When Dev gives birth to a baby boy who caused the floor to rumble, the walls to shake and the lights to flicker during delivery, she knows she is raising a witch. Oak was raised in a family coven, but witches don't need magic the way they did in the past. In order to suppress his powers from bursting at the seams, they find that raw garlic keeps his powers in check. Unfortunately, the consequences of smelling like garlic in high school takes a toll on your social life. While creating a magical pin that will replace the need to eat raw garlic, Oak stumbles upon a problem that needs to be solved. He is having visions of a false reality and it's getting him into trouble. With the help of his family and coven, they set off on a journey to discover why he is having these visions and find out what they need to do to stop them. The journey is long and hard, but they discover a secret about him and their families lineage that has been covered up for centuries. Join Oak on his adventure as he explores the ancient world of witchcraft, searching for answers while struggling to maintain a normal friendship with his best friend Kyle-Ray. If you love stories about magic, witchcraft, fantasy creatures and locations, or self discovery, you will love this book!
A wiccan high priestess with a master's degree in counseling offers real-life case studies and examples of what has worked--and what hasn't--in forming a coven.
The ultimate coven handbook, Coven Craft was written by a well-known and respected Wiccan High Priestess, who guides you through the workings of covens from Altars to Zoning. Over the course of twenty-seven chapters and forty-two appendices, Amber K shares with you her vast coven know-how, with plenty of veteran insights and straight-up advice on: --Finding or organizing a coven --Tools and supplies --Finances and incorporation --Coven offices --New members --The coven calendar --Pagan ritual --The sabbats and esbats --Training and intiation --Group dynamics --Counseling --Elders --Traditions --Networking and affiliation --Covens in the community It has been said that leading a coven is like herding cats. Whether you're searching for fresh ways to meet those challenges or you're thinking about joining your first magical group, consult this friendly, knowledgeable companion for guidance.
Vicky Smithton is a young detective in a small quiet city. Her mother was a vampire, that is all she knows about her and her father was a witch. Half-bloods are forbidden so she grew up in hiding raised by her witch grandmother who has been protecting and teaching her how to control her abilities and urges. One day, after her grandmother and her friend, find a body everything in her life starts to change... A new partner and a serial killer opens up a can of family secrets…
In a kingdom full of darkness and evil, absolute wickedness exists, and it will continue to exert its power unless stopped by those who are supernaturally gifted. Covens & Wizardries is a dark fantasy novel that introduces Nma, who represents the punisher of evil. But she is unaware of the great powers within her. She possesses supernatural powers to stop all forms of evil emanating from wicked covens and other evil ones, but does not know how to use her gift. Daniel (or Nwanem) represents how far evil can go if not stopped in time. Readers will meet the Awesome people, Aduba the fake wizard and hunter, the witches, the houses of wizardries, and Otito the mentor. Will they teach Nma what she needs to know? It is up to Franklin, Victor, Alison, Kareem, and Ogunjimi to paint the true picture of evil seekers and their end. They teach that in the end, evil does not pay, though in the beginning it may look promising. The story also shows that you do not need to offend evil or wickedness before it can come after you!
An epic award-winning Young Adult Paranormal Book about Witches, Coming of Age and Family ***WORLD'S BEST STORY 2014*** Magic? Check. High school cheerbullies? Check. Impending evil? You betcha. She’s so doomed… Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Family Magic by Patti Larsen – book one of the epic award-winning paranormal family saga adventure (the Hayle Coven Novels) that will leave you spellbound! Meet Sydlynn Hayle, a teenage girl torn between her ordinary life and the extraordinary destiny that awaits her. As the heir to her coven, Sydlynn possesses immense magical power, but her reluctance to embrace it threatens not only her own future but also the fate of her entire family. In the halls of high school, Sydlynn faces a different kind of challenge – the relentless torment of the cheerbullies and their unwillingness to accept her in their normal world. But little does she know that her troubles extend far beyond teenage drama. A mysterious evil begins to infiltrate her coven, targeting those she holds dear. The looming danger forces Sydlynn to confront a choice that will shape her destiny: to deny her true potential or to rise up and become the savior her family's magic needs. Patti Larsen's Family Magic is a spellbinding contemporary paranormal young adult novel that has garnered accolades (World’s Best Story 2014) and captivated readers around the world. Step into the first novel in a massive universe where magic and adventure collide, where loyalty and family are everything and where ancient secrets and impending evil threaten to unravel all that Sydlynn holds dear. With each page turned, you'll be transported into a world of mysticism, friendship, and heart-pounding