Seventeen-year-old Wavy McClintock is a witch with the rare ability to see ghosts. Traumatic events with “city ghosts” when she was a child have forced Wavy into a life of seclusion. She never leaves the safety of Tower Hill, where the local ghosts are easy to spot and avoid.Niall Tobin is a witch from an outcast family. At seventeen, he is unable to stop his parents when they strip him of his … him of his magical soul in a plot to clear their family name. When Niall escapes, he seeks out the only living witness to the murder that ruined his family. His search brings him to Tower Hill.
When a ghost appears to Wavy, revealing a mysterious symbol that sends her on a hunt for answers, she discovers Niall injured in the woods. Convinced that he will die if left alone, Wavy defies her family and agrees to help Niall.
But helping Niall means leaving the safety of her home and facing the ghosts who want nothing more than to tear her apart. As Wavy and Niall work together to learn the truth about the murder, they discover connections that haunt both their families and uncover long-buried secrets that will change their lives forever.
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How far would you go to help save the child of an outcast family? What if that child was with your mother when she died? And the only way to solve her murder would be to unravel secrets of the past that tie the two families together. Would you still help? That is the problem presented to 17-year-old Waveria, affectionately known as Wavy to her family. Wavy can see ghosts and that starts her journey into the outside world, where she meets Niall, 17-years- old and child of the outcast family, The Tobins. Niall escapes a deadly plot to clear his family’s name at his expense. Together, Niall and Wavy must defy the odds (and their families) to solve the old murder mystery and save Niall’s life. It’s a race against the clock… can they crack the case and save Niall? If so, at what expense?
This was quite the enchanting story! As the story unfolds, you feel the magic flow throw your veins as you are transported with Niall and Wavy across the ocean and back in a race against the clock. This was great storytelling. Each character was interesting and kept you guessing… Friend or Foe? Ms. O’Flynn grabbed me from the first page and refused to let go and I’m so glad she didn’t! I can’t wait to read more!
Ghosts of Witches Past – Ready for more of this author’s work. Interesting good and bad characters along with a believable, well-written mystery full of suspense and intrigue. A good read for all ages. This is my first book by this author and I’m hooked. 5*
Eamonn’s Tale #1 – Has a preview, which I appreciate knowing in advance before reading a book. This prequel introduces us to Eamonn and his disgrace. A well written, interesting short story that has more depth than the mention of how Eamonn attained his position in the book, Watcher of the Veil. This is my second story by Ms. Manifold and she’s writes interesting stories. 5*
Marigold’s Tale #2 – Has a preview, which I appreciate knowing in advance before reading a book. This prequel introduces us to Marigold, a witch, and the story behind her missing sister and the attack against Marigold and her loss. This is the third story I’ve read by Ms. O’Flynn and she hasn’t disappointed me with her writings. 5*
Watchers of the Veil #3 – This is not my first book by O’Flynn and I’m not sure if I’ve read Manifold previously, but WotV is an excellent read. It is a well written, fast paced suspense with interesting characters and a twisting plot. The book is mesmerizing; if you’ve ever read J. Hinchey or J. Butcher, you know what I mean – you can’t put the book down! I do wish I knew which books/short stories I should have read (listed in book) before reading WotV; I felt like I was missing something, a foundation. But not reading them, didn’t take away from this story. The last couple of chapters were a little weak/different from the rest of the story, which while not a cliffhanger, does suggest more is to come. Duh! 5*
Defenders of the Realm #4 – It’s been so long since I read Watchers that I forgot some of the storylines, but I did not forget Mother. What a heifer! Like all the rest of the series, there are multiple storylines that move quickly and keep the reader glued to the pages. I missed a couple of cuppas because the story was that good when I went dry. The personalities of the characters, as well as the emotions, run the gamut. Whatever you like/dislike, it’s here. The action and behaviors are always realistic and you don’t have the stupid formulas that many “authors” copy as their own. This series should be read from the beginning; I couldn’t have missed a book since each one is good! I contacted the author to review her books and received this copy through Booksprout. 5*
I really enjoyed this book. So much I am going to see what else Corinne O’Flynn has written. This story was full of defiance, empathy, magic, betrayal and compassion. It was just awesome! I wholeheartedly recommend this book!