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Authors: Cate Dean
Wicca
– a spanking new religion, it appeared at the first part of the 20th century, and was officially named Wicca by the 1960s. Many practice ritual magic, and they follow what is known as the Wiccan Rede: “an it harm none, do what ye will.” It can be practiced in solitary, or as part of a coven, and is as involved, and often as convoluted, as any religion.
Claire used Wicca as a cover – now she has Annie as the resident witch, and the shop is her haven, her way of reconnecting to the human part of herself, while still able to make a living.
witchcraft
– by simple definition, it is the practice of magic. The full definition would take another book. Short and sweet: before the Church stepped in, those who practiced witchcraft for the good of all were respected, and often revered for their talent. They were sought out for their skills with healing. In modern society, witchcraft has regained a sense of the respect and awe it once had, and people openly practice without fear of persecution.
Annie practices witchcraft – and has gotten more proficient, especially with Marcus as a teacher. She uses her power and skill only when necessary, and with a baby on the way, avoids using it at all. Until a tarot deck brings out the dark side to her power, the side she never dared to touch. There is so much to be mined in the area of witchcraft, I don’t need to embellish.
WHAT DOESN’T KILL YOU
THE CLAIRE WICHE CHRONICLES BOOK 5
Cate Dean
Copyright, 2013
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No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without written permission of the author, except for use in any review. This is a work of fiction. The names, characters, locales, and events are either pure invention or used fictitiously. No character is based on or inspired by any known or unknown persons, and all incidents come from the author’s imagination alone.
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Books by Cate Dean
The Claire Wiche Chronicles
Rest For The Wicked
– The Claire Wiche Chronicles Book 1
A Gathering of Angels
– The Claire Wiche Chronicles Book 2
Carry On Wayward Son
– The Claire Wiche Chronicles Book 3
Annie’s Song
– The Claire Wiche Chronicles Book 4
What Doesn’t Kill You
– The Claire Wiche Chronicles Book 5
The Claire Wiche Chronicles Volumes 1-3
Choices
- A Time Travel Novella
Last Chance Jack
– A Fantasy Short Story
When Walls Can Talk
– A YA Fantasy Novella (The Black Mountain Saga)
Danel of Black Mountain
– The Sequel to
When Walls Can Talk
(The Black Mountain Saga)
Alex Finch: Monster Hunter
(The Monster Files Book 1)
Author’s Note
A book is never the product of the writer alone. Standing behind them are the people who help make them look good, who help complete the process, and do so with grace and incredible talent. These are my people, and without them, I would still be mucking along, reaching for a dream instead of living it. Thank you, Janet, of Dragonfly Editing, for the last set of eyes on my work; it made all the difference. A special thank you to Nadica, for another stunning cover. It is such a joy and a pleasure to work with you. To my reader, Theresa McClinton – my most sincere thanks for all of your help and support. I never could have done it as well without all of you.
And a special thank you to Jim, for letting me turn you into a villain. This story would not have been the same without you.
About the Author
Cate Dean has been writing since she could hold a pen in her hand and put more than two words together on paper.
She grew up losing herself in the wilds of fantasy worlds, and has had some of her own adventures while tromping through the UK, and a few other parts of the world. A lover of all things supernatural, she infuses that love into her stories, giving them a unique edge.
When she's not writing, she loves cooking, scaring herself silly in the local cemeteries, and reading pretty much anything she can get her hands on.
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