Witchfire (Paperback)

~ (Author) "Connor Hawthorne impatiently thrust aside the galley of her latest book..." (more)
Key Phrases: Lady Fenwycke, Conrad Thackeray, Connor Hawthorne (more...)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

When her grandmother's grave is dug up, Connor Hawthorne hurries back to England with her friend Laura Nez, a Navajo guide, to find out who's responsible. In Witchfire: A Connor Hawthorne Mystery, Lauren Maddison's (Deceptions) series heroine tries to break the ruthless servants of dark supernatural forces of their grave-digging, murderous habits.

Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

From Library Journal

Grave robbers desecrate the English grave of author Connor Hawthorne's grandmother, find a coffin filled with stones, then are killed by their boss. Connor and friend Laura embark on a journey to Glastonbury, England, to find out why. An intriguing sequel to Deceptions
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 392 pages
• Publisher: Alyson Books; 1st edition (June 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1555835953
• ISBN-13: 978-1555835958
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #984,509 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fast-Paced Page-Turner, June 11, 2001

By A Customer

After reading Lauren Maddison's skillfully written DECEPTIONS, I couldn't wait for the sequel to appear. And I must say, WITCHFIRE certainly lives up to the standard set by Maddison's first Connor Hawthorne mystery. The characters and dialogue are so well-drawn and realistic that you can't help believing the supernatural plotline. Everything falls into place in Maddison's skillful hands. And it's such a pleasure to read a lesbian mystery that isn't 180 pages long. The ending sets the stage for a third Connor Hawthorne mystery, and I can't wait!

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Spellbound, July 11, 2001

By	"blissengine" (Norfolk, VA USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

Connor Hawthorne finds herself drawn into a complex mystery after her grandmother's grave in England is desecrated and there's a murder at the house of some friends of her grandmother. Connor and her partner Laura travel to England to strengthen their relationship and investigate these baffling events. As the events take more sinister turns, Connor's father Benjamin and their friend Malcolm join them in England in time to discover that what's happening now is connected to events that happened centuries ago, in all their past lives. Lauren Maddison follows up her stellar "Deceptions" with this enthralling action thriller, unfortunately plagued by many minor editorial errors. Skilfully weaving in pagan spirituality, politics, and fast-paced action, Maddison has written one of the best books of the year, lesbian or straight. The best part of her books is her characterizations. The reader can easily connect with the characters, which is key in any successful book series. This story just begs to be made into a movie!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Could NOT put it down!, June 19, 2001

By A Customer

I really enjoyed her first book, Deceptions, and I think this one is even better. I am a die-hard mystery fan, but I usually anticipate all the plot twists. NOT this time. It had me going to the very end. These characters are people you care about. I got to know them in the first book and now they're becoming old friends. Isn't that the best kind of story? Wish I hadn't read it so quickly. Who knows how long it will be until the next one.