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Spells & Death: An Urban Fantasy Novel (Paranormal MI5 Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Rachel Medhurst (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,202 ratings
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Book nerd hunts serial killer. What could go wrong?

I had always imagined what my obituary would be. Gemma Abbott - that’s me – a witch, a complete book nerd, and an agent for Paranormal MI5, succumbed to the bullet that blah blah blah… nah, I’m not ready to die, which means I have to work hard to live.

When a serial killer leaves a trail of dead bodies in the open for humans to find, I have to work fast to bring him in. With every death of a female witch, the ley line’s power is mysteriously lessening. Dave, my handsomely nerdy desk friend, is a witch with no magic, but his analysing skills could change the world. Would he be able to help me track down the killer before magic dries up for good? Or, would the killer take us all down with him?
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    August 14, 2018
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Rachel Medhurst grew up in Surrey, England. She writes to prove that no matter where you come from, you can be anything you want to be. Your past may shape you, but it doesn't define you. When Rachel isn't writing, she can be found reading and walking in nature.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07FTQJ2YF
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (August 14, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 14, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 7310 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 343 pages
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    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,202 ratings

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Energy Rae
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2018
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Spells & Death follows Gemma Abbott, who we briefly met in Medhurst's Hunted Witch Agency series. Gemma works for Paranormal MI5, and she's been shot dead, and yet somehow, she's alive. There's a serial killer on the loose and it's up to Gemma and her team to figure out who's killing these women. Also, there's the situation of Gemma feeling like she's losing her connection to the ley lines and she's not sure if it's because she's kind of dead.
I loved Gemma from the very start. She's funny and strong, and I can completely relate to her love of reading. She defended her book boyfriends with a quirky fierceness. She's got a great team consisting of Dave, who usually stays behind the desk, Jake, who's a shifter, and Kate, who's a seer. They have unique and helpful skills, I am looking forward to more out of them in future books. I'm curious to see if anything blossoms between Gemma and Dave.
This was such a fun book, with a great mix of supernatural elements. It gets fast-paced and intense at times, making for great suspense. Gemma always had a new fandom t-shirt on that was great fun. I'm so excited this is the start of a new series, and I can't wait for more.
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Luna Soliel
4.0 out of 5 stars Warning - clilffhanger
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2020
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This is a great read. Love the well-defined characters, and the plot kept me reading long into the night.
Gemma is an Essex Witch who taps into the ley lines for power. When someone begins tampering with the ley lines, it seriously affects Gemma and is a real challenge as she and her team of paranormals try to solve serial killings.
To complicate matters, Gemma is killed in the first chapter!
I loved the story, but when I got to the last page and saw "To find out what happens...." I screamed.
As much as I loved Spells & Death, I'm leery about getting book 2 because I'm afraid it will end the same way. Why can't we have nice, long books rather than shorter "to-be-continued" books?
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Izzybear1
5.0 out of 5 stars ❤️Gemma❤️
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2018
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I greatly enjoyed Spells & Death. It’s the beginning of a spin-off series from the Hunted Witch Agency series. The book has a great storyline with lots of twists that keep the reader guessing. Gemma and her team are very lovable characters. Almost instantly I was drawn into the story and couldn’t put it down. I can’t wait for the next book.

Gemma is a wonderful heroine. She’s a huge book nerd and super awesome MI5 agent. Raised from the age of five to be a protector of the Ley lines Gemma has had a tremendous amount of responsibility thrust upon her. Now she’s a top agent at MI5 with her own team. When there’s a situation they are the first ones called in. Their current case is a horrific one and the perpetrator is really good at covering his tracks. Time is running out as the bodies keep adding up and Gemma finds that her own life hangs precariously in a balance. Will she be able find to the serial killer, bring him to justice and put a stop to her own untimely demise?
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Sue C.
3.0 out of 5 stars Ok if you like paranormal
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2021
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The thing I dislike about paranormal as a genre is quite evident in this book: rather than doing a thorough job of character and world-building, it’s made up as it goes along. In the very beginning of the book, for instance, the main character, a witch named Gemma, casts a spell that immobilizes someone she’s pursued. Then she takes out handcuffs to restrain him. Hello? What happened to that immobilizing magic?

