; therefor, everything should be honored and venerated in respect for Him, but worship is due to God alone. and just as we venerate the Saints and invoke them, the same can be done with the Earth elements as they are icons of God - their Creator.
Best Book for Christian Slaves rediscovering the Natural Earth .......2006-09-14
I really enjoyed this book.It was bound to be published,sooner or later.If the Library of Alexandria did not burn and collapse,society would have seen this kind of book much sooner.Many rebels and magicians would have withered in the piazza's stockades,for circulating such an explosive tome about Nature.Let it be published!Through christianity and islam and communism,these power structures have done nothing to promote world peace and caring for the environment.Those institutions destroy the haptic pagan ,who then becomes numb to the ways of Nature and her Earth-Magick.Scott Cunningham has became a lightening rod for ridicule by the pudibund neo-right.The average Wiccan today ,was still wearing nappies,when Scott passed away.He would be amazed and delighted by the growth of the Old Religion today. Some potentially good Wiccans of the 60's were stymied by drifting into the Red Army Faction,Malcolm X's panthers and the Kirshna-Moonies.This is a great beginners book for all open-minded people ,who want to channel their energies in a more positive way.When one destroys an aspect of Nature,one destroys part of the whole cosmic-web,in which we all live on. Wicca is not about devil-worshipping,or a gateway path into Satantism.Nor an idle trip into Lotusland.The amusing Hollywood b-flicks ,hash-out alot of the wrong sterotypes about true Wicca.Latest being the ridiculously inaccurate ,"Wicker-Man" movie.Use this book as a primer, and then research for more advanced Wiccan studies.-As Jim Morrison once said,"You're all a bunch of slaves!".So,Wiccans of the Earth Unite! You have nothing to lose but your chains of ignorance!
So Much Information.......2006-06-28
True, I am new on the celtic wiccan path. I have discovered that I have a celtic calling and I will be trying to follow the wiccan/celtic path as close as I can.
this book and its follow up book, Scott breaks down the mystery and guides you through the mysteries of being close to the earth and using the earth along the path. and also how to respect the earth for what she will give you.
Having PTSD, I found this book very calming and a joy to read. I had to buy the second book because I was at a loss when I finished this one.
It is a shame that Scott was called to start anew and I can only hope one day to meet his new/old soul. or maybe I have.
One of my favorites.......2005-12-23
This is a great book. I love the pictures and feeling the book has. It's perfect for anyone learning basic spell casting or about nature magick. I highly recommend it.
Book Description
Best-selling author Ann-Marie Gallagher has penned the authoritative guide to practical spellcraft with The Spells Bible. This can't-miss title shows readers exactly how to improve their lives with natural magic.
Whether the problem is related to love, work, home or family, there's something here to cure what ails. This practical, step-by-step book includes clear instructions for casting more than 150 spells.
Readers will also learn about the impressive history of witchcraft and its relevance to everyday modern life. The Spells Bible is perfect for anyone who wants to move through life in a more positive direction.
Customer Reviews:
Quick easy reference.......2007-03-08
A quick easy to reference book on spell crafting that covers a large variety of life's occurances. Not all the ingredients in the spells are easy to come by, but all in all a good little spell book.
Happy customer.......2007-01-27
Great pictures with many, many detailed and useful spells. Most items needed are fairly easy to find and inexpensive, depending on the spell. Some I have searched for are harder to find and quite expensive. As a beginner, this book will be used alot. After getting this book, I'm very interested in purchasing the other "Bible" books.
Maybe 2 or 3 useful tidbits.......2006-12-24
It is well organized but as a whole it was fairly useless.
OK Basic Book.......2006-02-27
The Book is more like an introduction to spell making than anything else. It has spells for a variety of situations it is purely of a positive nature, more Wiccan style than anything else. For those looking for a variety of spells from different traditions look for another book. Besides that the book is well put together it has a good intro and good basic nice spells explained carefully and suggesting the best way and time to use them.
Very user friendly, delicious pictures........2006-01-18
I did enjoy this book.
The pictures are lovely to begin with and I love the visual aspects. However visuals aside, I thought the author really carefully and simply explained the basics behind spellcraft for the spell casting neophyte. There spells are varied and organised sensibly.
My issues with the book are few. However I think some of the ingredients are a bit fiddly to find, not totally bizarre but a bit too much for day to day rituals.
