Dark Destiny (Dark Mirror) [Paperback]

M.J. Putney (Author)

Book Description

Release date: July 3, 2012 | Series: Dark Mirror (Book 3)

Tory and her friends are celebrating the success of a second mission to aid WWII Britain when an urgent summons calls them back to their own time: Napoleon is on the brink of invading England. Can a handful of young mages stop an army? In desperation, Merlin’s Irregulars ask Rebecca Weiss, an untrained telepath from 1940, to come back to 1804 and change Napoleon’s mind before it’s too late. As Tory and Allarde make a commitment that will cost him his inheritance, Rebecca promises to do what she can to stop Napoleon even though she is unsure of her magical abilities. But Tory and her friends saved the Weiss family from Nazi imprisonment, and Rebecca will risk anything, even her life and her budding relationship with Nick Rainford, to repay them. A daring mission takes Tory and Rebecca and their friends into the heart of the Army of Boulogne, where Napoleon is plotting invasion. But while their success may save England, they must still face the bittersweet consequences of their decisions when they return home.

Dark Destiny is the thrilling conclusion to M.J. Putney's historical fantasy series Dark Mirror.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

The third in the Dark Mirror series focuses on Napoléon’s attempted invasion of England in 1804 as Tory, Allarde, and their friends learn more about harnessing their magic in service of their country, both in their own time and in 1940, where Rebecca is developing her magic—a powerful force against anti-Semitism. Allarde and Tory face personal challenges as their pledge to one another risks Allarde’s title and inheritance. Though this series continues to rely on exposition-filled dialogue, the action-packed sequences, historical romance, and touches of magic will continue to entice paranormal readers. Grades 7-10. --Heather Booth

About the Author

M. J. Putney is the author of the young adult fantasy novels Dark Mirror and Dark Passage. As Mary Jo Putney, she is the New York Times bestselling author of historical romances. M. J. is fond of reading, cats, travel, and most of all, great stories.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin (July 3, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312622864
• ISBN-13: 978-0312622862
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #750,722 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

A New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USAToday bestselling author, Mary Jo Putney was born in Upstate New York with a reading addiction, a condition for which there is no known cure. Her entire romance writing career is an accidental byproduct of buying a computer for other purposes.

Her novels are known for psychological depth and intensity and include historical and contemporary romance, fantasy, and young adult fantasy. Winner of numerous writing awards, including two RITAs and two Romantic Times Career Achievement awards, she has five times had books listed among the Library Journal's top five romances of the year, and three times had books among the top ten romances of Booklist, the magazine of the American Library Association.

Her favorite reading is great stories, but in a pinch she'll settle for the backs of cereal boxes. She's delighted that e-publishing can now make available books that have been out of print.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Not as satisfying as I had hoped, but still very good! July 5, 2012

By S. Reading

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I love this series- the first two books took me by storm and I was eagerly awaiting the final installment of the Dark Mirror series. I have to say while the book it self's had a good pace and interesting plot I hated flipping between Tory, Cynthia and Rebecca's character. Rebecca Weiss who we first meet in Dark Passage plays a very large role in the 3rd book and while it is very interesting I just don't have the connection I had with Tory, Cynthia or even Elspeth. A lot of the time on the book was spent on the Tory/Allerde and Nick/ Rebecca relationships while there was really only a few pages about Cynthia and Jack, who are also my favorite couple. I really wish MJP had put more effort into their growing relationship as there is so much there. I really disliked how Cynthia seemed to be a whole different person in book 3, compared to the other 2. I felt it just didn't connect with me, as if MJP was just changing her to make her fit into this book.

Overall I still really like Dark Destiny and it has a very satisfying ending that I think everyone will appreciate. I hope MJP comes back and writes more YA. I would love to see a spin off series about Jack and Cynthia.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Third Dark Mirror tale, hopefully there will be more at some point in the future October 5, 2012

By Elf2060

Format:Paperback

4 1/2 stars.
"Dark Destiny" is part of the `Dark Mirror' series that centers around a group of magelings who have become comfortable with their extraordinary powers and are driven to actively defend England from her enemies...in two different time periods. The addition of a young Jewish telepath to their ranks expands the remarkable feats that they can accomplish even as they learn about a culture that few of them have been exposed to. The prejudice against those who have magic continues to manifest but the group known as Merlin's Irregulars has learned to rise above and strive to act for the good of all while expanding their abilities to use the remarkable portals known as Merlin's Mirrors.

"Dark Destiny" by M.J. Putney (Mary Jo Putney) is a very entertaining young adult tale that gives a unique view of two separate wars that threaten England, one involving Napoleon during the early 1800s and one involving the Nazi attack during the 1940s. Despite the apparent obstacles of societal or family disapproval romance also blooms amongst the group of young mages known as Merlin's Irregulars despite the increasingly dangerous opposition that threatens them all. The youngsters learn to channel their powers for maximum effectiveness even as they grow in their capabilities. I enjoyed the blend of romance and danger that is woven around two separate pivotal points in history even as the mystical elements employed by the Irregulars continue to facilitate their endeavors to keep England safe. The struggle to keep Napoleon from invading England is being fought on several fronts but the powers of the magelings provide a unique weapon that they must learn to wield effectively. This tale picks up right after the events that took place in "Dark Passage" and can be read as a stand alone but the series is best savored when read from the beginning ("Dark Mirror").

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this series!!!! October 4, 2012

By rachelmcelwey

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I was so excited when I heard that Putney had finished the next book in this series and she did not let me down. It was interesting to see the aspect of what Rebecca had to go thru being in a country were not everyone likes Jews. It made it even more interesting that she could read there minds. I love how with this ability she was able to help people thru certain emotions and trials; I was impressed how she pointed Rebecca into the path of being a psychiatrist. I will love to read more about her and Nick's blossoming relationship. I am disappointed that we didn't get to learn more about Elspeth. It would have been nice to know more about her past or to see what kind of direction she might be taking.
I also thought that it was nice that the Irregulars needed help this time and how they were able to trick there way into getting to Napoleon. Cynthia is getting to be a very strong mage with weather working and her illusion abilities
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I LOVE that all of these characters and how they are written can easily fit into her Adult "Guardian" series. Which was my favorite ones of her so far. But the "Dark Mirror" series is about to take the lead on that.

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I cant wait for the next one, if there is one. I hope that this time we will learn more about Elspeth. I think she might be my favorite second only to Tory.