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Rise of the Blood Witch (Magical Midlife Death, Book 3)
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Tia Didmon
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A rogue. A witch. An unlikely alliance.
In the shadowy world of vampires, I find myself torn between two powerful forces. As my enigmatic mentor prepares me for a deadly dance at the vampire ball, the irresistible allure of our charismatic leader's advances threatens to consume me. But dark forces conspire against our vampire clans, harboring one sinister aim: our total annihilation.
The high priestess denies the coven's involvement with the nefarious rebels, but when my dormant powers surge to life, she demands my return and enrages Rene. With a merciless killer on the loose and me grappling to maintain my magical composure, a fateful incident places me in the crosshairs of destiny. As the sinister claws of betrayal tighten their grip, I'm left with an agonizing choice.
Will I embrace the monstrous legacy that claimed me, or will I return to the coven that turned its back on me?
Find out what prowls the shadows of Black Blossom County by listening to Forty Shades of Dead, the new Paranormal Women's Fiction series readers are comparing to Shannon Mayer, K.F. Breene, and Victoria Danann.
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intriguing
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Still a great series!
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The Plot Thickens
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Katie Hagaman was able to bring this story to life and made this as fun to listen to as it was to read.
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Another Great Addition to the Series
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Forty Shades of Dead
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The protagonist is a likable and charming figure because of her realistic battles with menopause, self-discovery, and her newly discovered abilities. The plot is made more complex and endearing by the equally outstanding supporting cast. "Forty Shades of Dead" is a narrative that blends comedy, heart, and a hint of evil, and is highly recommended for fans of magical realism and paranormal women's fiction.
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A Delightfully Dark and Magical Midlife Adventure
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Entertaining
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Great audiobook
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Raven
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the two books before this one to make sense
of what is going on and to know the characters.
There’s drama betrayals action suspense a hint
of heat and a romance that is building between the
two main characters.
It finish up on a cliffhanger
The narrator was easy to listen to and did a great
job of bringing all characters alive.
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Great addition to the series
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