Wicked Folk: An Urban Wizard’s Tale (Witchy World Book 2)

Modern day wizard, Felix Slade, has been unable to sleep. Night after night he dreams of a beautiful young witch who is being stalked by a demon loosed by a horribly botched, forbidden ritual. Biding its time, the demon gathers power from the despair of victims in the hunt for its ultimate prey. When Felix's dreams reveal an unexpected threat to his foster mother in North Carolina, he understands where he must go.

With his shape-shifting sister and the woman he loves by his side, Felix rushes headlong towards grave danger. He has never faced so great an evil and is terrified at the realization he'll be forced to draw upon the ever-present darkness that dwells within him. It must be enough since it is all he has, but once it is unleashed, Felix can only hope that he won't lose himself to its grasp.

Q - So, what makes the Witchy World series special?

A - I'm an avid reader of urban fantasy and my goal was to create stories that are exactly what I love to read. My top picks favor stories where the heroes, simply put, don't quite have it all put together just yet. I' have always been a fan of witches, wizards, werewolves, vampires, and the like, who are in the process of discovering their new-found or undeveloped talents.

Early on in my writing career, I received a piece of advice I haven't forgotten - love your villains. When I reflected on this, I realized that all of the best sellers followed this, now obvious, advice. As a result, I spend as much time developing my villain's reasons for doing what they do as I spend trying to figure out how my heroes will work their way through seemingly overwhelming odds.

Finally, I like to mix a little romance into the storyline. For me, a good story starts with the character's relationships with the people around them. I'm also a big fan of strong female characters. In real life, as in my stories, I find strong women who know what they want to be exhilarating.

Q - What order should I read the books in?

A - I've written the series so you can read the books in any order. Each book is a complete story and all threads will tie up nicely by the time you're finished. Reading in order will give a slightly better context to recurring characters and I'd suggest the following sequence:

Q - So, why should readers give these books a try?

A - Because the Witchy World series books are exciting tales of adventure in a world not so different than our own! Do you believe that witches exist, that werewolves prowl the streets and magic is real? Is it possible that ordinary people might possess extraordinary talents?

Ultimately, readers who enjoy entertaining thoughts of the paranormal and exhilarating, fast-paced adventure will enjoy the Witchy World Series.