"RETURN FROM WITCH MOUNTAIN" FOR MORE CHILLS & THRILLS!
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Disney's sequel to its' popular sci-fi adventure, "Escape to Witch Mountain," is even more entertaining than the original.  Kim Richards and Ike Eisemann reprise their roles as Tony and Tia, the super power siblings that have just returned to Earth in their shiny disc shaped flying saucer.  The kids are now in their teens and are once again preyed upon by criminal masterminds, this time Christopher Lee (of Hammer Studio's Dracula fame) and the legendary Queen of the Silver Screen herself, Bette Davis.  Disney did itself proud with this sequel, which has lots more special effects, lots more kid actors (including Brad Savage who played Kim's brother in Disney's "No Deposit, No Return.") and a great story with fine performances by all, especially Kim and Ike.  The dvd special edition has a clean transfer and great audio, featuring entertaining interviews with Kim and Ike, plus three of the "kid's street gang," Brad Savage (Muscles), Christian Juttner (Dazzler), and Poindexter Yothers (Crusher).  I highly recommend "Return from Witch Mountain," as well as it's predecessor, "Escape to Witch Mountain," to young viewers and Disney live-action movie fans.  These movies may not be able to compare with today's computer generated CGI effects, but they make up the difference with the more important ability to entertain with performances by a fine cast and to project that "Disney charm" which the new Disney films sadly lack.

**UPDATE!**  "Escape To Witch Mountain" and "Return From Witch Mountain" are now available both on one DVD disc, and sadly missing ALL of the movie trailers, commentaries, and extras that were part of the 2003 individual single disc "Special Edition" releases. If your only interested in the movies themselves (which are a lot of fun!) then this "2 Movie Collection" version is the way to go. I'm glad I got the "special edition" versions when I did, however, you can still get them from Amazon sellers, and no doubt for a sweet deal, too!
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I absolutely love Ghost Adventures! Three guys go into seriously haunted places around the world. With professional equipment, their knowledge of filming and their balls of steel, these guys get locked into the notorious, scary places over night. Zach, Nick, and Aaron are getting evidence of the paranormal, in my opinion, better than anyone else has before! I am so glad that they stay quiet enough for you to hear the EVP that they capture. I can't stand it when that woman on Most Haunted is like " DID YOU HEAR THAT?", and your like, hear what? I can't hear over your high mickey mouse voice, lady? With Ghost Adventures you get to actually hear and see more than most people will in their entire life! They made a believer out of me! I can't wait to hear them scream again, in Ghost Adventures season 2! Great Job Guys!
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In Saint Elms Deep ( the Legend of Vanx Malic  Book 3) we once again find Vanx setting off on a quest of his own making this time. Feeling strongly drawn to the place of his fathers birth, our hero turns his eyes to the far frozen North. After gathering a new set of friends Vanx and his faithful dog, Sir Poopsalot Maximus, set out of a journey to find the source of the call. After traveling many miles in fridge conditions, the group arrives on the edge of Lurr, once the valley of the wee folks, and now the domain of the Hoar Witch, Aserica Rime, and her twisted evil minions. To say the least, she is not happy with the arrival of her grandson  Vanx, and starts picking them off one at a time. Our hero won't stand for this, and determines to end the evil witchs reign.
This book is a cliffhanger - Much like book one. I keep hoping against hope that Princess Gallarael is not dead, and that Vanx can save her and the Pixie Queen. As usual, Mathias delivers a fine story, full of lovable character (some of whom never make it a whole book)  .a  story plot full of twists and turns, and of course bad guys that you love to hate  die, evil Hoar Witch, die!
On to Book four
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Archie, a runaway, is taken in by a well dressed man in a nice car and found later propped against a tree, drained of blood.  The case is given to the F.B.I. team of Jackie Rutledge and Laurel Carpenter, a definite odd couple who complement each other.  Jackie (Jack) is a hard drinking & hard fisted woman with anger issues.  Laurel Carpenter is a witch and a sensitive.  No clues as to his death except a coin dating back to the time of the Wild West.  Their path will intersect with Nick Anderson and his associates (which includes a ghost).  Nick runs Special Investigations which deals primarily with the dearly departed who are sticking around.  The beginnings cover the parry and thrust of the F.B.I. team who come to learn the secrets of Nick Anderson and his mysterious past.  Once the parlour games are over, Deadworld pounds a hard drive to a breath-taking finish to defeat the ultimate and heavy handed Cornelius.  I have seen some of the comments above that this is a wanna-be (fill in the blank) and yes romance does rule the roost in some unusual ways (discover this for yourself).  What I do know is the story is fun, paranormal, and a dangerous ride.  You might like this - you might not like it - I did.  That is what counts.  Deadworld is a good read - enjoy!
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Witch's Nocturne picks up not long after Blood Fugue (Moonsongs Book 1) ended, and it was great getting back to Jenny and her friend Marshall. Jenny is starting up her PI business and Wesley doesn't waste any time getting her involved in a new and intriguing case. The story moves quickly and builds to a suspenseful and genuinely scary climax that leaves the reader immediately anxious for the next installment.

