New England Witch Chronicles (Book 1, New England Witch Chronicles) [Kindle Edition]

Chelsea Bellingeri (Author)

Book Description

The Salem Witch Trials of 1692 were an embarrassing stain on America’s revered past. Innocent people were persecuted at the hands of a few over-zealous puritans. But what if there were real witches during those colonial hunts? What if there are witches in present day New England? That is what Alexandria Ramsey’s crazy grandmother believes. Grandma Claudia claims Alex descends from a long line of New England witches.

Modern day witches in Hazel Cove, Massachusetts? Unlikely, but strange things are occurring in the weeks preceding Alex’s seventeenth birthday, which also coincides with her family’s annual Halloween party. Alex is haunted by bizarre reoccurring nightmares of a man chasing her through the Hazel Cove Cemetery. On a few occasions, when her emotions have spiraled out of control, inanimate objects have shattered around her. But that’s just a coincidence, right? Alex isn’t so sure, especially after a local girl, who supposedly dabbled in witchcraft, was killed in the nearby forest.

Alex knows something strange is happening to her. With the arrival of a new boy in town, the mischievous James Van Curen, who is making her life difficult and causing problems between Alex and her best friend, Peter, Alex feels like her entire world is on the verge of chaos. Could Alex really be a witch? Is it possible Hazel Cove will become a battleground for modern day witches and witch hunters?

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Chelsea Bellingeri received a Juris Doctorate from New York Law School in New York, New York in 2007, and a B.A. in Sociology, with a concentration in Criminal Justice, from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee in 2004. Chelsea lives in New Jersey with her husband, Joe, and their dog, Eli.

Product Details

• File Size: 559 KB
• Print Length: 358 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: Chelsea Bellingeri; 1 edition (July 2, 2011)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B0059VUBTA
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,339 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
  • #9 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Teens > Horror
  • #49 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Teens > Romance

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 22 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Author Has Potential but Book was Lacking February 6, 2012

By Polly

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

The author has done a good job in transitioning through the story smoothly without having to describe a lot of things to prepare the reader for the shift, but I found the overall book to be average. It may be more appealing to young adults. With more experience, I think this author has potential.

It was difficult to grasp the author's intention for the persona of the main character. She would alternate between weak and whiny (most of the time), to strong-willed...to a point, then would buckle under any amount of pressure. The doting she received from two male characters often reminded me of the Twilight series and was a bit stomach-churning. There were several times when I felt the main character was acting "out of character", but then again, I had a difficult time trying to figure out exactly what her character was really supposed to be. I was unable to "like" her at any point.

In general, the story was a bit flat and predictable. Reading was an unemotional experience. I felt there were times when the author began to introduce a concept, as if it were meant to lead to something later, but it didn't. I was also hoping there would be more history woven in, especially as it relates to the Salem Witch Trials.

There are a large number of glaring editing errors, but generally speaking, the book was not a bad read. I look forward to more from this author as she progresses in her talents.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great start to a really promising series! October 11, 2011

By Michelle@Book Briefs

Format:Paperback

I LOVED this book! Within the first 10 pages, I was hooked! And when I say hooked, I really mean it. I could not put the book down! I read it all in one sitting. New England Witch Chronicles is well written, interesting, and it flows really well. I was sucked right into the story and I loved every second of it.

Alex, or Lex, is a really likable character. She was loyal and strong willed. Her loyalty was what I liked the most about her. I have seen one too many flaky main characters in the past year, and it was starting to annoy me. These flaky flakerson characters see a cute guy and leave their friends/current bf/long time love interest in the dust. But not Lex, no she was loyal as loyal can be. I loved that about her.

I also really liked both guys in the story. Peter is so awesome! He was always there for Lex. I want Peter for myself! He is just so cute, and such a good friend to Lex. And while James was nice and hot and not nearly as annoying as Lex initially thought, it was always Peter that I was rooting for. I never disliked James though, so that should make for an interesting dynamic in future books.

I loved how Chelsea described the manifestation of Lex's powers. The whole lights episodes reminded me of Spellbound by Cara Lynn Shultz. I can't wait to find out more about the history of witches in the next book. I can't wait to find out a lot of things in the next book! This series is going to be amazing!

This has been one of my favorite books that I have read in a long time! It is definitely making my top in 2011 book list! I cannot wait to get my hands on the next book. It has favorite series potential written all over it :) Get a copy of this book! Seriously, you should have ordered it yesterday!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great read September 25, 2012

By Katy D07

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I am not a YA, but I really enjoyed this book. The main characters are interesting and likeable. The book had a lot of suspense and reads quickly. Yes, there are grammatical errors if you are the type that is easily disturbed by that. I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series.

More About the Author

Chelsea Bellingeri received a Juris Doctorate from New York Law School in New York, New York in 2007, and a B.A. in Sociology, with a concentration in Criminal Justice, from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee in 2004. Chelsea lives in New Jersey with her husband, Joe, and their dog, Eli.

For more information, please visit my website at: http://www.chelseabellingeri.com/