Maggie for Hire (Maggie MacKay - Magical Tracker) [Kindle Edition]

Kate Danley (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"If urban fantasy could be bottled, then this story is a shot-glass full of awesomesauce." - Dark Side of the Covers

"Combine vampires, ghouls, and one whip-smart, take-charge heroine, and you have a recipe for success.  Kate Danley has served up a female lead character to fill the gap that the ending of Buffy the Vampire Slayer left in the world of sci-fi/fantasy." - Twisting the Lens

Product Description

When monsters appear on Earth, Maggie MacKay is on the job. No one is better at hauling the creepy crawlies back where they belong. No one, that is, except her dad, who disappeared without a trace in the middle of an assignment.

Now an elf named Killian has shown up with a gig. Seems Maggie's uncle teamed up with the forces of dark to turn Earth into a vampire convenience store, serving bottomless refills on humans.

The only hope for survival lies in tracking down two magical objects and a secret that disappeared with Maggie's dad.

WARNING: This book contains cussing, brawling, and unladylike behavior. Proceed with caution.

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Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 319 KB
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B005MZ1F8E
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,247 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

More About the Author

Kate Danley, author of The Woodcutter and Maggie for Hire, is a twenty year veteran of stage and screen with a B.S. in theatre from Towson University. She was one of four students to be named a Maryland Distinguished Scholar in the Arts in the annual competition.

Her debut novel, The Woodcutter, was honored with the Garcia Award for the Best Fiction Book of the Year, the 1st Place Fantasy Book in the Reader Views Literary Awards, and the winner of the Sci-Fi/Fantasy category in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards.

Her plays have been produced in New York, Los Angeles, and the Washington, DC/Baltimore area. Her screenplay Fairy Blood won 1st Place in the Breckenridge Festival of Film Screenwriting Competition in the Action/Adventure Category and her screenplay American Privateer was a 2nd Round Choice in the Carl Sautter Memorial Screenwriting Competition.

Her projects The Playhouse, Dog Days, Sock Zombie, SuperPout, and Sports Scents can be seen in festivals and on the internet. She trained in on-camera puppetry with Mr. Snuffleupagus and recently played the head of a 20-foot dinosaur on an NBC pilot.

She lost on Hollywood Squares.

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great fun!, September 19, 2011

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Tianana - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Maggie for Hire (Maggie MacKay - Magical Tracker) (Kindle Edition)

The characters grab you from the very start. I love a story that has a strong female protagonist and 'Maggie for Hire' does not disappoint. The author has a way of drawing the reader in as if you are witnessing first hand the events as they unfold. I highly recommend this book. I hope the author writes a sequel - I want to know what happens next!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Action-packed Inter-dimensional Thrill-ride, February 17, 2012

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Allison Collins (Maryland, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Maggie for Hire: Book One: Maggie MacKay Magical Tracker Series (Paperback)

Description:

Maggie MacKay is a tracker; she has the ability to cross between dimensions and track down the monsters that want to start trouble in the human world. So when Killian, a messenger from the Elf Queen, shows up with a job - stopping a group of vampires from using humans as juice boxes - Maggie can't turn down the opportunity to kick some blood-sucking butt. Unfortunately, her family is more entwined with the inter-dimensional brawl than she realizes, and the only way to stop the madness is to find a couple magical objects and unleash a secret that could put everyone - and everything - in danger. With the help of Killian, her family, and a few otherworldly allies, can Maggie find the relics and stop the approaching apocalypse? Or will the world end with her neck on the chopping block?

Review:

After seeing the cover art and reading the blurb, how could someone not want to read this book?! I have always been a fan of the otherworldly, especially when it involves a no-holds-barred heroine who doesn't take any B.S. from anyone - or anything, and can dole out a mean arse-kicking. That's why I loved Maggie For Hire! Maggie is a great character; well-developed, strong-willed, and full of attitude. She reminds me of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, but more sure of herself and less fragile. The plot is action-packed, full of gory detail, and overflowing with the "unladylike behavior" promised on the back cover. I had a lot of fun reading, and was surprised that it was over so fast. The chapters were a nice short length, and the dialogue was fun and feisty. I only wish that I would have taken my time so there would be more to read! I hope that there is a sequel because Kate Danley is one heck of a writer! Recommended to older teens and adults who want pulse-pounding paranormal action that will leave them craving more!

Rating: On the Run (4.5/5)

*** I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Maggie is fun!!, January 22, 2012

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Georgeanna - See all my reviews

This review is from: Maggie for Hire (Maggie MacKay - Magical Tracker) (Kindle Edition)

Maggie is a great heroine. She's got a good work ethic, loves her family, and doesn't fall into bed with every guy she meets. She's smart and she can kick butt when it needs to be kicked. I enjoyed this book and will positively look for more from author Kate Danley.