Raine's Landing Series by Tony Richards

There's something very strange about Raine's Landing, Massachusetts. In the first place, it's a problem getting there ... voices start up in your head, warning you to stay away. And then there's that creepy looking mansion at the summit of the biggest hill, weird creatures roaming through its grounds. And that's when you begin suspecting there might be some otherworldly force at work ... like witchcraft, perhaps. Now Raine's Landing has a new visitor who's not intimidated by that kind of power... moreThere's something very strange about Raine's Landing, Massachusetts. In the first place, it's a problem getting there ... voices start up in your head, warning you to stay away. And then there's that creepy looking mansion at the summit of the biggest hill, weird creatures roaming through its grounds. And that's when you begin suspecting there might be some otherworldly force at work ... like witchcraft, perhaps. Now Raine's Landing has a new visitor who's not intimidated by that kind of power. And when he starts his deadly games not even the town's adepts ... magicians descended from the genuine witches of Salem ... can stop him. So the job is left to ex-cop Ross Devries and his sidekick Cassie Mallory. They don't have any magical skills, just their guns and fists and their sharp wits. But will those be enough? "It will keep you on the edge of your seat. A definite must read for those into fantasy, paranormal fiction, or just a good book" - SF Revu. "Richards is a master at combining horror, fantasy and humor in a way that will mesmerize readers from cover to cover" -- RT Book Reviews. "Tremendously entertaining. I recommend this to all fans of the paranormal genre" - Gaston Sanders. "If you love the fantasy genre, like the Dresden Files, you will love this series as well" - Amazon reviews. "The Raine's Landing novels are page-turners. Not a boring part in the whole series" - Amazon reviews. less

THERE WERE REAL WITCHES IN SALEM BACK IN 1692. Wise and gifted, they foresaw the coming Witchcraft Trials and fled from that place to the Central Massachusetts city of Raine’s Landing. And the township has been full of magic ever since … the good kind and the bad. Because a dark, enduring curse has been cast on the Landing. Nobody who is born here can ever leave. Which means they’re sitting ducks for any supernatural beings that come calling... moreTHERE WERE REAL WITCHES IN SALEM BACK IN 1692. Wise and gifted, they foresaw the coming Witchcraft Trials and fled from that place to the Central Massachusetts city of Raine’s Landing. And the township has been full of magic ever since … the good kind and the bad. Because a dark, enduring curse has been cast on the Landing. Nobody who is born here can ever leave. Which means they’re sitting ducks for any supernatural beings that come calling. A crazed serial killer called ‘The Shadow Man’ arrives from Boston, fleeing from the law. But once in Raine’s Landing, he acquires some magic powers of his own and begins using them to terrible effect. He has a local adept on his side, a malcontent who hates the town. And together, they begin to – literally – rain down Hell upon the Landing. “It will keep you on the edge of your seat. A definite must read for those into fantasy, paranormal fiction, or just a good book” – SF Revu. “Multi-dimensional characters … action-packed and constantly keeping the readers on the edge of their seats” – Amazon reviews. “If you love the fantasy genre, like the Dresden Files, you will love this series as well! I hope it never ends!” – Amazon reviews. “This is what modern dark fantasy SHOULD be. I’m officially hooked” – Goodreads. “Tremendously entertaining. I thoroughly recommend this to all fans of the paranormal genre” – Gaston Sanders. less

There were REAL WITCHES in Salem back three hundred years ago. They fled from there before the Witchcraft Trials of 1692, moving to a lesser-known community ... Raine's Landing, Massachusetts. And that town has been filled with magic - both the good kind and the bad kind - ever since. Now Raine’s Landing is facing its worst peril yet, monstrous flying creatures in the service of an evil older than the Universe itself. They have an unpleasant way of getting people on their side... moreThere were REAL WITCHES in Salem back three hundred years ago. They fled from there before the Witchcraft Trials of 1692, moving to a lesser-known community ... Raine's Landing, Massachusetts. And that town has been filled with magic - both the good kind and the bad kind - ever since. Now Raine’s Landing is facing its worst peril yet, monstrous flying creatures in the service of an evil older than the Universe itself. They have an unpleasant way of getting people on their side. Their powers keep on growing until little can withstand them. Most of the major adepts succumb … there are only two left to defend the place. And the town’s chief troubleshooter, ex-cop Ross Devries, has an enormous challenge on his hands. He needs to get his former sidekick, Cassie, back into the fight. And if they are to have any slightest chance of winning through, they’re going to have to make some very strange new friends. “This is what modern dark fantasy SHOULD be. I’m officially hooked” – Goodreads. “I absolutely love this series. It has plenty of supernatural creatures in it, along with some great heroes and heroines” – Amazon reviews. “By weaving this fantasy into a modern setting, Richards creates something unique” – Alternative Reads. “Excellent series. Very enjoyable with an interesting twist on the urban fantasy template” – Amazon reviews. less

It may look like a perfectly ordinary New England town, a little larger than most. But Raine's Landing, Massachusetts, holds some very dark secrets. The real witches of Salem fled here just before the Trials of 1692, and the place has been full of magic - the good and the bad kind - ever since. And a curse hangs over the whole population ... there are so many people because nobody born here can ever leave. It's late December now... moreIt may look like a perfectly ordinary New England town, a little larger than most. But Raine's Landing, Massachusetts, holds some very dark secrets. The real witches of Salem fled here just before the Trials of 1692, and the place has been full of magic - the good and the bad kind - ever since. And a curse hangs over the whole population ... there are so many people because nobody born here can ever leave. It's late December now. People are getting ready for the holidays, scarcely guessing what is coming their way next. Because a psychic beggar girl in the town's Victorian past has gotten hold of a magical jewel that massively expands her powers - she has reached out with her mind through time itself, making contact with Raine's Landing in the present day. The only problem is, she's warped the fabric of reality by doing that. Rows of houses begin vanishing, with their occupants still inside. Bizarre creatures, some of them extremely dangerous, start to roam the streets. And if Ross, Cassie, and Doc Willets are going to stop their hometown from disappearing altogether, then they're going to need an awful lot of help. "When it comes to fiction for me, characters are first and foremost the most important factor in drawing me into the story, and Mr. Richards' characters are absolutely wonderful. The action is fast and furious, with plenty of witchcraft, magic, and supernatural beings. His writing is atmospheric and spooky, once you start you will find it hard to put down" - The Monster Librarian. "Richards is a master at combining horror, fantasy and humor in a way that will mesmerize readers from cover to cover" -- RT book reviews. "Worth the price? You bet. We are talking about Tony Richards!" - Amazon reviews. "The Raine's Landing novels are page-turners. Not a boring part in the whole series" - Amazon reviews. less

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