A cursed witch.A vampire on his last mission.A love that must defy the odds to survive.As one of the oldest vampires to walk the earth, Finn O’Malley has lived long enough and is now ready to put an end to it all, to seek solace in oblivion. Just as he makes the decision to disappear, the only woman who ever stirred his curiosity, and the one woman he should avoid, calls for his help.✢Witch … calls for his help.
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Witch Violet Shaughnessy knew becoming involved with a vampire was the last thing she should do, especially as her parents had been murdered by one. There was something about Finn O’Malley that called to her though, and she couldn’t keep away, even giving him her blood to save his life. Through darkness and despair, her magic cursed, and good and evil fighting for dominance inside her, Violet reaches out to Finn through their blood connection, knowing he’s the only one that can save her.
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With the clock ticking, Finn and Violet work to defeat the unseen and unknown foe that condemned Violet, only to discover they are stronger together than they are apart. With their lives on the line and pulled into a world of dark magic, Finn is confronted with all the reasons he longed for death, while Violet makes him realize there may be one thing powerful enough to save them, and give him the will to live after all—love.
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Dead Magic (The Sanctuary Chronicles, Book 3)
By India Kells
5 out of 5 stars
I loved reading the book Dead Magic (The Sanctuary Chronicles, Book 3) by India Kells. It is a paranormal/romance story that pulled me in from the very beginning and didn’t let me go until the final page. I loved reading about the characters of Finn O’Malley and Violet Shaughnessy. Finn is one of the oldest vampires to walk the earth. He finds himself ready to put an end to himself. Then a call comes out of the blue, the one who will have Finn rushing to her side, Violet. Violet is a witch whose parents were killed by a vampire. That makes her question her involvement and feelings for Finn. Both Finn and Violet can’t seem to stay away from each other. There is a definite connection and pull towards each other. They find themselves working together to find out who has condemned Violet. What does the future hold for Violet and Finn? Will Finn save Violet? Will Violet convince Finn that their love is worth living for? Read this book to find out. This is a story that had me wondering what was going to happen next and how it all would end up. I grew to care about Finn and Violet with each chapter that I read and wanted them to be happy. Other characters interact with Violet and Finn who I enjoyed reading about as they are friends and helpful to them. There are surprises that I didn’t see coming as well as some very steamy romance. This is an amazing story that has unforgettable characters. I highly recommend reading it.
Dead Magic
(The Sanctuary Chronicles, #3)
India Kell
This one of the first books I’ve read by this author and first I’ve read in, “The Sanctuary Chronicles”. I loved reading Finn and Violets story. It was an easy read and it kept me on my toes. There was so much that this pair endured alone and together. The intense, bond formed by Finn and Violet gave them the strength to overcome many of the challenges they face. Once I finished reading the epilogue I was ready to read books 1 & 2 of the Chronicles.
I hope that there is a possibility of a 4th book in this series. I’ll be reading more by this author in the near future.
5 Brilliant Stars
OMG!!! I was sooooo excited to finally get my hands on this book. The Sanctuary Chronicles series is one of my all-time favourites!!! I love everything India Kells writes, and have read all her books- but this is hands down my favourite series of hers! I couldn’t wait to dive in and devoured it in an afternoon.
Dead Magic is the highly anticipated third book in The Sanctuary Chronicles by India Kells. I love that we finally get Finn and Violet’s story. Having met them both in the previous books, I was immediately intrigued by them and wanted to know more. Hello- hunky vampire and a beautiful and powerful witch, do I need to say more. I wasn’t sure the book would live up to my extremely high expectations, but I should never have doubted Ms. Kells, as this book is every bit as good as the previous books, if not better. The story is extremely well woven and completely enchanted me right from the beginning, holding me spellbound right till the last word. Ms. Kells weaves a breathtaking paranormal romance with fantasy, vampires, witches, werewolves/shifters, necromancers, magic, danger, suspense, intrigue, drama, mystery, sinister plots, hidden agendas, black magic, curses, murders, and a race against time.
This story could be read as a standalone, but I really recommend reading the first two books before diving into this one- as there are a lot of recurring characters in this story who we get to meet in the previous books- as well as getting helpful backstory and character information. Not to mention that they are both exceptionally good stories in their own rights. If you love fantasy, paranormal stories, with suspense and a sizzling romance- I cannot recommend this book/series highly enough!
