Seize
Alexandrea Weis & Lucas Astor
(A Magnus Blackwell Novel, #3)
Published by: Vesuvian Books
Publication date: March 26th 2019
Genres: Adult, Supernatural
Lexie Arden has a loving husband, a thriving business, and consults with the New Orleans Police Dept on murder cases. Kalfu has given her everything she desires, but challengers to her authority are closing in.
Her dark secret remains hidden from everyone except Magnus. He sees the evil growing stronger, changing her, and hurting her marriage. If Lexie doesn’t rid herself of Kalfu’s influence soon, the consequences will be irreversible.
When she unexpectedly inherits a cottage in the swamp, she uncovers a library of rare books on voodoo. Their spells can reverse the dark lord’s hold and set right the balance between darkness and light. But such magic requires a great sacrifice; one Lexie isn’t willing to make.
With the shadow spirits and raging voodoo gods vying for her attention, Lexie is on the verge of losing everything—her husband, her power, Magnus, and possibly, her life.
The battle for control of the mambo’s soul is about to begin.
Three murders have occurred. On the surface, there are no links between the victims, except for the fact they all owned property in the French Quarter. Oh, and the manner of dying. See, they have been mutilated and carved into ribbons. Additionally, Voodoo symbols have been carved into what skin was there.
Lucky for Lexie, Emile the NOPD detective, has asked her to help him solve the cases. As Lexie and Magnus look upon the latest victim's remains, they quickly realize dark forces are at play here. The cold darkness that only means powerful dark forces are growing and menacing the inhabitants of the French Quarter.
This book is the continuation of Lexie's journey as the new Mambo of New Orleans. Although she has achieved fame and followers, her circumstances are still perilous. She is still very green and unsure of her power. The dark and light that reside within her continue to battle for control. Her marriage is in trouble, her sanity can be next. She has sacrificed to keep her husband Will alive and now she realizes she may have to come clean with him about what she gave up in order to keep him alive.
Gripping and scary, this is my favorite ghost series ever!
I am voluntarily reviewing this book. Thanks to the authors for sharing a copy with me.
Author Bio:
Alexandrea Weis RN-CS, PhD, is a multi-award-winning author of over twenty-seven novels, a screenwriter, ICU Nurse, and historian who was born and raised in the French Quarter of New Orleans. Having grown up in the motion picture industry as the daughter of a director, she learned to tell stories from a different perspective and began writing at the age of eight. Infusing the rich tapestry of her hometown into her novels, she believes that creating vivid characters makes a story moving and memorable. A member of the Horror Writers Association and International Thriller Writers Association, Weis writes mystery, suspense, thrillers, horror, crime fiction, and romance. She lives with her husband and pets in New Orleans where she is a permitted/certified wildlife rehabber with the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries and rescues orphaned and injured animals.
Lucas Astor is from New York, has resided in Central America and the Middle East, and traveled through Europe. He lives a very private, virtually reclusive lifestyle, preferring to spend time with a close-knit group of friends than be in the spotlight.
He is an author and poet with a penchant for telling stories that delve into the dark side of the human psyche. He likes to explore the evil that exists, not just in the world, but right next door behind a smiling face.
Photography, making wine, and helping endangered species are just some of his interests. Lucas is an expert archer and enjoys jazz, blues, and classical music.
One of his favorite quotes is: “It’s better to be silent than be a fool.” ~Harper Lee (To Kill a Mockingbird)
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This sounds like such a great series and as a ghost book lover I def need to give it a try! Great review! :)
ReplyDeleteI love that it takes place in New Orleans
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