Antonio Cuin MacCathmhaoil Sr. was born to his parents Cuin Ross MacCathmhaoil and Hera Suzanna (MacBride) MacCathmhaoil on March 30th, 1713. He studied at Cleopatra’s Magical Institute, where is father worked as a professor of Potions. He graduated in 1732, and studied under Potions Master Cuin Ross MacCathmhaoil, Pyrokinesis Master Alexandra Latta, and Herbology Master LaVonne De Medici. While studying under Master De Medici, he discovered Bridett’s School for the Magical Arts, as that is where she taught, upon completing his years to master his chosen subjects, he applied for the position as Potions Professor in 1770. He received the position where he met the Healing Professor James Porter, who introduced Antonio to his daughter, Sandra Porter, who was studying Healing under her father.  For Antonio it was love at first sight.  Antonino asked for permission to court Sandra.  James was quite happy with the arrangement, however Sandra was not.  She denied her feelings for Antonio, until a horrible accident.  Sandra had been traveling with her Electrokinesis master, when they were attacked by a group of witch hunters.  They were about to burn her at the stake when Antonio showed up, he prevented the fire from touching her, teleporting her from the scene.  Upon teleporting her back to the school, her father found out the reason they had been able to catch her was a rouge potion master had provided the villagers with a drug to bind the witches powers.  Antonio was furious, he hunted down the Warlock responsible, finding out it was a former friend from school, Hayden Burton.  He went to the local Guardian’s and had Burton thrown into to Dastardly where he still resides to this day for his crimes against the magical community.  Upon returning from Cairo, Antonio stayed by Sandra’s side while she healed.  Sandra fell in love, and soon Antonio was asking for Jame’s permission to marry Sandra.  They were married on September 20th, 1795.  Sandra continued her studies.  They were unsuccessful for many years in conceiving though they wanted a large family.  They were going to look into adoption when they found out on their 196th anniversary that they were going to have a child.  Antonio Jr. was born on March 25th 1992.  They bought a lovely town house in New York City soon after Antonio Jr.’s birth.  On December 30th 2012 they accepted Katherine Lillian Fitz into their home, being granted guardianship on December 27th, 2013.  Antonio Sr. was one of the first to be told about the events that unfolded at the end of Katy Lily’s first year.  He finally came to accept the events that happened.  To Be Continued…

For The Guardians Of Earth…
Time Shall Stand Still…

Kari, Born Catherine Von Kampen, was born October 31st, 1472. Her life revolved around her younger brothers. Her life was destroyed by a demon on May 1st, 1490. She picked herself off the ground and became a Hunter. She was killed during her mission to seek revenge on November 16th 1492. The Death Fairy gave her the choice to become a Guardian. Forever shall time stand still, while she hunts down the being that destroyed her reason for living. She took the opportunity presented to continue on her path for revenge. She came back from hell on November 16th, 1493, and has continued to hunt the beings of hell ever since.

Flash forward to the year 2012. Kari was happy with status quo; she had her soul mate, James Colt, and his two sons at her side. However now she has opened a door to hell releasing The Seven Deadly Sins from their cages in hell. Now she must not only battle the deadlies to send them back to their place in hell; she must fight a growing attraction to The Morning Star… Lucifer himself… Will the hunt for The Seven Deadlies destroy her chance at redeeming her soul? Or is Lucifer right… That she is destined to become the Mistress of Hell?

Like the mythical Phoenix, she rose from the ashes of death to defend mankind from the demons of hell. Kari gave her life to fight the beings of hell, and now she will risk her soul to continue the battle… Join her on her journey to Hell and back…

