Mulberry Wands

Mulberry Wands
Author: Kater Cheek
Publisher: Kater Cheek
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2020-10-23
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

A parliament of shapeshifting owls. A tiny corpse. And an innocent woman blamed for murder. When Susan finds a miniature human corpse in her garden, she feels obligated to solve the mystery. She’s distracted from her investigation by courtship with an unusual but attractive young man. Susan is shocked when her sexy new beau admits he’s been sent by a supernatural cult of shapeshifting owls bent on executing Susan for a crime she didn’t commit. Susan narrowly escapes the parliament’s ruthless punishment when she’s kidnapped by the murder victim’s kin to stand trial. Determined to prove her innocence, Susan agrees to a deadly confrontation with the real killer. Meanwhile, the silent avian predators hunt Susan’s friends and family, and even Susan’s new boyfriend can’t sway his nocturnal sisters from their talons of justice. Can Susan escape in time to defend them all from the raptors’ inhuman vengeance? Mulberry Wands is book two in the Alternate Susan series. If you like unique and creative urban fantasy deeply inspired by desert wildlife, you’ll love Kater Cheek’s magical thriller. Buy Mulberry Wands to hunt for a killer today!

The Witch's Guide to Wands

The Witch's Guide to Wands
Author: Gypsey Elaine Teague
Publisher: Weiser Books
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2015-06-01
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 160925967X

The wand is the most important component of the witch’s toolbox. Serving as an ultimate big book of wands, here is: The clearest exposition of the names, spirits, and attributes of woods for wands The clearest explanation of wand anatomy The most complete explanation of how to access, shape, and channel magical forces from wands A fresh and useful approach to wands for specific magical practices A useful guide for a witch to form a partnership with her wand Based on her deep knowledge of plant science and ethnobotany and years of magical practice, the author examines the uses and benefits of each wand component (primarily woods, shrubs, grasses, vines, and some metals). She also explores their associations to various gods and goddesses, relationships to specific types of magic, and the results a practitioner can expect to achieve. She also includes tips and resources for finding materials, handcrafting, and correspondence charts for easy reference. The final section focuses on the wands used in the "Harry Potter" series. This is the ultimate guide for witches and pagans everywhere.

Mulberry Mischief

Mulberry Mischief
Author: Sharon Farrow
Publisher: Kensington Cozies
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2019-08-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1496722639

Autumn has arrived on the shores of Lake Michigan, but Marlee Jacob, proprietor of The Berry Basket, is feeling a chill for other reasons ... With the Harvest Health Fair in full swing, Marlee makes sure to stock up on elderberry products for cold and flu season. But this year there's also a run on mulberry when an eccentric customer wants to use the dried berries to ward off evil forces. True, it's almost Halloween, but something else seems to be spooking Leticia the Lake Lady, Oriole Point's oddest resident. She believes someone plans to kill her—and the ghost. Only mulberries can protect them. Marlee doesn't take her fears seriously until a man named Felix Bonaventure arrives in the village, asking questions about a mysterious woman. The next day, Marlee finds Bonaventure dead on Leticia's property—shot through the heart with an arrow made of mulberry wood. And Leticia has disappeared. Marlee soon learns the Lake Lady has a deadly past that is connected to the famous Sable family who are in town for the health fair. A bunch of clues start to come together—and figuring out what's going on puts Marlee in a real jam ... Includes Berry Recipes!

Alternate Susan

Alternate Susan
Author: Kater Cheek
Publisher: Kater Cheek
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2020-10-18
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Her mom disappeared. Her siblings are dead. And a dangerous djinn is demanding payment for an unholy bargain. Susan Stillwater is magically thrust into a not-quite-right version of her home town, where she has no idea who to trust, and the Magical Investigation Bureau (MIB) is interrogating her about an illegal summoning. Susan desperately buys time by feigning memory loss, but her lies are starting to unravel. When Susan’s friends narrowly survive a vicious attack, she learns the truth: the alternate Susan committed an abominable crime and left this Susan holding the bag. Now she has to locate her missing mother, dodge sleazy-hot men seeking favors, and open a portal to escape home again ... all before the djinn collects payment for his wishes, which were never free. Can Susan escape the lethal pledge made by the alternate Susan? Alternate Susan is book one in an excitingly original trilogy by the author of the Kit Melbourne Series. If you like off-kilter magic in the American Southwest and non-stop tension, you’ll love Kater Cheek’s captivating novel. Buy Alternate Susan to summon a quirky desert legend today!

