Witch's Journey [Paperback]

Karen McCullough (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2002

When Jinissa uses magic to save a child from a bad fall, she reveals herself as both a Calavrian witch and a spy. Jinny is convicted of witchcraft and condemned to torture and death. Before the sentence can be carried out, however, Lord Stephan arrives, announcing that the king wants to question the witch himself. A long trip over the mountains gives Jinny and Stephan time to get to know each other, and despite Stephan's well-founded hatred for her people, they begin to fall in love. But Stephan is loyal to his king, and Jinny is determined to escape, because she's sworn to keep her people's secrets, even though she will never be welcome back in her own country. And how can they afford to fall in love when it's certain that if Jinny doesn't escape, Stephan's king will be forced to torture and kill her when she won't give him the information he seeks?

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: ImaJinn Books (November 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1893896900
• ISBN-13: 978-1893896901
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,682,179 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Okay, I'll start with an admission. The picture isn't really me, except in the sense that it's the way I like to picture myself. You can see what I really look like, if you're so inclined, at my website, www.kmccullough.com.

I've been writing for a long time and I write across genres. I'm especially partial to mystery, fantasy, and romance. Most of my books contain elements of all of those.

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars excellent paranormal romance advetnure, January 3, 2003

By 

Kelley Hartsell "Kelley" (Irving, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Witch's Journey (CD-ROM)

Courtesy of CK2S Kwips and kritiques

Jinissa is a Calavrian witch. Though she has never used her magic for ill, she keeps her identity secret for fear of what the townspeople would do if they new what she was. When she uses her powers to rescue a small child from a bad fall. Suddenly her secret is revealed and she is charged with being a witch and a spy. In an unfair trial, she is convicted of witchcraft, sentenced to torture and death.

Just as the sentence is to be carried out, she is rescued, or is she? A delegate from the King arrives, Lord Stephan, to take her to the King so he can question her himself. Stephan hates anything related to witchcraft and sorcery, so he is not too keen on the mission, only doing it because his King demands it. Jinny is given a brief reprieve from her sentence, as the two of them set forth across the mountains.

As they travel across the treacherous mountains, the must learn to work together and trust one another if they are to survive. Their journey is fraught with peril, and it will take all Stephan's skill to keep them going, for Jinny is blocked from using her magic. Until Stephan is horribly injured while protecting Jinny, in a life or death struggle with some starving wolves. Now Jinny will go against Stephan's wishes to save him.

Through it all, Jinny finds herself falling in love with Stephan. And it turns out he is falling for her as well. But his loyalty to his King comes first and that means delivering Jinny to him. Can they overcome the problems and prejudice standing in their way to happiness? And just what ARE those mysterious shrines they pass in the mountains on their way to the King?

This was quite an absorbing read. The story of Jinny and Stephan is a delightful one, captivating the reader from the get-go. Jinny is just a young woman who happens to be a witch, and is trying to do what is right. Stephan is a loyal and dedicated man, sworn to do his duty at any costs. The mutual attraction between the two of them causes plenty of believable conflict to keep the reader going. This story is about overcoming one's deeply ingrained beliefs, to find what one desires above all.

The detail in this story paints a very clear picture, so the reader feels transported to another time and place, where magic is a matter of course. How beautifully described are the mountains, and the magic emanating from them and Jinny, so much so, that one can really picture it in the mind's eye.

Jinny and Stephan are both strong characters, well developed and fully dimensional. They have to be, for through the majority of the story, they are the only two people. So they have to be thought out enough to be able to carry the story on their more than capable shoulders.

This reviewer loved this tale and eagerly anticipates many future stories form the talented Ms. McCullough. Go out and buy a copy of this book, it is sure not to disappoint.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Tempting Trip, August 25, 2011

By 

Elysa Hendricks "Lady Romance" (Midwest) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Witch's Journey (Paperback)

When young Jinny is convicted of witchcraft and sentenced to torture and death she believes her life is over. Then Lord Stephan arrives. He's been tasked by his king to bring the witch for questioning. During their long, treacherous trip over the mountains Jinny and Stephan come to know, rely on and love each other. Though they realize their love is doomed it doesn't stop them. No matter the outcome honor, compassion and love compel them to complete their journey.

At 208 pages WITCH'S JOURNEY is a shorter book than some. But don't worry, Ms McCullough has packed her story with so much action and emotional power it feels epic in scope. Magic is woven into the world with a deft touch. The love scenes are steamy and tender, appropriate to the characters and the genre.

Fans of fantasy romance will find WITCH'S JOURNEY well worth the read.