Virginia boecker delivered a great debut with the witch hunter. When you throw comparisons to graceling in the mix, game over, i am convinced that i must read the book. It is compelling, fiercely gripping and well written. The witch hunter by debut author virginia boecker is an alternate history young adult fantasy book. Publisher via netgalley the magic and suspense of graceling meet the political intrigue and unrest of game of thrones in this riveting fantasy debut. The king slayer by virginia boecker this book is a sequel to the witch hunter, a ya historicalparanormal book. 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. She sets her story in an alternate england called anglia. With the rise of magic and witchburnings in the kingdom, their services are highly. Virginia boecker weaves a riveting tale of magic, betrayal, and sacrifice in this unforgettable fantasy debut epub.
Elizabeth grey has spent the bulk of her short life rooting out witches and witchcraft and watching as they are killed for their crimes. Because it only has two books in the series it was fastpaced and sometimes a little bit rushed. The witch hunter by virginia boecker summary elizabeth and best friend and secret crush caleb are the best witch hunters in the kingdom. 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. Released june 2, 2015 by little, brown and company. Elizabeth grey is one of the kings best witch hunters, devoted to rooting out witchcraft and. King slayer witch hunter, book 2 by virginia boecker. Six years ago, when i first sat down to write the witch hunter, i only knew two things. Jul 06, 2015 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. 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 out to make the formulas her own. Witch hunter king slayer book 2 paperback by boecker virginia. Review the witch hunter by virginia boecker books over.
Buy a cheap copy of the witch hunter book by virginia boecker. The king slayer is the second and last book in the witch hunter dualogy. June 2, 2015 by little, brown books for young readers isbn. It is better than book one, and a perfect end to this duology. Little, brown books for young readers, 9780316327237, 368pp. Virginia boecker is the author of the 2015 teen fantasy book the witch hunter, which was followed up by the sequel the king slayer. Elizabeth grey is one of the kings best witch hunters, devoted to rooting out witchcraft and doling out. Virginia boecker is the author of the witch hunter series and an assassins guide to love and treason.
I think, in time, youll either be my greatest mistake or my grea. Also, check out the healer and the chase also by virigina boecker these are novellas that go along with both books. The witch hunter by virginia boecker unbound pages. Virginia boecker recently spent four years in london obsessing over english medieval history, which formed the basis of her debut novel, the witch hunter. Sixteenyearold elizabeth grey doesnt look dangerous. Apr 25, 2016 the witch hunter by virginia boecker series. Thank you virginia boecker for finishing this tale in two books. The king slayer by virginia boecker this is a nobrainer recommendation, its the second and only other book in the series. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Witch hunter by virginia boecker from waterstones today. When i first heard about this book, i was so excited for it because i had this phase back when i was younger where i just. The witch hunter by virginia boecker gone with the. With plenty of sword fights, a few enchanted creatures, some undead warriors and lots of magic it has all the base elements of a good story. 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.
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. Virginia boecker books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography. I think, in time, youll either be my greatest mistake or my greatest victory. Jun 02, 2015 with an immersive world and fastpaced, addictive plot, the witch hunter is perfect for those looking for their next fantastical adventure. A graduate of the university of texas, she had a decadelong career in technology before quitting to become a fulltime writer. The witch hunter ebook written by virginia boecker. King slayer witch hunter, book 2 by virginia boecker book cover, description, publication history. For starters, its a historical fantasy and those are two of my favorite genres in one.
The witch hunter book series was inspired by boeckers four years in london obsessing over english medieval history. Jun 02, 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. It was good to get back with elizabeth after what happened in the first book. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. 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.
Fawkes by nadine brandes this is historical fiction novel about guy fawkess son, thomas. The magic and suspense of graceling meet the political intrigue and unrest of game of thrones in this riveting fantasy debut. Your greatest enemy isnt what you fight, but what you fear. The witch hunter book by virginia boecker 2 available. Emily lloydjones, author of illusive discover more. They regularly capture witches and wizards for lord blackwell, the kings uncle and head of the witchhunter guards. Maas, not quite robin lafevers, and not quite kristin cashore but somehow all those not quites add up into something pretty special. 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.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the witch hunter. All of our paper waste is recycled within the uk and turned into corrugated cardboard. She has also written two novellas for the witch hunter series, the healer and the chase. 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. 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 king slayer is an action packed sequel to the witch hunter. The witches and historical fiction premise sounded so interesting. I am a sucker for young adult fantasy fiction, so when little, brown handed me a copy, i couldnt wait to read it.
This book is a unique and worthy addition to the ever expanding young adult fantasy genre. Elizabeth grey is one of the kings best witch hunters, devoted to rooting out witchcraft and doling out justice. Virginia boecker weaves a riveting tale of magic, betrayal, and sacrifice in this unforgettable fantasy debut. With plenty of sword fights, a few enchanted creatures, some undead warriors and lots. Although i loved the storyline and the characters, you knew when to wrap it all up in a satisfying ending. Thank you so much to virginia boecker and little, brown books for young readers for the arc. 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, paperback barnes. More importantly, the king and his minions havent forgotten.
Her life is different in harrow, but the kingdom is not forgotten. Apr 01, 2015 when you throw comparisons to graceling in the mix, game over, i am convinced that i must read the book. The characters, especially those whom elizabeth meets in nicolass home, are really excellent. Witch hunter series in order virginia boecker fictiondb. Jul 02, 2015 the witch hunter by virginia boecker series. I found it to be a nice, simple sort of read that i think anyone in search of a bit of lighthearted fantasy will enjoy. The witch hunter has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. With the rise of magic and witchburnings in the kingdom, their services. Elizabeth is still after evil magician blackwell but without her stigma to protect her she is vulnerable and mortal. The witch hunter by boecker, virginia and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I can honestly say that i loved every aspect of this book. John and she are still trying to figure out their romance. The witch hunter books are wellwritten, and i look forward to reading more from this author. Too many authors today stretch every story into three volumes or an 11 book series.
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. The is the second and final book of virginia boeckers witch hunter series. King slayer witch hunter by virginia boecker author and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The magic and suspense of graceling meet the political intrigue and. Virginia boecker audio books, best sellers, author bio. With an immersive world and fastpaced, addictive plot, the witch hunter is perfect for those looking for their next fantastical adventure. In this sequel to the witch hunter, virginia boecker delivers a powerful story full of action, suspense, camaraderie, and romance. Reviews of the the witch hunter so far weve got zero opinions upon the witch hunter. The witch hunter series by virginia boecker goodreads. The witch hunter is an actiondrama, set in the time of the infamous witch trials and the burnings at the stake in england. 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 and her fellow witch hunters have been trained by lord blackwell. Elizabeth and best friend and secret crush caleb are the best witch hunters in the kingdom. Half bad meets kill bill in this incredible new supernatural series.