This book is not especially useful for the advanced practitioner, but then again it never claims to be.
A good addition to any bookshelf to assist in your own spell working path if you are new to the Wiccan Way.
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As a practiced reporter until her newspaper went to that great pressroom in the sky, P.I. Tess Monaghan knows and loves every inch of her native Baltimore, even the parts being slobbered on by the sad-sack greyhound she's minding for her uncle. It's a quirky city where baseball reigns, but lately homicide seems to be the second most popular local sport. Business tycoon "Wink" Wynkowski is trying to change all that by bringing pro basketball back to town, and everybody's rooting fro him -- until a devastating, muckraking expose of his lurid past appears on the front page of the Baltimore Beacon-Light. It's a
surprise even to the Blight's editors, who thought they'd killed the piece. Instead, the piece killed Wink -- who's found in his garage with the car running.
Now the Blight wants to nail the unknown computer hacker who planted the lethal story, and the assignment is right up the alley of a former newshound like Tess. But it doesn't take long for her to discover deeper, darker secrets, and to realize that this situation is really more about whacking than hacking. It's just murder in Baltimore these days -- and Tess Monaghan herself might be next on the list.
As a practiced reporter until her newspaper went to that great pressroom in the sky, P.I. Tess Monaghan knows and loves every inch of her native Baltimore, even the parts being slobbered on by the sad-sack greyhound she's minding for her uncle. It's a quirky city where baseball reigns, but lately homicide seems to be the second most popular local sport. Business tycoon "Wink" Wynkowski is trying to change all that by bringing pro basketball back to town, and everybody's rooting for him -- until a devastating, muckraking expose of his lurid past appears on the front page of the Baltimore Beacon-Light. It's a surprise even to the Blight's editors, who thought they'd killed the piece. Instead, the piece killed Wink -- who's found in his garage with the car running.
Now the Blight wants to nail the unknown computer hacker who planted the lethal story, and the assignment is right up the alley of a former newshound like Tess. But it doesn't take long for her to discover deeper, darker secrets, and to realize that this situation is really more about whacking than hacking. It's just murder in Baltimore these days -- and Tess Monaghan herself might be next on the list.
Customer Reviews:
good, but not great.......2007-06-05
I really like Ms. Lippman's writing and am steadily working my way through all the Tess Monaghan novels, finding that I either like or love them all, which is saying something.
Lest you think I just like or love any old thing I read, let me clarify: since I started looking at reviews of books and trying to find writers whose styles I might like because they were highly rated by people or reviewers of other books I had loved, I have found myself far more pleased with what I read. That's how I found Ms. Lippman's work, and boy am I glad I did. Her Tess Monaghan series is absolutely superb, as are most of her standalone novels.
This one, which I think is the second in the Monaghan series, isn't my fave, but it's a decent book. You really ought to read this one after reading the first one; for some reason, I get the strong feeling you won't get Tess very clearly if you don't have some sort of frame of reference for her already.
In this one, she's hired by the paper she used to work for in order to determine who hacked the paper's computer system and got a story printed up when the paper's execs thought they'd managed to kill the story.
Tess does her usual stuff: approaches the task with humor, as much deceit as she needs to get the job done, and a fairly respectable intellect (just in case you forget she's an English major, y'all).
I like so much in this novel: her growing relationship with Esskay, the greyhound; her relationship with Crow (her much younger boyfriend); the other relationships of significance to her (Whitney, Tyner, etc.). I like how her mind works, how she quickly catches some things while others elude her. She's not a super sleuth. She's not one of those protagonists who seems so quickly to solve everything, to make connections that the average human being would never make. She stumbles a bit and doesn't always see what's right in front of her face.
In this book, in fact, that last thing I mentioned is what kept the book from being as good as it could be. Ms. Lippman is usually excellent at revealing snippets so that the reader is guessing right along with Tess, but in this one, I could see the end coming about 100 pages before the end actually came. I knew whodunnit. I saw a lot of the end coming, and that really detracted from my enjoyment of the novel.
Overall, had I not so clearly seen the plot developing to its conclusion long before Ms. Lippman unraveled it for me, I'd have given this 5 stars. As it is, because I love so much of what I read about Tess and her circle, it gets 4 stars.
I'd like to know what you think. Read "Baltimore Blues," and then read this one. Tell me if you can see the difference in how the villain is revealed.
Happy reading!
