Boeckers previous novels, the witch hunter and the king slayer, are paranormal fantasies that draw inspiration from historical english witch trials. Virginia boecker books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography. The healer is a short novella featuring john raleigh, and it takes place before and during the first book in the witch hunter series. Virginia boecker weaves a riveting tale of magic, betrayal, and sacrifice in this unforgettable fantasy debut. The king slayer is the second and last book in the witch hunter dualogy. Elizabeth grey lives in a world where witches are feared and hunted. Virginia boecker weaves a riveting tale of magic, betrayal, and sacrifice in this unforgettable fantasy debut epub. Gr 9 upthe atmosphere of boeckers series is perfectly reflected in the tagline from the first book, the witch hunter. Apr 01, 2015 i am essentially a magpie when it comes to books about witches. Jun 14, 2016 virginia boecker recently spent four years in london obsessing over english medieval history, which formed the basis of her debut novel, the witch hunter. Virginia boecker s the witch hunter is an instantly captivating, actionpacked, and immensely entertaining read with a lightning fast pace, an incredibly likable main character, light and dark magic, secrets, lies, deception, betrayal, a number of twists and turns, a touch of romance, and plenty of humor to keep readers enchanted, fascinated. Emily lloydjones, author of illusive discover more.
In addition to english kings, nineday queens and protestant princesses. This actionpacked tale will be a welcome addition to most ya fantasy collections. The complete series list for witch hunter virginia boecker. Reviews of the the witch hunter so far regarding the e book we have the witch hunter pdf suggestions consumers are yet to but remaining their article on the sport, or you cannot read it yet. The witch hunter ebook written by virginia boecker. Jun 02, 2015 the witch hunter ebook written by virginia boecker. The witch hunter by virginia boecker and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Buy a cheap copy of the witch hunter book by virginia boecker. Virginia boecker is the author of the 2015 teen fantasy book the witch hunter, which was followed up by the sequel the king slayer. Jun 02, 2015 virginia boecker recently spent four years in london obsessing over english medieval history, which formed the basis of her debut novel, the witch hunter. Because it only has two books in the series it was fastpaced and sometimes a little bit rushed. They regularly capture witches and wizards for lord blackwell, the kings uncle and head of the witch hunter guards. Reviews of the the witch hunter so far weve got zero opinions upon the witch hunter. I say kind of, because its extremely hard to tell where this splits off from history.
Witch hunter series in order virginia boecker fictiondb. John and she are still trying to figure out their romance. The witch hunter by debut author virginia boecker is an alternate history young adult fantasy book. Their last encounter left blackwell ruined, but his thirst for power grows str. Review the witch hunter by virginia boecker books over. Virginia boecker delivered a great debut with the witch hunter. The witch hunter popped up on my radar with quite a bit of buzz, but at the end of the day, this is a debut that failed to impress. Author interview virginia boecker, author of an assassins. The witch hunter is about elizabeth, a witch hunter obviously who was arrested for being a witch, until a reformist saves her from prison so that she may help them and fulfill her prophecy. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the witch hunter. Titled the witch hunter, it would setup the series, along with the subsequent prequel novella released just a few months later titled the healer in august. She now lives in the bay area, california with her husband and spends her days writing, reading, running and chasing around her two children and a dog named george. With the rise of magic and witch burnings in the kingdom, their services.
Or take out ten necromancers with a single sword and a bag of salt. The book has plenty of actionsword fights, battles with monsters, black magic, and betrayalbut there is also camaraderie and romance. Jun 04, 2015 virginia boeckers the witch hunter is an instantly captivating, actionpacked, and immensely entertaining read with a lightning fast pace, an incredibly likable main character, light and dark magic, secrets, lies, deception, betrayal, a number of twists and turns, a touch of romance, and plenty of humor to keep readers enchanted, fascinated. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Your greatest enemy isnt what you fight, but what you fear. This fantasy novel is so actionpacked with prophecies and curses. Priority shipping available for an additional charge.
Jun 03, 2015 the witch hunter popped up on my radar with quite a bit of buzz, but at the end of the day, this is a debut that failed to impress. The book didnt feel so much like a high fantasy as it did an urban fantasy thanks to the dank and gritty atmosphere. The witch hunter by virginia boecker little, brown books for. When you throw comparisons to graceling in the mix, game over, i am convinced that i must read the book. She now lives in the bay area, california with her husband and spends her days writing, read. Elisabeth grey is the best witch hunter there is in the entire kingdom, capturing witches, wizards, necromancers and she does so on the orders of king malcolm and the inquisitor blackwell with her best friend caleb by her side. The two collude in the sexual exploitation of elizabeth grey, a youthful witch hunter for blackwells inquisition, and this departure from romantic tropes is the first clear sign that boecker is. They regularly capture witches and wizards for lord blackwell, the kings uncle and head of the witchhunter guards. Witch hunter by virginia boecker, 9781408335222, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The witch hunter series by virginia boecker goodreads. The witch hunter by virginia boecker unbound pages. John was one of my favourite characters in witch hunter, so i was happy to get a chance to see more of him in this novella.
