Water Witch (a new adult novel of fantasy, magic, and romance ) (Elemental Magic Series) [Kindle Edition]

Thea Atkinson (Author)

Book Description

<span>If a witch can't control her own powers, someone will try to control her. </span><span>

ALAYSHA is a unique witch jaded from the killing she has been asked to do for her megalomaniac father. Taught to love no one and see people only as targets, she becomes embroiled in a battle that forces her to see things differently. But has finding love only taken her into deeper waters of power and manipulation?</span><span>

Water Witch is the first in a new adult fiction series that combines historical fantasy with supernatural fantasy, adventure, and romance . It takes the reader on a journey of magic, strong female characters, and of course a touch of steamy romance that will resonate with women of all ages.  </span>

<span>In a world where magic is a liability to those warriors who possess it, sometimes the only rescue is love. </span>

Editorial Reviews

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If you enjoy the idea of strong women, supernatural fantasy, and warrior queens, then water witch just might scratch an itch.

From the Back Cover

In a world where magic is a liability to those warriors who possess it, sometimes the only rescue is love.

ALAYSHA is a unique witch jaded from the killing she has been asked to do for her megalomaniac father. Taught to love no one and see people only as targets, she becomes embroiled in a battle that forces her to see things differently. But has finding love only taken her into deeper waters of power and manipulation?

Water Witch is the first in a new adult supernatural fantasy fiction series that combines historical fantasy with adventure and romance. It takes the reader on a journey of magic, strong female characters, and of course a touch of steamy romance that will resonate with women of all ages. 

Stories, novels, and novellas in Alaysha's world
Seeds of the Soul (prequel short story)
Water Witch (a novel of fantasy, romance, and magic) Book One
Blood Witch (a novel of fantasy, romance, and magic ) Book Two
Bone Witch (coming 2013)
Theron's Tale (a novella)
Sons of Alkaia

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Product Details

• File Size: 370 KB
• Print Length: 160 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B007UFXLXG
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #51,450 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Unique and riveting May 6, 2012

By Gordon P. Bonnet

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I was already a fan of Thea Atkinson's writing before I picked up "Water Witch," but I have to say this is her best yet. It is a unique take on the concept of a person blessed (or cursed?) with a magical ability; Alaysha's "superpower" (for want of a better word) gives her strength, but also makes her the unwilling pawn of men who have their own ends in mind. The way the plot unfolds is riveting; I couldn't put it down. All I can say is that if you are new to Thea Atkinson's work, start with this one. You won't be disappointed.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Reminiscent of Jean Auel's work May 8, 2012

By Mystery Reader

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Though the stories and the heroines are different in many ways, I found myself repeatedly comparing Thea's Alaysha in Water Witch to Jean Auel's Ayla in the the Earth's Children book series...and that, by the way, is a compliment. Both characters, Ayla & Alaysha, were remarkable young women who were different from others and also USED by others. Ms. Atkinson's characterization and plot development are flawless, and the plot moved smoothly. I enjoyed this book immensely and look forward to the next in the series.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Love for Water Witch April 17, 2012

By anakronistical

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Being a lifelong reader of fantasy and sci-fi, I was very pleasantly surprised at the originality and freshness in this story. The author not only managed to create unique, rich, vibrant characters, but an entire world that seemed new to me. And while YA is not my usual genre, I'll be eagerly awaiting the next installment in this excellent series!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars My house could have caught fire and I wouldn't have known it! It's that good! January 15, 2013

By Krisi

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I'm the kind of person that decides whether a book is worth reading after I finish the first chapter or two. I expect a good book to grab me by then and pull me in to it's world. With this, there was no decision to be made. I read half way through without putting it down. And only then by necessity. Thea sucks you in to a magical world with love, hate, lies and war with such great attention to detail. My house could have caught fire and I probably wouldn't have noticed. THIS IS A MUST READ!! But be prepared to read the rest of the series. It's not easy to ignore the pull this book will bring you.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting read September 27, 2012

By Nereid

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Alaysha has the power to end them all, she is a water witch. Ostracised and feared for her gift, she is used as a weapon by her father to decimate those who oppose him. She is tired of being used and runs away only to stumble on to an evil man much worse than her father. Into the mix comes Yenic the last of her mother's tribe and he has offered to train her so she has control of the power but he also offers her companionship which she has never had before. Interesting story how Alaysha comes into her own in a world that is foreign and yet still reminiscent of battle of old. She has to fight for those she cares about and refuse to mindlessly destroy her enemies. Whilst I did enjoy the story, I felt that the plot did not lead up to a certain event, it was pretty even throughout. No real romance, more of a story of about survival against all odds.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Easy read July 15, 2012

By Sterljoy

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This was a lite read compare to Thea Atkinson other dark psychologicial thrillers. Lite read, but very much enjoyable. Main character Alaysha is a witch and is basically being use by her father for her power to kill off other villages. As the story unfolds, Alaysha will question her father's reason for such acts. Taught to fear or feel nothing, Alaysha begins to show emotions for Adeaus and Yuri. There is not a dull moment in this book, when you least expect it you get surprise by a turn of events. Looking forward to the sequel of this book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Water Witch Holds Power over More than Elements July 9, 2012

By C. M. Truxler

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Thea Atkinson's Water Witch is an adventure in magical creativity. The story's base places the reader in the midst of a world overrun by power hungry leaders and supernatural conquests. Delight envelops the reader as each moves further into the Alaysha's world where ruling powers will do anything to control her and her powers.

The plot is well developed and interesting, holding the reader's interest with no effort. Atkinson has created a new spin on the standard hero's quest, rich with vibrant landscape and characters. Readers are caught in the middle of warring factions with Alaysha, whose solitude goes deeper than anyone dares to imagine.

Alaysha, the title character, is strong willed, beautiful, and powerful; but has no idea how much power she truly wields; of course, neither does anyone else. The other characters, most of them male, are just as vivid and well written. Most of the other female characters in the novel are young and all but powerless. It seems that the young and powerless characters reflect Alaysha's feelings of being powerless to control her own life, or her powers.

I enjoyed each page of this tale, until the end. While I know the author has obviously left room for the sequel novels, I found the endpoint chosen to be off-kilter. It may be my aversion to Hitchcockesque endings, where one is left with more questions than answers, but the simple truth is- I wanted more, and not to have to wait for more. But then, I guess that's what all authors wish to see in their readers, isn't it.

2.0 out of 5 stars boring June 10, 2013

By GWEN COOK

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A waste of time. I bought this book because I like fantasy;I didn't like this one. I could never get into it.

More About the Author

Thea Atkinson writes character driven fiction to the left of mainstream; call it what you will: she prefers to describe her work as psychological dramas with a distinct literary flavour. Her characters often find themselves in the darker edges of their own spirits but manage to find the light they seek.

She has been an editor, a freelancer, and a teacher, but fiction is her passion. She now blogs and writes and twitters. Not necessarily in that order.

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a special thanks to Tiffany Atkinson for taking my author photo.