Witch Faith

WITCH FAITH, a fantasy with some science fiction elements is a follow on book to WITCH HONOUR.

Survivors of a war, the friends are now truly magical beings. Leenan is still a dragon and Magda, who was originally from a spaceship, now combines her medical skills with her magical abilities. Tephee has become very powerful and able to do more than has ever been seen before.

The world is a strange place, where confusion reigns, and two different types of religion make it hard for the citizens. The witch friends and an ‘Arc’ priest are sent to learn about another vessel that has landed. The lack of proper decisions when the new spaceship landed has caused a rift between the crew and the main societies living on the planet. Cadogan Ho, who was once a refugee, is sent as an escort and finds himself bonding with the witches and love begins to blossom. The journey is eventful and becomes dangerous as they near the island of Marin Kuta.

This is a powerful fantasy with violence and dark tones, mixed into some science fiction elements. The author has built an intricate world, with its mix of religious beliefs and culture clashes, in a feudal system that is oddly unbalanced. The characters are human, and a unique blend with believable magic. The conflicts they all faced were never confusing and woven in well. The dragons were an interesting addition adding another layer to the story. The plot flows well and is consistent, with good grammar and interesting dialogue. The love interest is woven into the main story, with easy to follow actions. A clear ending that tied all the main conflicts, leaving room for more adventures in the future.

Ms. Harris has written an interesting series, with characters the reader can empathize with. Although this book stands alone, it would be better to read WITCH HONOUR to understand the way of this world.

March 2007