The witch hunter book series was inspired by boecker s four years in london obsessing over english medieval history. Former witch hunter elizabeth grey is hiding within the magically protected village of harrow, evading the price put on her head by lord blackwell, the usurper king of anglia. The witch hunter witch hunter, book 1 by virginia boecker. Gr 9 upthe atmosphere of boecker s series is perfectly reflected in the tagline from the first book, the witch hunter. The witch hunter is an actiondrama, set in the time of the infamous witch trials and the burnings at the stake in england. A beach vacation is supposed to be a relaxing, workfree endeavor, but for author virginia boecker, it was the source of inspiration for her newest young adult novel, an assassins guide to love and treason. Bringing out her first book in 2015, virginia boecker would release her debut novel, as well as the first title in the witch hunter series. The characters, especially those whom elizabeth meets in nicolass home, are really excellent. A graduate of the university of texas, she had a decadelong career in technology before quitting to become a fulltime writer. She now lives in portland, oregon with her husband and spends her days writing, reading, running, and chasing around her two children and a dog named george. Elizabeth is still after evil magician blackwell but without her stigma to protect her she is vulnerable and mortal. Slj in her debut novel a sequel is planned, boecker has created an. The repeated rapes that elizabeth endures occur before the book begins and amount to little more than a plot.
The witch hunter by virginia boecker, paperback barnes. The witch hunter by virginia boecker gone with the. Virginia boecker is the author of the witch hunter series and an assassins guide to love and treason. Virginia boecker recently spent four years in london obsessing over english medieval history, which formed the basis of her debut novel, the witch hunter. Witch hunter by virginia boecker from waterstones today. She also happens to be one of the kings best witch hunters. Also, check out the healer and the chase also by virigina boecker these are novellas that go along with both books. Elizabeth and best friend and secret crush caleb are the best witch hunters in the kingdom.
A graduate of the university of texas, she had a decade. It keeps the author active at all times and i think that the author made a really good job at making the reader eant to know whats next in the story. The witch hunter by virginia boecker summary elizabeth and best friend and secret crush caleb are the best witch hunters in the kingdom. With an immersive world and fastpaced, addictive plot, the witch hunter is perfect for those looking for their next fantastical adventure. The king slayer by virginia boecker this is a nobrainer recommendation, its the second and only other book in the series. Jul 02, 2015 the witch hunter by virginia boecker series. The witch hunter is a mellow debut that promises a strong follow up. The magic and suspense of graceling meet the political intrigue. The healer is told from johns perspective, covering a time period from shortly before the witch hunter up to and including events but not the full story of the novel. Virginia boecker audio books, best sellers, author bio. A witch hunter novella ebook written by virginia boecker. Virginia boeckers the witch hunter is an instantly captivating, actionpacked, and immensely entertaining read with a lightning fast pace, an incredibly likable main character, light and dark magic, secrets, lies, deception, betrayal, a number of twists and turns, a touch of romance, and plenty of humor to keep readers enchanted, fascinated.
A tiny, blonde, wisp of a girl shouldnt know how to poison a wizard and make it look like an accident. It keeps the author active at all times and i think that the author made a really good job at making the reader eant to know whats next in. Thank you so much to virginia boecker and little, brown books for young readers for the arc. Elizabeth grey is one of the kings best witch hunters, devoted to rooting out witchcraft and doling out justice. I think, in time, youll either be my greatest mistake or my greatest victory. She now lives in the bay area, california with her husband and spends her days writing, reading, running, and chasing around her two children and a dog named george. The witch hunter follows the story of elizabeth grey, one of the finest witch hunter of her time till she is arrested for procuring an herbal medicine that can only be made by witches. She sets her story in an alternate england called anglia.
Its a fantastic historical fantasy for fans of both genres with. Sixteenyearold elizabeth grey doesnt look dangerous. Jun 02, 2015 with an immersive world and fastpaced, addictive plot, the witch hunter is perfect for those looking for their next fantastical adventure. She has also written two novellas for the witch hunter series, the healer and the chase. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the healer. The king slayer by virginia boecker, hardcover barnes. I am essentially a magpie when it comes to books about witches. The magic and suspense of graceling meet the political intrigue and unrest of game of thrones in this riveting fantasy debut. She also happens to be one of the kings best witch.
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