Jenny is a fantastic character, with a funny and engaging voice, and I can't wait to find out what is next for her and her buddy Marshall following the developments in Witch's Nocturne. In addition, Wesley expanded Jenny's universe with the introduction of some new characters, some friendly, some anything but, and I am anxious to see what role these characters will play in the series as it continues.

Definitely looking forward to Book 3!
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Mutha Bugga!-

Old Sam Bo thinks he has found himself " A fine fine fine chair!" However what he has truly found is his worst nightmare! This story will make you both giggle and cringe. I found myself visually inspecting my surroundings, and scratching away at imaginary crawlers as I read. The ending was smart and left me wanting more. A great short story! Highly recommended!

Take One For The Dead-

I particularly enjoyed this spooky short tale. Jennie's husband is back from the grave. Or at least that's what she thinks when she lays eyes on his twin brother. She had hoped to bury her past, but from the grave, her past still haunts her. With an axe she soon solves the problem, or at least she thinks she does! I highly recommend this story for those looking for a quick but enjoyable read! Brown definitely knows her horror!

The Revenge-
Be careful who you cross! Not everyone will be forgiving!... Not even family. This was another great short story. I particularly loved the analogy about the sand being like the lies that were told. Also,the ending was quite surpising. Well done!
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Another 5 stars for another wonderful, old-fashioned radio drama from Dark Adventure Radio Theatre, this time offering us a 2-disc adaptation of H. P. Lovecraft's short novel, "The Case of Charles Dexter Ward" -- and what a chilling, thrilling case it is indeed! As with all of their previous offerings, the adaptation is done with loving attention to detail, quite faithful to Lovecraft in all his monstrously otherworldly glory, complete with newspaper clippings & other period artifacts to enhance the overall atmosphere.

"Atmosphere" ... that word encompasses both Lovecraft's world & these adaptations. Here we have the tale of a scholarly but somewhat naive young man from a good family, fascinated by the tale of a warlock ancestor, who delves too deeply into mysteries best left untouched & pays the terrible price for it. Unlike many other Lovecraft tales, the true monsters here are human beings, devoid of conscience, driven by an unholy thirst for knowledge & power, trafficking with powers of the Outer Dark in their unceasing quest for ever more knowledge & power.

I won't say any more, in case you're unfamiliar with the story. Best to let you discover for yourselves what Charles Dexter Ward's friends & family slowly discover. as the full horror of what the young man has inadvertently let loose on the early early 20th Century becomes clear. I'll just say that the vocal acting, the music, the authentic-sounding commercials, all combine to provide an immensely entertaining evening in the Theater of the Mind.