Not Charming.......2006-06-06
I had a very hard time trying to get into this book. Finally, I completely gave up, and simply scanned the pages of the story.
After I put the book down, and couldn't even remember the main character's name.
I'm an avid and diverse reader. I read all kinds of books that fall under all kinds of different genres. I also believe in giving an author a chance. But, they only get "1" chance. If their book is a total disaster, I refuse to give them another try.
I will never spend another dime on a Laura Lippman book. TOTAL [...]!!! I'm a writer. I would be ashamed to release such high-school level writing on the market.
I believe you need more than just words on a page to consider a book good. A good read to me is being able to paint a great visual picture in my mind. I should fall in love with some characters, and utterly hate others.
Please, save your money and don't buy this book.
Charmless detective in Charm City: a great evocation of Baltimore........2006-05-24
Having read two of Lippman's mysteries, I'd classify the plots as solid and competent, interesting but not engrossing. The books excel at describing Baltimore (I grew up in Baltimore County.) Lippman's writing about the city is wonderfully vivid and, more than most, chronicles not only the buildings, but the people and I think would bring the city to life even for those who aren't familiar with it. In this respect, I think that Lippman is better than Anne Tyler. I do have one caveat, one would not guess from this book that most of the population of Baltimore is black.
The main problem with the book, unfortunately, is the heroine who is the most implausible private eye I've ever encountered. Miss Marple would eat her for lunch. Tess Monaghan is a very immature, whiny 29-year old, who usually seems about 10 years younger, so diffident that she reminds me of the gooey black mud that coats the bottom of some parts of the Bay and its tributaries: a passive nuisance. She bickers pointlessly with her parents: for example, Tess takes it as a personal affront that her mother likes monochromatic color schemes. This doesn't seem to be the result of losing her only job after the newspaper she worked for folded. She only took that job because one of her friends was a reporter, and when she didn't get a job with the surviving paper, she didn't know what to do. It is hard to fathom why her friends have decided that she should go into detective work, which requires energy, boldness and is potentially dangerous.
Tess strikes me as a generally charmless character; I suppose that's why Lippmen gives her a dog in the second book. I often don't find hard-boiled detectives likeable, but as long as I respect them and the stories are good, I don't need to. (Tess is more like half-baked.) A certain sour pettiness goes with the genre. The detective observes all things great and small with an acerbic carping that presumably is intended to show a superior discerning sensibility or entirely too much familiarity with the world's seamy underbelly, but in Tess it's more like tiresome querulousness.
After doing a respectable job on her first case, Tess strikes out completely on her second, surviving only because a friend who is considerably faster on the uptake comes to her rescue. Somehow, even as Tess goes about her detecting, what she is shown as doing just doesn't mesh with how she is shown as thinking. Lippman throws in the occasional Good Deed to make her heroine seem more admirable, but it seems more like a formulaic plot contrivance than a natural outcome of Tess' personality.
Tess' aunts and uncles, on the other hand are charming and vividly drawn and supply the character interest. So I'd say that if you like books with a strong sense of place, this is a good bet when you're looking for something to read. If character is important to you, or you only like to read this sub-genre is it's really good, I'd look for something else.
Second in the series.......2005-08-30
Former reporter for a now extinct Baltimore newspaper, Tess Monahan is working as an investigator for a city lawyer, waiting to get her license as a PI. Business tycoon, Wink Wynkowski, is trying to bring pro basketball back to Baltimore, but a full scale expose of his lurid past appears on the front page of the local paper. The editors of the paper, the Baltimore Beacon-Light, had rejected the story, not wanting the sordid details of this man's criminal past to jeopardize their chances of getting a top team for the city, but, somehow the story appeared in the morning edition. Almost immediately, Wink's body is found in his car, apparently having suicided by leaving the motor running. Tess is employed by the paper to find out how the story got into print and extends her search by interviewing Wink's wives, the present and former. A constant irritant to Tess is an abrasive, ambitious reporter on the paper, Rosita Ruiz, a Latina who doesn't hesitate to use chequebook journalism or to invent stories to suit her own agenda. When Rosita also commits suicide after being fired, Tess is convinced that both Wink and Rosita have been murdered and sets out to prove just that. The story is just a little too bitsy for me, but there are some great characters being established who will, presumably, continue into further books.