Schooling the Symbolic Animal

Schooling the Symbolic Animal
Author: Bradley A. Levinson
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 422
Release: 2000
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780742501201

This anthology introduces some of the most influential literature shaping our understanding of the social and cultural foundations of education today. Together the selections provide students a range of approaches for interpreting and designing educational experiences worthy of the multicultural societies of our present and future. The reprinted selections are contextualized in new interpretive essays written specifically for this volume.

Witch's Jewel

Witch's Jewel
Author: Kater Cheek
Publisher: Kater Cheek
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2020-04-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

A sorcerous jewel. A mysterious uncle. Can a barista keep her magical heirloom safe from murderous crooks? Kit Melbourne longs to quit her brother’s coffee shop to pursue her artistic dreams. And despite the temptation to sell the sought-after enchanted bindi she inherited from her uncle, she promises her family to protect it at all costs. But when her brother’s tea-leaf reading predicts her imminent death, she’s terrified to discover those who want it will kill to make it theirs. Forced to dig into her late relative’s murky past, Kit is doubly shocked when she learns the artifact’s mighty power cannot be transferred unless its caretaker is dead. But despite her command of karate and fierce vampiric allies, her attackers show no sign of giving up their relentless lethal pursuit. Has Kit’s vow not to sell sealed her doom? Witch’s Jewel is the first book in the engrossing Kit Melbourne urban fantasy series. If you like strong female leads, high-stakes action, and nail-biting plots, you’ll love Kater Cheek’s enthralling tale. Buy Witch’s Jewel to dive into an epic world of Pagan magic today!

Sorrow's Apprentice

Sorrow's Apprentice
Author: Kater Cheek
Publisher: Kater Cheek
Total Pages: 404
Release: 2020-10-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

An undead turf war. A golden opportunity. A betrayal that could lose her everything. Red Rock, Arizona. Leo Fain thirsts for complete control of the city’s vampires. But when an impenetrable ward interrupts his efforts to overthrow his greatest nemesis, he needs an ace in the hole to get his team inside. Now he must make amends with his sorceress ex-girlfriend and convince her to conjure an opening for the fight of his life. Kit Melbourne refuses to allow her pregnancy to stop her quest to become the most powerful witch in the world. So when her bloodsucking ex dangles a life-changing apprenticeship in exchange for her help, she leaps at the chance to showcase her skill. But impressing the legendary warlock means betraying her boss and getting caught in their deadly battle. As secret deals from dark entities force Fain to put Kit in the line of fire, the power-hungry blood-drinker has no idea the evil he’s about to unleash. And her decision to help him could cost the precious life growing inside her. Can the former lovers find their strength without paying the ultimate price? Sorrow’s Apprentice is the seventh book in the enthralling Kit Melbourne urban fantasy series. If you like vampire battles, covert operations, and strong-willed women, then you’ll love Kater Cheek’s action-packed heist. Buy Sorrow’s Apprentice to pull off a supernatural coup today!

Vampire's Dayrunner

Vampire's Dayrunner
Author: Kater Cheek
Publisher: Kater Cheek
Total Pages: 334
Release: 2020-07-13
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Deadly curses. Unresolved romance. Can this witch expose a killer before it’s too late? Kit Melbourne can’t shake her lingering love for her ex, even with her new vampire beau. Between bouts of spontaneous telekinesis and her treacherous job impressing her BF’s human-hating guild, she struggles to stay out of trouble. And with someone planting magical traps on her front porch, she barely stays one step ahead of the reaper. Dodging her fanged boyfriend’s growing thirst, Kit and her crow familiar fend off her mysterious enemy’s unrelenting attacks. But when the assassination attempts threaten those she lives with and her old flame re-breaks her heart, she’s pushed to commit an unthinkable act … Will Kit unmask her unknown foe in time to protect those she truly loves? Vampire’s Dayrunner is the third book in the exhilarating Kit Melbourne urban fantasy series. If you like gripping mysteries, paranormal passions, and selfless heroines, then you’ll love Kater Cheek’s twisty tale! Buy Vampire’s Dayrunner to bite into a dark conspiracy today!