Most highly recommended!
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I'm normally more of a thriller/horror fan, but this whole series has me hooked! All the thrills plus action with a bit of magic thrown in. Give the series a go ,youl be pleasantly surprised!
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Hot Dang! Ms Due delivers another blood-chilling sequel in her African Immortals series.  Her well-drawn characters and a tantalizing plot make this a must-read for any lover of supernatural thrillers.  Since this book centers around the activities of typically-impulsive teenagers I found myself getting really peeved w/ their choices/actions--which demonstrates the author's ability to really draw you into the characters' lives!

Of course the novel ends w/ a great set-up for the next book in the series. I eagerly await!
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I preface this by saying, it's really really hard to get a 5 star rating from me.  Four stars is very good.

What should I say that I haven't already said about Rob Blackwell.  He's certainly currently one of my favorite new writers and I'm always delight to see another offering.  Ahhhh Halloween!  Samhain!  The cross quarter day that hails the time of the thin veil, between now and the solstice.  Good stuff!

This ghost story was great.  Very creepy, but not horror.  I believe very few people have not experienced something other-worldly even if they haven't realized it.  And who would deny the spirit world dispensing their justice when our worldly tools and the veil that covers our eyes makes us limited?

You go, Rob!  I so enjoy the novellas and short stories.  I don't know if another in the Soren Chase Saga will continue.  If it does, it needs to be handled carefully.  I have some great ideas I'm sure you're dieing to not hear.  It's better to have nothing than a sucky sequel.  These are must fun!
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The Witch of Roan Mountain is my second book that I've read by Blaire Edens, but it's certainly not my last. There's such a great sense of mystery with this book all with a perfect witchy feel. Second chances play a huge part whether it's for Maeve or Campbell or Delphine, and I loved seeing how these characters grew. Past and present collide in unexpected ways as well, and even though I'm a seasoned reader, some things surprised me. The story moves quickly, yet even so, there are some quiet moments that I immensely enjoyed.

Five stars. The Witch of Roan Mountain is a great, witchy read.
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I adore this series! The author has done a great job with characters, dialog and magic. They have all been good reads, and the latest is no exception.

Jill Gooder is a Witch P.I., flipping from the human world of Washbridge to the supe world of Candlefield. In this fifth installment in the series, Witch is When The Bubble Burst, takes the reader once more into the life of this quirky witch and P.I.  Withe her nemesis on the police, Susie aka Sushi, gone, Jill is ready to get back to good relations with Detective Jack Maxwell. Of course, that's easier said than done once heiress Amanda is kidnapped and her boyfriend seeks Jill's professional help. With Jake's history of kidnap turned to murder because of a p.i.'s invovlement, it is a tricky situation for Jill. Will she take the case despite Jake's warning to stay out of his investigations? Will the hunky detective ask her out? Will her talking cat/familiar Winky get her evicted from her office building? Will her knitting receptionist, Mrs. V stitch up Jill's level 6 witch Grandma? Or will Mrs. V's old flame light her fire & take her away to a European time share? Can Jill babysit Kathy's kids without disaster?  Grandma's yarn shop, Ever A Wool Moment releases a new product, but does it use magic?  Much hilarity ensues, as usual. Even her ghostly mom needs Jill's skills!  Between Winky's antics & love life, Mrs. V's knitting, Grandma's marketing schemes & her own love life, Jill's life in the human world is complicated and socery isn't always the answer.
Meanwhile in the supe world of Candlefield, Jill's twin cousins Amber & Pearl, continue to create much trouble for themselves & Jill.  The twins' Cuppy C store needs Grandma's marketing skills,  Aunt Lucy has a birthday, Barry the talking dog is nabbed, and Jill's supernatural love interest Drake is back on the scene & needs her professionally!

