The Day of First Sun Wizard Hall Chronicles Book 1 eBook Sheryl Steines
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When the high-profile, non-magical Princess Amelie is murdered by a curse, magical police officer Annie Pearce is pulled into the FBI investigation to find her killer.
While Annie’s worked with non-magicals before, this case is different. She must investigate the princess’s murder with an anxious world demanding news about the death of a member of the royal family of Amborix. Every step Annie takes is scrutinized.
Throughout the investigation, Annie contends with a dogged reporter, who believes there’s something odd about Annie; a rocky relationship between Amborix and the United States; and the realization that the princess’s death was only collateral damage, masking a deeper plot to destroy the wizard world.
The body count continues to grow, the pieces of the puzzle become clearer and Annie soon learns her case is related to one from her past. With that knowledge she becomes reckless and her actions lead her down a path that threatens to expose magic.
Will Annie be able to solve this Urban Fantasy Murder Mystery before it’s too late?
The Day of First Sun Wizard Hall Chronicles Book 1 eBook Sheryl Steines
What JK Rowling did for England, author Steines does for contemporary Chicago, envisioning a universe where the magical exists unseen alongside the everyday. But, Steines takes this idea in a new and exciting direction, making her protagonist Annie Pearce - a strong-willed young female vampire hunter in the magical Wizard Guard - have to work with an FBI agent from the non-magical world in order to solve a murder that stunned both the magical and non-magical communities. Along with her young team in the VAU (Vampire Attack Unit), Annie discovers that the murder is only the tip of the iceberg in what is a conspiracy that could destroy everything while also navigating young adulthood, family secrets and newfound love. This clever story combines elements of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Charmed with the procedural methodology of CSI (albeit with magical rather than scientific techniques) and a healthy dose of Harry Potter in an action-packed book filled with memorable characters (my personal favorite may be the sardonic vampire Sturtagaard). Some smart TV producer should buy Steines' books and make them into a TV series. A strong female protagonist and youthful cast, combined with a compelling, intricate and adventurous storyline, I suspect would make for commercial popularity. In the meantime, I recommend that you read this entertaining book and get pulled into Steines' intriguing and exciting world.Product details
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The Day of First Sun Wizard Hall Chronicles Book 1 eBook Sheryl Steines Reviews
Sheryl Steines has created a book that will be reminiscent of books you've loved over the years. To sum it up quickly--think Harry Potter all grown up!
No, this isn't Harry Potter all over again--but it has the magic, the kinship and the story of good overcoming evil that we've come to expect from JK Rowling and other fine fantasy authors--whether they be YA or Adult novels.
This is definitely an adult book, though older teens would enjoy it as well, I believe. Imagine a world where magic beings exist. Witches and Wizards that live among society in secret. In the world Steine created, the characters live in Modern Chicago. The Guard are there to keep the peace in the world and act as liaisons almost with the FBI.
The prologue gives the reader the setting in general or the story. We know it's going to have magical characters. I love magical beings. Witches, wizards, sprites and more. Oh, did I mention vampires? Only these vampires aren't ones you'll fall in love with.
Anne Pearce is partnered with Cham Chamsky, and they work for the Wizard Guard--the law enforcement agency that deals with all things magical.
When a human princess is murdered with absolutely no forensic evidence, Annie and Cham are called in to search for clues.
What cold have been a routine murder mystery with a tad bit of magic and romance tossed in was so much more.
The world is believable, The characters are three-dimensional and the writing is superb. This is a debut author, but you'd never know it. The story is fast paced and the action never stops.
It's a delightful blend of fantasy, urban fantasy, mystery and thriller all in one well-crafted book.
This is the first book in the series. I can't wait or book two!
I have to admit, I got this book because my wife raved about it and talked me into it. There, now that the blame game is finished we can get started (Love you dearJ). I've always been a fan of the supernatural with some of my favorite stories being the Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Dracula as well as a love for books, shows, and movies about them and witchcraft (ie Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Forever Knight, Charmed, Harry Potter). With that being said the thing that struck me most about The Day of First Sun wasn't its similarity to any of those in particular but the combination of them. Let me explain.
While reading the novel, I could understand and see various parts of each within it. The organization and infrastructure of the magical community reminded me of the world of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter with their own police force and remaining separate while intertwined with our real world. In that way, the author avoided the often chaotic circumstances from the Charmed universe.
Speaking of Charmed, the book reminded me of the series because of the potions they made to heal and vanquish demons as well as the Book of Shadows that witches and wizards have to help them in the fight against evil. Like in the show, the two worlds are kept separated except for the occasional non-magical person learning of their existence in which case their memories would be modified or they'd be brought into the fold to help.
Citing Buffy the Vampire Slayer as her original antithesis, I expected a blonde (duh right?) slaying vampires and saving the world. I wasn't too off with that but I think the largest contribution was the idea of Girl Power. The protagonist struggles through realizing the love of her life, both of them being in extreme danger, and the murder of her father in an effort to bring the bad guys to justice and let good triumph. While it wasn't as clean and neat as that, the characters didn't disappoint.
With this work, Sheryl Steines managed to bring a little of each of my favorite fantasy shows to the forefront and incorporated them in what I feel is a masterpiece. Yes, you heard me right and please keep in mind that`s my opinion and I won`t hold it against you if you disagree or call me names. To me, between her story telling and command of the world in which her characters live, I'd be surprised if one day she isn't considered among the greats. I really enjoyed reading this and look forward to its sequels in the future.
This was a disappointing read. Way too far-fetched. The two young protagonists are powerful, but seem naive. For instance hunting a 1000 year old vampire without backup. So why are they given the task of solving a case with world altering potential? It seems something that important would be 'all hands on deck'. But no, it's instead given to these two to solve. Massively powerful artifacts are sold in shoddy markets and bookstores without a care, seemingly for nickels and dimes (considering their world altering capabilities, KNOWN to the sellers). If you had such an object, you'd sell it for a billion and retire. I can't recommend this book, unless you're able to gloss over such a preposterous scenario.
What JK Rowling did for England, author Steines does for contemporary Chicago, envisioning a universe where the magical exists unseen alongside the everyday. But, Steines takes this idea in a new and exciting direction, making her protagonist Annie Pearce - a strong-willed young female vampire hunter in the magical Wizard Guard - have to work with an FBI agent from the non-magical world in order to solve a murder that stunned both the magical and non-magical communities. Along with her young team in the VAU (Vampire Attack Unit), Annie discovers that the murder is only the tip of the iceberg in what is a conspiracy that could destroy everything while also navigating young adulthood, family secrets and newfound love. This clever story combines elements of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Charmed with the procedural methodology of CSI (albeit with magical rather than scientific techniques) and a healthy dose of Harry Potter in an action-packed book filled with memorable characters (my personal favorite may be the sardonic vampire Sturtagaard). Some smart TV producer should buy Steines' books and make them into a TV series. A strong female protagonist and youthful cast, combined with a compelling, intricate and adventurous storyline, I suspect would make for commercial popularity. In the meantime, I recommend that you read this entertaining book and get pulled into Steines' intriguing and exciting world.
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