Still, it’s written with few technical flaws, so if you can deal with the lack of realism (mainly due to the lack of world-building), you might be entertained by this book. A warning, though: it’s a cliff-hanger. Even so, I didn’t feel hung on enough to go on to the next book.
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Andrea
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2018
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What a great start to an amazing new series. I simply loved Gemma and was rooting for her all the way. A highly entertaining, fun and action filled book which was pure magic till the very end... and what an ending!! I enjoyed the interaction between her and Dave and I'm looking forward to see where this relation is going.

I simply loved this book and cannot wait to read what will happen next. Definitely a highly recommended book!
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Jennifer Dunlop
4.0 out of 5 stars What’s Up with the Ley Lines?!?
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2023
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Gemma is an Essex Witch, one who can access the power of the Ley lines directly. She is also responsible for helping protect them. She is a paranormal MI5 agent but most people think she’s a librarian. She loves books, has a cat familiar and she is dead…sort of, maybe. Someone shot her and she died but she’s still breathing and her heart still beats. Will she figure out who wants her dead? And who is pulling power from the Ley lines? Before she’s really, really dead.
This gets a 4 for the overuse of a phrase. Kept taking me out of the story. See if you pick it out too.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Read
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2020
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I stumbled across this author off of BookBub and then had to purchase the next two in the series. This was an enjoyable read that wasn't heavy into the romance of things. The novel fantasy world that was created was intriguing enough and similar enough to the real-world to keep one interested. I definitely enjoyed the book theme going on throughout the series! Great job!
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JB
2.0 out of 5 stars Somewhat Disappointing
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2024
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The concept sounded interesting, the price ( $0.00 ) was right, but I stalled out at page 32.

I had fair warning in the first paragraph when the MC ducks and her ponytail "slaps her on the back", and I am trying to imaging the physics of this and I can't. From there I found I didn't really like the characters or find them very believable (or believable as witches, or as witches who might be hired by MI5).
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carrie
5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 2, 2019
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What an exciting story.
I like this sort of writing style, written in the first person, you can follow what the main character, Gemma gets up to and watch her characterdevelop.
I loved Dave, he would be the perfect book boyfriend but I think he might be a bit too nice.
The storyline was nonstop thrills and edge of the seat anticipation with a who dunnit style of mystery.
The only fault i have is that theres a cliffhanger!
I really hate cliffhangers!!!
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CntrlFreak
4.0 out of 5 stars Great twisted adventure
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 10, 2022
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Ley line protector investigating murders of other witches...whi!e someone plays with the line...and tries to kill her!! With other enemies muddying the path...and getting to know her team...all while hiding that she is borderline dead!! Riproaring adventure with a lot of promise...and you'll really need to continue the journey to find out what happens next!!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Spells & Death
Reviewed in Canada on August 14, 2019
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Death that does not wholly take and a paranormal agency that seems to work even with a bit of nepotism.
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s
5.0 out of 5 stars Really enjoyable
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 8, 2020
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As an avid reader myself I was really able to connect with the MC, Gemma. I like the mix of practical phorensics and magic, and linking two of my favourite genres together ... crime and supernatural. I could see how this world would work, giving it a sense of realism for me. Well written and really enjoyed.
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Dallass
3.0 out of 5 stars Has potential
Reviewed in Australia on August 15, 2019
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Gemma’s having a crap day, and I was thoroughly enjoying it. However, I felt that a little more world building was needed as not all references were adequately addressed.

The characters seemed fun, and there is a lot of potential with the ensemble, and I do want to know what is behind her mothers insistence about Gemma marrying a yet unknown witch. Very secretive and mysterious.

3 stars ⭐️
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