suspense. Join Sydlynn as she navigates the complexities of her dual existence, balancing the challenges of high school and the demands of her magical heritage. Will she find the courage to embrace her true power and protect those she loves? Family Magic is more than a story of magic; it's a tale of self-discovery, resilience, loyalty, love for family and the strength that lies within. Patti Larsen's masterful storytelling will keep you on the edge of your seat, eagerly following Sydlynn's journey from reluctant heir to a formidable force to be reckoned with. Don't miss your chance to experience the enchantment and excitement of Family Magic – because sometimes, destiny calls, and only one young woman can be the heroine, to rise above her doubts and save the magic that binds her family together. · "A great, inventive plot, a deeply flawed, self-deprecating, heroine, many wondrous sub-characters and a constantly-evolving world of madness and magic (with a goodly side order of teen angst thrown in!). What more could you want?" -- Amazon reviewer Hobbitual · "Thank you Ms. Larsen, for an excellent read....please please please tell me there will be more about these characters!" -- Amazon reviewer Michelle William · " ...this book was incredible. I was sucked in from the very beginning. I fell in love with the characters. The plot twists and the way it was written kept me turning pages well into the night." -- Amazon reviewer Misty Harvey Don't miss the exciting sequels in the Hayle Coven Novels: Witch Hunt Demon Child The Wild The Long Lost Gatekeeper Flesh and Blood Full Circle Divided Heart First Plane Light and Shadow Queen of Darkness Dark Promise Unseelie Ties Ancient Ways The Undying Shifting Loyalties Enforcer Coven Leader The Last Call KEYWORDS: young adult paranormal series, young adult paranormal books, young adult paranormal fantasy, young adult witches, young adult witch, young adult witch books, young adult fantasy, paranormal fantasy series, paranormal fantasy books, coming of age, family saga, witches and wizards, magical realism books
An instant New York Times Bestseller! Disney's The Owl House meets Nevermoor, in a brilliant adventure from Claribel A. Ortega! Every year, in the magical town of Ravenskill, Witchlings who participate in the Black Moon Ceremony are placed into covens and come into their powers as full-fledged witches. And twelve-year-old Seven Salazar can't wait to be placed in the most powerful coven with her best friend! But on the night of the ceremony, in front of the entire town, Seven isn't placed in one of the five covens. She's a Spare! Spare covens have fewer witches, are less powerful, and are looked down on by everyone. Even worse, when Seven and the other two Spares perform the magic circle to seal their coven and cement themselves as sisters, it doesn't work! They're stuck as Witchlings—and will lose their magic. Seven invokes her only option: the impossible task. The three Spares will be assigned an impossible task: If they work together and succeed at it, their coven will be sealed and they'll gain their full powers. If they fail... Well, the last coven to make the attempt ended up being turned into toads. Forever. But maybe friendship can be the most powerful magic of all... With action-packed adventure, a coven of quirky witchlings, Claribel A. Ortega's signature humor, and girl-power vibes, you won't be able to put down this middle grade Latine witch story, perfect for fans of Amari and the Night Brothers or Harry Potter.
Portland has a coven problem. Sixteen-year-old Sophie Harris wishes magic could solve all her problems. It created them, after all. It made her a disappointment, a pathetic waste of space in her mom's coven. Every time they pat her on the head for being a good little girl, they push her down a little more. She can't protect herself or help with anything that matters, or so they tell her, again and again. Armed with new friends who care more than her family ever has, Sophie plunges into a quest to prove herself worthy to a mother who can't see her as anything but a weak child. One way or another, she's going to try to force her mom to give her the respect her friends want her to believe she deserves. If she's lucky, the dark secrets kept under lock and key by both of Portland's covens won't get in the way. If she's even luckier, they won't get anyone killed. This book is part of the SPIRIT KNIGHTS world and takes place after the explosive events in Boys Can't Be Witches.
Return to the dark and haunting world of Rosemary’s Baby in Ira Levin’s beguiling sequel, Son of Rosemary. Levin’s Rosemary’s Baby, one of the best-selling books of all time, is the iconic classic that ushered in the era of modern horror. This shocking and darkly comic sequel is set well after the harrowing events of the first book, and is just as compelling and suspenseful. It is now 1999, and Rosemary Woodhouse awakens from a decades-long coma to find herself in a drastically changed world. She soon discovers her son is already thirty-three years old, an a charismatic spiritual leader worshipped the world over, preaching a message of tolerance and peace. But is “Andy” the savior the troubled world so desperately needs, or is he his father’s son—the Antichrist? Master of suspense Ira Levin’s sardonic and thought-provoking exploration of good and evil, Son of Rosemary, finds Rosemary and her child reunited in a battle of wills that could determine not just the course of the new millennium—but the very fate of humankind.