Release Date of 10/31/2012

Erin O’Hara was born on March 21st 1070, to Agnes Bridget (McBride) O’Hara and to Bernard Christopher O’Hara. Her mother was the witch of the village, they came to her for everything she was a Healer. Her father was human, and was killed by a monster. Erin O’Hara was raised by her mother and schooled at a local magical school Dublin’s School for the Magical Arts. She is a Spirit Elemental. She graduated in 1091. She studied under her mother who was a Healing Master, as well as Divination Master Madam Catherine Campbell, and Electrokinesis Master Sara O’Cuinn. She found out during her 20 years trying to master her skills that her father was killed by a werewolf, so she talked her sister Arima O’Hara into joining her on a hunting trip to find the wolf that killed their father. Arima agreed. They were close on the wolves trail, when they were attacked by the back. Arima was dying, Erin could not lose her so she preformed a dark magic spell causing her to become in immortal. It drained all color from Arima’s skin leaving her pale white, it also changed Erin’s skin to a deep dark chocolate, since the spell was considered the darkest of magic. The pack head was going to kill Erin, but his son, Evan O’ Conaill fell for her, upon laying his eyes on her. So he bit her, turning her to an immortal werewolf. Erin took many years convincing that they only kill when hunted. That they were not the monsters that myths made them out to be. Erin agreed to marry him in 1125. They moved to America where they both got jobs at Bridgett’s School for the Magical Arts, and soon Erin and her sister-in-law opened Madam Wolf Divination shop in Marcus Village. Erin missed Arima and convinced her to come to America where she too got a job at the school. Erin left the school for the meeting of the werewolves where they argued about who to follow. But in the end Erin and Evan were able to convince the wolves to swear their loyalty to the side of Goodness. And to fight the Darkness that was coming the world’s way. TO BE CONTINUED…

Antonio Cuin MacCathmhaoil Jr. was born March 25th 1992 to Sandra Alexandra (Porter) and Antonio Cuin MacCathmhaoi Sr.  He has a gift for premonitions having his first visions when he was only a toddler.  He knew of his connection with Katy Lily before she was ever born.  He does not understand the connection fully, but he knows he must be there for her.  He went to Bridgett’s School for the Magical Arts graduating in 2011.  He is studying under Potions Master Antonio Cuin MacCathmhaoil Sr, Healing Master James Porter, and Pyrokinesis Master Azra Curran.  In 2013 he put his studies on hold and joined the United States Marine Corps, signing up for two years.   To Be Continued…

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Blurb 1: Remember Copyright 2012 Katherine Rochholz All Rights Reserved
“I walked through the stones at my local cemetery looking for just one. But the ghosts knew I was there, they talked in my ear, telling me of their stories and the one I searched for was far from my grasps, as all who lived in this small cemetery had the right for their stories to be heard. These are their stories, as well as my own, as I search for who these lost souls were, and who I am.
My name? I don’t know. That is the problem. I woke up in the hospital with no identity, no family, no nothing. However I did find out one thing. I see ghosts. Well just not ghost but everything supernatural. So why am I in this cemetery? Because the last ghost told me to find a tombstone. A very specific tombstone… My tombstone.”

Blurb 2: Remember Copyright 2011 Katherine Rochholz All Rights Reserved
“Katyla, is responsible for one of the worst creations of the supernatural world… she created a race of Vampires… She lived as a ruler until she met a young Wiccan, whom her son had fallen in love with, and she was shown the errors of her ways. She fought to change the laws of her vampiric race, but her best friend who ruled by her side would not allow it. He destroyed her life. He killed her son in front of her, he killed her pregnant daughter in law, her life destroyed before her. But she placed a curse upon Argos, her former best friend. Cursed him with the fact her son, Marcus, would be reborn and when he was of age he would remember the things Argos had done, and would raise his army once more and finally destroy Argos and his way of life. Watch as Marcus once more lives and Katyla is on a mission to not only save her son’s life once more, but try to save the human race…”

Blurb 3: Copyright 2012 Katherine Rochholz All Rights Reserved
“The icy air was cutting into her lungs, just as the ice, snow and gravel was cutting into her back. I just kept watching, there was nothing I could do, though I am an angel, I could not stop this attack. She was trying to keep her eyes away from his face. From looking at him, for seeing the blackness of his eyes, and the jagged tooth smile he had while he hurt her. It was a demon straight from hell, they have the power to leave hell and destroy. I was an angel and could not leave. She was about to give up. I felt it. So I fell. I destroyed the demon. I heard the sirens then nothing. God had chosen my fate. I would remember nothing. I would remain forever a Fallen Angel.”