The story is so superbly written, wonderfully detailed, with vivid descriptions that help to bring everything into being. One of the things I have learned about Ms. Kells is that her stories are never simple, there are layers and complexities to everything. There is definitely a lot more to Finn, Violet, and their story. But with time running out they are going to have to work together to get to the bottom of it all and find a solution, before it’s too late.
Spellbinding reading!!!!
Thank you, India Kells!
Dead Magic: (The Sanctuary Chronicles #3) by India Kells is a great paranormal romance. Although this is the third book in The Sanctuary Chronicles, this is the first book I’ve read of the series. I didn’t find myself confused or missing out on parts of the story; though I’m sure had I read them in order, I would have felt more of a connection in regards to the other characters.
India gave us such well-developed characters that bring the story to life so beautifully! She writes characters that are easy to connect to.
I loved reading about Finn(one of the oldest vampires to walk the earth) and Violet(a powerful witch, with deep-rooted trust issues where vampires are concerned). Violet and Finn just worked so well together, and you could feel their connection despite how hard they fought against it.
I fell in love with their journey, and can’t wait to discover more from the Sanctuary in the upcoming book(s).
Wow, I really enjoyed this book wayyyyy more that I thought I would. The book was intense from the very beginning and the end was unexpected; very refreshing. This is a fantastic book and I highly recommend it.
Dead Magic by India Kells a five-star read that will bring magic alive. This is number three in the Sanctuary Chronicles, but they can be read as stand-alone, but you will want to read them all once you start. This story has great pace, you won’t be able to put it down, you have to know what will happen. Violet and Finn both have a battle and history they face, hearing from both of them helps you understand where they come from. Helps you understand and get deeper with the story, the chemistry in this story is sublime and will keep you aflame, but it’s the romance that really made the story.
Dead Magic: (The Sanctuary Chronicles #3) by India Kells is a fantastic paranormal romance and great addition to the series. India weaves a magical tale of two wonderful characters and an unlikely pairing finding love through magic and mayhem with many magical beings, Witches, Vampires, Werewolves, Dragons and more. There is a lot going on in the story that kept me engrossed. I got lost in it and couldn’t put it down reading it in one sitting! I suggest reading all the books in order as the characters from the other books are all in it.
Violet is a witch who will do nothing to stop the evil and help those who she loves. She is fiery and finds herself with an attractions that should not be. When her world is turned upside down she loses herself from what she was to what she is becoming. She is terrified and hurt and the one person she should hate is the one person who she needs.
Finn is a very, very old Vampire who has had enough of the life he leads and has decided to disappear. There is one witch who has caught his attention but he knows it can never be, that is until he feels the horror and pain she is in. It is a race against time to find her and help her. Will they both survive?
Book 4 can’t come quick enough.
Dead Magic (The Sanctuary Chronicles #3) by India Kells was a thrilling 5 star read.
I was pulled in right from the beginning.
Finn is a very old vampire, he is at the point where he is ready to meet his maker. However, when a certain someone connects with him and asks for his help, his plans change immediately. She is the one and only person he would stay for.
Violet lost her parents to a vampire and should hate them but something about Finn pulls her in and she can’t stop thinking about him. He’s different from the others. When Finn arrives to help Violet, they discover that working together makes them stronger, can they work together to keep Violet safe and help with her internal war?
Overall this was a great read, my emotions were all over the place. The characters were all great. I love Violet and Finn’s connection. If you like paranormal romance you will love this book and series. 1-click and get started today.
The 3rd book in this series revolves around Finn, an extremely old vampire and Violet, a light witch. Linked by blood, Finn is ready end it all when he hears Violet’s gut wrenching screams and feels her pain. He knows the witch is near death and is determined to save her. Violet hates vampires due losing her family to them. But Finn has managed to worm his way into her heart and is the only thing stopping her from taking her own life. Losing her magic and experiencing this emptiness is killing her.
Will they discover how to save each other?
This book was super entertaining. I couldn’t put it down.
Kells is simply a master at her craft. This paranormal romance has it all – including the unlikely pairing of a witch and a vampire. This book and series continue to feed my love of paranormal fiction. And when it is written as well as this – needless to say this was a lovely afternoon lost in a world of Kells’ creation. Loved every page and only hated to see it end.