Great 2nd Book!!.......2005-07-28
Laura Lippman never lets me down. She really doesn't. I just finished HP6 and I was a little burned-out (something about reading 651 pages in two days that burns a person out). I needed something to just enjoy and not have to be reading every single word and analyzing what was going to happen next. Laura was just what I needed. Tess was just what I needed.
As 2nd books go, this one was very good. It was a little uneven in that it gets really heavy and intense later but is in odd contrast to the beginning, which isn't so intense. The addition of Esskay and Tess' emerging feelings for the dog are great. More of Crow, which is something that is also great. These are fantastic characters that one can't help but wanting to fall back in with them and enjoy your time among them.
I'm going to read the third book. I feel like I'm on a Laura Lippman kick. Not a bad to place to be, let me tell you.
Average customer rating:
- Informational, fun, good read book.
- Love, love, love this book!
- good old-fashioned folk magic.
- Great Spells
- small quick simple reference for spells
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The Good Spell Book: Love Charms, Magical Cures, and Other Practical Sorcery
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The Good Spell Book is a delightful little collection of Romany folklore, spells, charms, and cures that focus on the good things in life--love, luck, health, and happiness. The spells are simple and require only basic ingredients, such as a ribbon or a candle. This simplicity allows for a singular focus on the outcome of the spell, whether it's relieving a headache or finding a lost pet. With its rustic charm, The Good Spell Book stands out from other spell books; it looks like someone's diary with flower petals, photographs, and even postage stamps stuck between the pages. Whether you read The Good Spell Book out of curiosity or to add happy spells to your own collection, you're sure to enjoy the feel of this well-crafted volume. --Brian Patterson
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The Good Spell Book is a delightful little collection of Romany folklore, spells, charms, and cures that focus on the good things in life--love, luck, health, and happiness. The spells are simple and require only basic ingredients, such as a ribbon or a candle. This simplicity allows for a singular focus on the outcome of the spell, whether it's relieving a headache or finding a lost pet. With its rustic charm, The Good Spell Book stands out from other spell books; it looks like someone's diary with flower petals, photographs, and even postage stamps stuck between the pages. Whether you read The Good Spell Book out of curiosity or to add happy spells to your own collection, you're sure to enjoy the feel of this well-crafted volume. --Brian Patterson
Customer Reviews:
Informational, fun, good read book........2007-10-06
This is a beautiful little book that you will love even looking over and seeing on your shelf. It throws in some history, and spells. I love how it give you spells and explains where some of the things come from.
Love, love, love this book!.......2007-09-30
I decided to get this book after reading all the glowing reviews, and am glad I did. I am not a witch, or into doing spells, but I've always been interested in the occult. I get books like these just to toy around with the idea of doing a spell. If I feel it is a simple spell and does not harm anyone, I would do it. I have purchased a few other spell books, but none came as good as this one. First of all the book is so nicely laid out, it is very cute and has an old-world feel to it. I get the idea Ms. Kemp was going for. She wanted it to look classicaly and elegantly ancient. The cover is a very strong, hard cover. You can just tell that no expense was spared in the quality of making the book. It is not flimsy or cheap. Now what it is I really like about this book is, the spells are so simple AND there is such a wide variety! There are 5 sections: love, money, health, pets, wealth, and happiness. It has so many interesting, easy-to-do spells. I remember in the pet section, there was even a spell to heal your pet or return your lost pet. I searched for a while for a spell book that was easy and had good content and I finally found it in this lovely, little book! This will always be near me and I will treasure it to the day I die! I highly reccomend this book. You won't be dissapointed!
good old-fashioned folk magic........2007-08-16
If you're a fan of simple folk magic like I am, you will probably like this book. In it, it has many different cures and charms from gypsy lore and such, which is quite different from what is in the spellbook market today. I feel that the book could've been bigger, but the artwork and cover detailing added a nice touch to it.
Overall, this is a great gift for yourself or those who like old-fashioned folk magic and lore from outside of the US.
Great Spells.......2007-06-27
A Great book for those interested in folk magic, Gypsy magic, and beginners to witchcraft and magic. The section on Love spells is the best in the book, and the most useful. Great book with great spells.
small quick simple reference for spells.......2006-03-29
This book is a small quick reference for spells. It has several spells in it that i didnt know but a few that i did. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in doing good work. Most items the spells require you already have lyin around the house. The spells are simple to follow and are good!. my son and I both love this book.
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