The Rise by Joshuah Buckle

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Rise by Joshuah Buckle
Blurb: 
My body lay in the dark alley, broken and bruised. Rain softly dripped down the brick walls, and over my beaten form. I had no memories of anything that had happened before I woke, and I was alone, with no idea where I was.

Josiah wakes in a world that is new to him, and is unaware of the dangers that hide within it. He is hunted by two Rangers, and a separate group, who seem to know everything from his past. When he befriends Leneya, whose job as a Ranger is to hunt Josiah, he learns that the world he woke up in isn’t only what it seems to be.

He soon finds himself torn; between the life he was meant to lead, and the path he wishes to choose for himself. It is in the midst of this struggle that he discovers what dark purpose he was created for.

‘The Rise’ is Josiah’s story; one of inner conflict and of the timeless battle between good versus evil.   

Review
I bought this awhile ago on a recommendation I finally got around to reading it.  I thought it was a very interesting read, in the fact it made me want to continue reading.  It is a great concept and a great plot to the book.  Some parts felt a little forced, but it is well written, and the plot line allows you that suspense you need to continue with reading the book.  I don’t do spoilers so I won’t say much about the plot.  But You can’t really go wrong with having this book in your collection.  I am a big fan of good v. evil though when I am writing I try to avoid reading since good v. evil is my main theme in about 95% of my writing.  But since this was recommended I thought why not, most of my work is in the editing process and I had some time to kill before going back to work on my 3rd book for a series (5th over all).  And I wasn’t disappointed.  It kept me entertained, and allowed me to leave my worlds behind for a few hours (I speed read).  I will be checking out more of his work as it becomes available. 

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Bex “N’ Books: Review & Giveaway: Truth and Lies Past and Present…: Goodreads Synopsis Katherine Lillian Fitz had only known one type of world… one of hard living on the streets. Then she finds out she i…

Oeric O’Cuinn was born on September 17th 1670, to Elizabeth Lua (Austen) Poe and to Byran Richard O’Cuinn. His father was a Guardian and Guard to the Elders. He was killed in the line of duty when Oeric was only five years old. His mother quickly remarried Rion Ryion Poe, he would have three half sisters, Lua Lisa Poe in 1907, Aaliyah Irene Poe in 1950 and Senka Elizabeth in 1979. Oeric O’ Cuinn is an Earth Elemental He graduated with honors from Bridgett’s School of Magical Arts 1681. He studied under Earth Master Desmond Panetitiere, Magical Defense Master Kendell Cook and Spells Master Dante Hayden. He quickly moved through his studies gaining life experience by traveling the world. He discovered a dark secret in his family soon after Senka was married. And he lost the love of his life due to what he saw was his weakness and inability to see what was in front of him. Due to that he distances himself from everybody who means the most to him. He become Headmaster of Bridgett’s School for the Magical Arts in January of 1998. He watches from afar those he loves, trying to protect them, but doing more damage hurting them. It turns out he is the Uncle of Katherine Lilian Fitz. He did not take her in due to his guilt over the loss of lives, due to the inability of seeing Darkness in those around him. To Be Continued…

Amanda Americana is the oldest professor at Bridgett’s School for the Magical Arts, at the age of 535.  She shows no sign of retiring .  Amanda Americana was born to her mother and father in the middle of Sioux Country, she is a member of what is now called the Sioux tribe of Native Americans.  Her parents were powerful as well, they had helped put up more protections around the school to prevent the magical war from affecting the children.  Both her parents were lost int he Magical War of 1491 when she was 14.  She lived at the school since that time.  She has never left, besides to study under her Masters.  She is an Earth Elemental.  Who studied Elements under Master Running Bear, Earth under Master Raining Mountain, and Spells under Master Flying Eagle.  She is very attached to Riley who is her best student.  She has informed him she would be honored to be his Master upon graduation.  She choose to teach Elements as the school is her life.  She has been heard saying “I will defend the virtues of the students of Bridgett’s until my dying breath.”