Phew! Lots going on in this solid installment in this fabulous series, in both human & supernatural planes. Plenty of action, drama and a mystery to solve--all done with snark, 3 dimensional characters and lovely settings in both Candlefield and Washbridge. The author has done a stellar job with this series, making them both fun to read and good mysteries. I enjoy the magical twist--it's well done and thought out.
Highly recommended that you read them all! Like popcorn for the mind. I can't wait for the next one...
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I came across Raven Snow just the other day and have downloaded as many books of hers as I can!  Then I found out she was looking for ARC reviews - of course I jumped at the chance!
'Shake your Green Thing' is a sequel to  "Roller Rink Witchcraft: Supernatural Witch Cozy Mystery " but don't let that stop you from reading this book, without detracting from the plot Raven covers the events in the first book competently and with enough detail you don't feel lost.  Her characters develop with the story in such a way that you feel they are people you've met and are becoming friends with.  You see them grow with such a natural progression it's hard to pinpoint the moment when you didn't have them in your life.  There is nothing that screams sequel at you at all which is great.  (The only reason to read Roller Rink Witchcraft is because you'll be missing out on a great story if you don't!)
Raven's writing flows easily across the page luring any reader inside her story.  You'll drift from page to page with delight as the story unfolds in front of you and before you realise it you've finished the book! The books have a light-hearted feel to them without being overly comedic giving a balance between the darker crime moments within the story.
Harper 'Foxxy'  Beck  is your average free-wheeling witch who sees to be getting into a habit of finding dead bodies!  She's  managed to get herself attached to the delectable detective Wyatt Bennett which has its own complications in the form of his adorable son, Cooper.  Before she can say 'hocus pocus' she's falling hard for the both of them.  How is she going to handle this alongside solving the mysteries that seem to be springing up in front of her.
The man doesn't seem to be backing off and she doesn't seem to want him too... if only the other members  of the police force in Waresville shared Wyatt's attitude.  With Foxxy seeming to be their only suspect in a town filled to the brim with witches, can she unlock the mystery before her man has to visit her in jail?
I received a free advance reader copy of this book in exchange for an honest & unbiased review.
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I understand The Necromancer to mean: a black magician who communes & converses with the dead, to try & predict or influence the future! In this story this is Omar who is the evil destructive wizard; versus Michelle, the opposite, perhaps a healer & preserver of life; who has come to the Hawaiian island of Oahu to escape a violent sex attack & who's trying to move on from her physical & psychological scars. Omar sees his future through Michelle and aims to seduce her; whereas Michelle is plucking up courage to take part in a sexual relationship after her traumatic experiences but will past events be explained... There's witchcraft, rape, murder, drugs, rites, rituals & unexplained power from Omar & his followers. There's gradual realisation & awareness with Michelle, her new friends & colleagues, that the mysterious fast paced events that involve Omar & his followers show they are powerful, dangerous enemies that need defeating. Pamela M Richter is a comparatively new indie author whose work within this paranormal theme shows considerable promise. She's researched carefully the psychology and physiology of the rape & subsequent effects on Michelle. The story also shows careful & accurate research went into other areas for example,knowledge of the pagan/Wiccan religion rites & rituals; plus the geography & culture of the beautiful Hawaiian islands come to life through her rich & varied choice of language. How it ends you need to read for yourself & it's a bargain buy at present. The more discerning & critical reader will pick up on occasional spelling, syntax & grammatical errors however, these are few & far between & do not distract from the story. I would offer a word of caution to those who've endured sex attacks & those with severe arachnophobia that this may make uncomfortable reading for you.
I hovered between awarding this 4 or 5 stars but believe in encouraging new authors so gave 5! I look forward to Ms Richter's next work!
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What a ride!!! I love a good mystery/suspense, chocked full of heart pounding terror. Blake Crouch delivers this and more in Abandon. I found myself more than once talking out loud as I read, something I rarely do. Mr. Crouch brings the Colorado Mountains alive just as well in 1893 as he does in 2009, the two years He has meshed so well together. Mr. Crouch creates incredible characters. Some I cared about and some I loved to despise. I also loved the fact that I couldn't guess what would happen next, which is why I enjoy this genre so very much. Abandon was a blast to read..I was a little sad when it ended, but also testament to how well crafted this story is. Abandon does not disappoint and will leave you thinking about it days after you finish reading it. What happened to all the residents of the mining town Abandon on Christmas day 1893? You'll have to read to find out.
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I'm generally  not into fantasy, horror, or the paranormal, so to admit that this book grabbed me by the hair and wouldn't let go is quite a compliment! The prologue gives a hint of what is to come; otherwise, the terrifying revelations creep up slowly. I can only compare this book to my all-time favorite spine chiller, Rosemary's Baby, because much of the terror is psychological. The setting is firmly anchored in the reality of the Pennsylvania coal mining wastelands where huge black slag heaps are still smoking and burning, buildings suddenly sink down into the mine-riddled earth, and the dark caves left by the coal mining industry make a perfect underground cathedral for DANU'S CHILDREN. The characters spring to life, a lovely priestess who was "saved" by a mysterious god of the underworld, the reporter who comes for his cousin's funeral and stays partly because he's falling in love,and partly to investigate the corrupt developers who are destroying what is left of the land, those dedicated to preserving it, and the worshipers of an ancient god of the earth--but is it a benevolent deity or one of Satan's minions? You won't be able to put this book down!
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  I'm sorry to bother you but it's an emergency," she told Alessandro. "I need a drug test. City of Lost Dreams (p. 86).

