In addition to english kings, nineday queens and protestant princesses. They regularly capture witches and wizards for lord blackwell, the kings uncle and head of the witchhunter guards. 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. Elizabeth grey is one of the kings best witch hunters, devoted to rooting out witchcraft and doling out justice. A witch hunter novella ebook written by virginia boecker. Witch hunter series in order virginia boecker fictiondb. The witch hunter by virginia boecker unbound pages. Gr 9 upthe atmosphere of boeckers series is perfectly reflected in the tagline from the first book, the witch hunter. The characters, especially those whom elizabeth meets in nicolass home, are really excellent. 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 books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography. She also happens to be one of the kings best witch.
She now lives in the bay area, california with her husband and spends her days writing, read. Buy a cheap copy of the witch hunter book by virginia boecker. Boeckers previous novels, the witch hunter and the king slayer, are paranormal fantasies that draw inspiration from historical english witch trials. She has also written two novellas for the witch hunter series, the healer and the chase. Its a fantastic historical fantasy for fans of both genres with.
Or take out ten necromancers with a single sword and a bag of salt. The king slayer is the second and last book in the witch hunter dualogy. Author interview virginia boecker, author of an assassins. I am essentially a magpie when it comes to books about witches. What does a dedicated witch hunter do when her magichating mentor turns on her. Elizabeth is still after evil magician blackwell but without her stigma to protect her she is vulnerable and mortal.
The witch hunter book series was inspired by boecker s four years in london obsessing over english medieval history. Because it only has two books in the series it was fastpaced and sometimes a little bit rushed. 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. Jul 02, 2015 the witch hunter by virginia boecker series. Apr 01, 2015 i am essentially a magpie when it comes to books about witches. Reviews of the the witch hunter so far weve got zero opinions upon the witch hunter. A graduate of the university of texas, she had a decade. Review the witch hunter by virginia boecker books over. I think, in time, youll either be my greatest mistake or my greatest victory. Boeckers confident debut takes the familiar elements of many strains of ya fantasyepic setting, alternate history, wizardry, paranormal. The witch hunter by virginia boecker summary elizabeth and best friend and secret crush caleb are the best witch hunters in the kingdom. 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. Thank you so much to virginia boecker and little, brown books for young readers for the arc. 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, paperback barnes. The witch hunter ebook written by virginia boecker. 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. 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 witch hunter by virginia boecker gone with the. The repeated rapes that elizabeth endures occur before the book begins and amount to little more than a plot. She sets her story in an alternate england called anglia. Your greatest enemy isnt what you fight, but what you fear. The magic and suspense of graceling meet the political intrigue and unrest of game of thrones in this riveting fantasy debut. Virginia boecker audio books, best sellers, author bio. 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. 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. The healer is a short novella featuring john raleigh, and it takes place before and during the first book in the witch hunter series. John and she are still trying to figure out their romance.
The king slayer by virginia boecker this is a nobrainer recommendation, its the second and only other book in the series. The magic and suspense of graceling meet the political intrigue. Elizabeth and best friend and secret crush caleb are the best witch hunters in the kingdom. 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. This actionpacked tale will be a welcome addition to most ya fantasy collections. Witch hunter by virginia boecker, 9781408335222, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. 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. Witch hunter by virginia boecker from waterstones today. Sixteenyearold elizabeth grey doesnt look dangerous. Virginia boecker weaves a riveting tale of magic, betrayal, and sacrifice in this unforgettable fantasy debut. 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 complete series list for witch hunter 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. The witch hunter is an actiondrama, set in the time of the infamous witch trials and the burnings at the stake in england. A tiny, blonde, wisp of a girl shouldnt know how to poison a wizard and make it look like an accident. The king slayer by virginia boecker, hardcover barnes. The witch hunter witch hunter, book 1 by virginia boecker. 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 book has plenty of actionsword fights, battles with monsters, black magic, and betrayalbut there is also camaraderie and romance. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the healer. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the witch hunter. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Virginia boecker is the author of the witch hunter series and an assassins guide to love and treason. When you throw comparisons to graceling in the mix, game over, i am convinced that i must read the book.
The book didnt feel so much like a high fantasy as it did an urban fantasy thanks to the dank and gritty atmosphere. With the rise of magic and witch burnings in the kingdom, their services. 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. Also, check out the healer and the chase also by virigina boecker these are novellas that go along with both books. Their last encounter left blackwell ruined, but his thirst for power grows str. Jun 02, 2015 with an immersive world and fastpaced, addictive plot, the witch hunter is perfect for those looking for their next fantastical adventure. The witch hunter by virginia boecker little, brown books for. A graduate of the university of texas, she had a decadelong career in technology before quitting to become a fulltime writer. Emily lloydjones, author of illusive discover more. With an immersive world and fastpaced, addictive plot, the witch hunter is perfect for those looking for their next fantastical adventure. Jun 02, 2015 the witch hunter ebook written by virginia boecker.
The witch hunter by debut author virginia boecker is an alternate history young adult fantasy book. The witch hunter series by virginia boecker goodreads. 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. Priority shipping available for an additional charge. Virginia boecker recently spent four years in london obsessing over english medieval history, which formed the basis of her debut novel, the witch hunter. They regularly capture witches and wizards for lord blackwell, the kings uncle and head of the witch hunter guards.
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. 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. Gr 9 upthe atmosphere of boecker s series is perfectly reflected in the tagline from the first book, 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. Elizabeth grey lives in a world where witches are feared and hunted. 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. I say kind of, because its extremely hard to tell where this splits off from history. Slj in her debut novel a sequel is planned, boecker has created an. This fantasy novel is so actionpacked with prophecies and curses. 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. The witch hunter is a mellow debut that promises a strong follow up.
Virginia boecker delivered a great debut with the witch hunter. She also happens to be one of the kings best witch hunters. 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. 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 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. Virginia boecker weaves a riveting tale of magic, betrayal, and sacrifice in this unforgettable fantasy debut epub. The witch hunter by virginia boecker and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.