Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Can't Wait Wednesday/Waiting on Wednesday #522: Wizard of Most Wicked Ways by Charlie N. Holmberg

 

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event that had been hosted by Jill over at Breaking the Spine where we spotlighted upcoming releases we are eagerly anticipating. I'm now linking up with Can't Wait Wednesday hosted over at Wishful Endings


From the publisher:

When dead enemies rise, grave matters of the heart, mind, and body clash in the fantastical fourth Whimbrel House novel by Amazon Charts and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Charlie N. Holmberg.

Whimbrel House is changing. Merritt and Hulda are raising a family. Owein has signed a marriage contract with the magically compatible Lady Cora, a heavyweight of British nobility who’s an ocean away. And the lovely shape-shifting druid Fallon makes a distractingly fetching friend for Owein. But another change is in the air, and this time it’s something wicked.

The greatest wizard of the millennium, Silas Hogwood, is back—after five years dead. New body, same foul scent, and driven by madness and revenge. Owein, fearing he isn’t strong enough to fend off Silas, seeks Cora’s help and influence in England. Alarms ringing, Queen Victoria dispatches her League of Magicians, including her personal necromancer, to aid in Owein’s defense.

As magic, both good and evil, converges on Blaugdone Island, Owein realizes how harrowing the forces against them are. Combating them will require some digging—literally—for half-formed secrets of magic Hulda doesn’t want him to have. But no promise, lock, or government red tape will keep Owein from doing what’s necessary to protect those he loves. One way or another, Silas will only take Whimbrel House over Owein’s third dead body.

Wizard of Most Wcked Ways by Charlie N. Holmberg is expected out March 4, 2025 from 47North.

Why am I waiting on this book? I've read the other books in the series so far and have enjoyed them. The adventures begin in book one,  Keeper of Enchanted Rooms,  when Merritt inherits Whimbrel House and strange things happen. Things continue strange and unusual throughout the series with an added measure of danger. There is rarely a dull moment. I'd really like to see Silas Hogwood defeated once and for all. I am rooting for Merritt, Hulda, Owein and the rest.

What book are you waiting on? Share it or a link in the comments so we can check it out and maybe add it to our TBR lists. Thanks for coming by and Happy Reading!


3 comments:

  1. I may need to check this series out. Thanks for sharing this one!

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    1. It's a good series. Has an interesting take on magic. Your pick by Graham Masterson looks good too. Going to have to check it out. Thanks for coming by!

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  2. I haven't started this series, but I have seen mention of this one and am so tempted to give this series a try! I hope you enjoy Wizard of Most Wicked Ways when you read it (and what a great title, isn't it?).

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