Dead Magic: The Sanctuary Chronicles by India Kells. This one may just be my favorite yet by this author. Immediately I was completely drawn in to this book and couldn’t put it down. This author writes characters that are easy to connect with and picture , they bring the story to life. I find myself lost in the pages and wishing it didn’t have to end. I sometimes have a harder time getting into a fantasy/paranormal type story but I never have that issue with this author and series. The characters are complex and relatable with chemistry jumping off the pages. It’s well written and paced nicely never feeling rushed or lacking anything. Can’t wait for more from this author. Five stars all the way and highly recommended!
This is book 3 of the series. I really enjoyed reading. I enjoyed the characters and found the storyline well written with a great flow. I would recommend reading.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is the third book in The Sanctuary Chronicles and I have loved each one. I suggest reading the previous books first in order to get the depth of the characters. This was a book that really drew me in right away and kept my attention for pretty much the whole book. There is a sense of urgency, darkness, light, forbidden love, redemption and forgiveness that keeps you turning the pages. This has well developed characters that bring the story to life. I had no issues connecting to them with each page I turned.
This is the third book in the series and so far it is my favorite! I liked the previous books but this one was really awesome. I connected to the characters and the author was able to bring the story to life. This story is about a vampire who wants nothing more than to disappear but he meets a witch that has him intrigued and she is unforgettable. She saves his life but can he return the favor?
Every single book that this author puts out i have liked and she’s my go to for an awesome well written story. I am looking forward to reading more by this author in the future. I would recommend this to anyone that loves a good Paranormal/Fantasy story!
Happy Reading!
Violet is a powerful witch and wants nothing to do with vampires. Finn is a very old vampire and is alone. He feels it is time to finally end his life when Violet saves him in so many ways. These two have a bond that is strong. When Violet was kidnapped she tapped into their bond and connects with Finn. This story was very intense. You will definitely get sucked in.
This is an unexpected love story between the two of these characters: a damned witch and a vampire on his last operation and a love to stand the test of time must prevail.
Finn O’Malley has lived a thousand lives as a vampire and is seeking to be hidden away, an old flame seeks out his help.
Her parents were killed by a vampire but now Violet Shaunessy must seek help from the very thing she’s been trying to avoid. She’s saved his life with her blood. The two had something on the line for each of their powers at stake: By sharing a blood communication, they can reach one another.
The two must join forces together to battle an unknown foe but can their love carry them through? This is a great addition to the series.
This is the third book of this series by India Kells and yet again it delivers a great story.
Finn you feel for him and get right into is mind. You get right into the world and don’t want to come out of this book it such an amazing read I did not want it to finish.
Dead Magic: The Sanctuary Chronicles by India Kells is a fantastic addition to this series. It has such strong and gripping characters that will pull you entirely in to the book. Violet and Finn just worked so well together, you could feel their connection despite how much they may not want it to be there.
The story was interesting too. I wanted to find out what was going on and it really made the pages turn quick. This author really knows how to write a great book. Everything I have read by her I have enjoyed and this is no exception. I would highly recommend this book and I can’t wait to read more from this author.
Their portal connection
—>>> A connection was created between Finn and Violet when they shared their blood, twice, but it was something he denied himself giving into even when it pulled him, no matter how alluring she was to him. But when she was in trouble, that connection was what allowed him to feel the trouble she was in. And he was helpless to ignore it, the pain and suffering she was experiencing through their portal to each other. Good secondary characters really lend support to round out this story.
Dead Magic
By India Kells
5 stars
Loved this book!! From beginning to end I was completely captivated by Finn and Violet’s story! The author (who I adore) wove a magical paranormal romance tale of two wonderful characters! There was so much going on in the story that I couldn’t put it down at all and read it in one sitting! The story just flowed easily from page to page – I think this could possibly be one of my favourite books by Ms Kells! I love how Violet and Finn really shouldn’t be together, Violet hates vampires, but there was something there between the two of them that was undeniable! I loved the interaction between the two of them! I did feel for Violet and what happened to her in her past and Finn really wanted to protect her.
I absolutely adored this story and cannot recommend it enough to other readers!