Industrial Magic (Women of the Otherworld, Book 4)
by Kelley Armstrong
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Author: Kelley ArmstrongEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2004-10-26
ISBN: 0553587072
Number of pages: 528
Publisher: Bantam
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Book Review: Paige, Lucas and their sup friends are at it again!
Summary: 5 Stars
Kelley Armstrong has become one of my not-to-miss authors and the Women of the Otherworld books are several of my favorites out there. Having read Bitten, Stolen and Dime Store Magic, I couldn't wait to read Industrial Magic. Former Coven Witch leader Paige Winterbourne is back to take on an even bigger task than protecting teen witch Savannah and starting her own coven. Being the girlfriend of the heir of the most powerful and influential Cabal in the world isn't easy, especially when the Cabal leader tries to be close to his wayward son. Benicio Cortez approaches Paige and Lucas to discuss a serious matter. There is a supernatural murderer on the loose, prowling on the teenage children of Cabal employees. No matter how much Benicio disapproves of his sorcerer son dating a witch, he has to nonetheless stay on his good side. Reluctant, Paige and Lucas decide to help, and with the assistance of a celebrity necromancer, a seemingly aloof vampire, and fierce werewolves, Paige discovers that the serial killer's intentions are far more sinister than she had originally thought. It'll take more than the most powerful spells to put the killer down. There are a lot of twists throughout the novel.
Paige is even better in this installment than in Dime Store Magic. Though she remains somewhat stubborn, she has grown up quite a bit and deals with the problems around her with more aplomb. I also like Lucas a lot better in this novel. His geeky, somewhat dry personality makes him surprisingly appealing. He is not as intense as Clay, yet he's still endearing. And I do like his wordiness -- makes me laugh all the time. His father, however, doesn't come across as the evil person Lucas had painted. Benicio is powerful, resourceful, controlling, and his Cabal operates not unlike an Italian Mafia, but he is not as bad as I thought he'd be. As for the story, I liked all the action and twists throughout the novel. It is the reason why I've enjoyed this series so much. I hope it remains as consistent as it has been thus far. I also loved that Ms. Armstrong brought back various characters from Stolen. I was glad to see that vampire Cassandra was further developed in this installment. I like her and Aaron a lot and I hope Ms. Armstrong writes a novel centered on those characters at some point in the series. As for the other characters, it goes without saying that I enjoyed the reappearances of Elena, Clay and Jeremy. (It was also nice to read that Elena's story is far from over.) And I laughed with all of the characters' banters and quips. The sharp humor in this series is priceless. I am intrigued with the introduction to the afterlife in the story. I so look forward to reading Haunted. In a nutshell, I loved this book. I couldn't put it down. As said earlier, Kelley Armstrong's work is on my must-read list. She is a talented Canadian author and I've enjoyed the e-serials about Elena and Clay on her website. Anyway, I cannot recommend Industrial Magic enough. However, I strongly urge readers to start from the very beginning of the series. With the exception of Bitten, these books don't make very good stand-alones.
Summary of Industrial Magic (Women of the Otherworld, Book 4)
Meet the smart, sexy ? supernatural ? women of the otherworld. This is not your mother?s coven...Kelley Armstrong returns with the eagerly awaited follow-up to Dime Store Magic. Paige Winterbourne, a headstrong young woman haunted by a dark legacy, is now put to the ultimate test as she fights to save innocents from the most insidious evil of all.. . .
In the aftermath of her mother?s murder, Paige broke with the elite, ultraconservative American Coven of Witches. Now her goal is to start a new Coven for a new generation. But while Paige pitches her vision to uptight thirty-something witches in business suits, a more urgent matter commands her attention.
Someone is murdering the teenage offspring of the underworld?s most influential Cabals ? a circle of families that makes the mob look like amateurs. And none is more powerful than the Cortez Cabal, a faction Paige is intimately acquainted with. Lucas Cortez, the rebel son and unwilling heir, is none other than her boyfriend. But love isn?t blind, and Paige has her eyes wide open as she is drawn into a hunt for an unnatural-born killer. Pitted against shamans, demons, and goons, it?s a battle chilling enough to make a wild young woman grow up in a hurry. If she gets the chance.
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