What a trip this novel is! Im pleasantly surprised and happy I gave Magnus Flyte another chance as City of Lost Dreams is a much improved, fast-paced and exciting novel. The returning cast of characters gain needed dimension as they continue on in their quest to find the Golden Fleece and in increasingly desperate attempt try save life of the young, blind, music prodigy  Pollina, whose health has deteriorated drastically since last time we saw her. What lies ahead is a web of elements that somehow balance together to create this unconventional, drug-infused, time-traveling journey through time and history, with a sprinkle of magic, questions of immortality, drive, passion and more. So buckle up and prepare for an outside the box tour of Prague and Vienna with Sarah Weston and friends.

  This was always the way things were in Prague: mysterious, watery, elusive. It was like the minute you got off the plane here, all firm ground dissolved. And you did crazy things. Like falling in love. City of Lost Dreams (p. 19).

This time around Sarah returns to Prague to help find cure for Pollinas illness, but as fate would have it, Prague is surrounded by mysterious forces and nothing goes as planned. At dinner with Nico and Max a strange event takes place and Sarah somehow ends up in the middle of it all. But no time to investigate as Sarah is off to Vienna to track down the brilliant yet recalcitrant biochemist  Bettina Mller who might be able to help Pollina, while Nico and Max continue their own search. Yet, as they pursue further only more mysteries seem to amount and time is quickly running out

  Weve got to try everything, no matter how crazy it sounds. I wasn't ready before, but I am now. Im ready for the f***ing witchcraft, you know. Bring on the witchcraft. City of Lost Dreams (p. 191).

City of Lost Dreams is a crazy yet exhilarating journey. Its not perfect. There are way too many elements, events and characters throughout the novel that it is cumbersome to keep them all straight, but at the same time they add richness and dimension. I wished we got to see them explored further but alas there wasn't time  things were moving so fast. I also missed seeing Sarah and Max together as they spent most of the novel apart from each other  an unfortunate circumstance in my opinion. While Nico and Pollina were the stars with plenty of wisdom and advice to offer our heroine.  However, what really made this novel shine was its maniacally devious villain, whose reveal was quite predictable and in turn less satisfying, yet I couldn't help but be fascinated with him/her. Not to give anything further away, Ill just say that aside all of its stumbles I really enjoyed this novel and hope to see more of Sarah, Max, Nico, and Pollina as they continue their adventures.

Recommended