Season of the Witch
by Natasha Mostert
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Author: Natasha MostertEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-03-04
ISBN: 0451223357
Number of pages: 416
Publisher: NAL Trade
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Summary: 4 Stars
At first, I didn't think that this was "my type of novel." By Chapter 7, I couldn't wait to finish the story and get to the ending. I guess, it was my type of novel, after all.
This story is an interesting one for those possessing an innately open mind or strong imagination. Like Dan Brown's efforts in writing The DaVinci Code, Natasha Mostert does an excellent job in performing her research and backing up the story with history, literature and actual facts. This story is rich in color, texture, and description. Mostert's character development gave me vivid pictures in my mind of both Morrighan and Minnaloushe, the sisters who are practioners of high magic. For those of us who do not know what "high magic" is... it is best described in the book:
"Practitioners of high magic were witches and wizards who sought to know the secrets of the universe. They were ready to look God in the eye without flinching.."
As to not to get to far ahead of myself, from the beginning the reader is introduced to the protagonist of story, Gabriel. Gabriel is a RV (Remote Viewer). Remote Viewing, as described, is the gift of second sight in which the RV is able to tap into the concept of "psi-space" which is described as ".. a highly developed neurophysiological network in place..." in which Gabriel may "... merge his thoughts with information generated by the minds of others." The best way to parallel Gabriel's ability is to what we describe as psychic ability and the ableness to access the mind of another via the "collective conscious" or "connected universal mind." Again, check out the STARGATE information as outlined by Mostert's Remote Viewing section of her website for more detailed information.
Gabriel is in business with a computer technology guru, Isidore. Together, they have greatly profited from the business of stealing information. Now, this is more computer information, trade secrets, etc. These men make a sucessful, secret business by utilizing the skill sets of both men, which compliment one another perfectly. As the strory begins, Gabriel is visited by his old college flame, and I believe the love of his life, Frankie. Frankie describes to Isidore and Gabriel the story of her missing stepson and pleads with Gabriel to use his talents for the purpose of locating him. Frankie and Gabriel were both gifted with the RV gift, however Gabriel's is a stronger, rarer gift than hers. Her abilities could not give her the answers on her stepson, Robbie, however she feared he was dead. Together, the three of them, venture to explore Robbie's whereabouts or the truth about his disappearance and death.
Gabriel describes his Remote Viewing as "slamming the ride." He "slams the ride" into Robbie's mind and confirms Frankie's suspicion that Robbie was dead. When he discusses the ride with Frankie, they discover that Robbie's death was attached to the lives of Morrighan and Minnaloushe Monk. Morrighan can be best described as the cutting edge, dark, strong, raven-haired and strong witch. I related more to Minnaloushe, the feminine, intellectual, softer, natural and red-headed witch. These sisters, opposites and only 1 year apart in age, are deeply connected and masters at the practice of high magic. In addition to this talent, they are practicing alchemists. The readers soon thereafter discover that one of the sisters has the talent of Remote Viewing, like Gabriel.
The story, from there takes the reader on an adventure of Gabriel's growing relationship with the Monk sisters, as well as his self-discovery into his own RV talents. The book maintains points of beauty, love, mystery and eroticism that keep the reader intrigued. I found the ending to be unpredictable (which I love) and in a way that I felt satisfied. On my "Out of Ten Scale," I'd give it an eight point five. One of my favorite characters is Goliath; look for him!
My favorite quote from the book was:
"The Egyptians believed love to reside in the brain, not the heart. But I believe that love should be vehement, physical, blotting out rational thought. Bathing in his maleness: his smell, his touch, his exquisite violence. The next morning a bruised body, a disheveled bed. And that searing sense that life is joy and passion."
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