The Wolf, The Wizard, and The Woa

(Highland Healer Book 4)

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Pub Date 12 Sep 2018 | Archive Date 6 Jul 2019

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Description

This prequel to the Highland Healer Series takes readers back in time, to the beginning of the line of healers from whom Caitlin—the fiery, determined protagonist at the heart of the series—has come. Who were these people? Where did they come from? And most importantly, who was this grandmother, Ci-Cero, that is spoken of in the series? What was so special about her? Does Caitlin possess some of her traits, her character, or her abilities? How is it that Caitlin finds herself in Scotland?

The Wolf, The Wizard, and The Woad is a magical tale, unique in its presentation, and delves into even greater questions that have been with humanity since the beginning of time.

This exciting story will engage you on page one. The time period is the 1600s and the story opens on a desperate note. Caitlin’s father, a Viking, and her mother, a Woad, have traveled from their home in the isles of Scotland—land of ancients and druids—to a new land seeking a better life.

Their journey to this far away land has been an arduous one. Many have died, and death is anxiously waiting to wrap its arms around their young daughter as well.

In order to save her, a desperate father and mother leave their small daughter on the shores of North America–a dangerous and primitive land—with only a wolf to protect her.

This beginning, though heart wrenching, is necessary and sets your thoughts afire wondering what comes next. This coming of age tale, the story of a Chosen Child whose destiny was written eons ago, moves quickly and takes many unexpected detours and follows unmapped territory. This special girl must survive, though her chances are slim as she is alone in her quest to find her place and reason for being.

Fascination abounds when we meet her mentor—an old wizard, a shaman— who resides in a cave. Who is this warlock? His spirit has been with her since her birth. Is he psychic? Telepathic? Or is he simply a figment of her imagination? How does he fit into the overall picture? Why is he of such importance for our healer, Caitlin, later on?

The favorite character in the Highland Healer Series is the wolf. He is an integral character in this prequel as well. His sole purpose is to protect this child, a task he was assigned the moment she was born. Like Caitlin’s grandmother, Ci-Cero, this wolf is the first in his line and his offspring are present in each novel in the series.

Follow them all—the wolf, the wizard, and the woad—and you’ll engage on a most interesting and exciting adventure that will stay with you for an eon or more!

This prequel to the Highland Healer Series takes readers back in time, to the beginning of the line of healers from whom Caitlin—the fiery, determined protagonist at the heart of the series—has come...


Advance Praise

Great read , kept my interest from the first chapter. Want more

--Mary J

Another great book and fun read! This author never disappoints in any fashion when it comes to writing a great story. If you haven't read her books you are truly missing out. Always ready for another book!

--TLK1920

The Wolf, The Wizard, and the Woad is alternately spellbinding and mesmerizing—a timeless tale told beautifully. A prequel to the rest of the Highland Healer story, I’m definitely looking forward to starting the rest of the series now

.--SKL

The prequel sets the scene and the rest is great. Worth reading

--Amazon Customer

Great read , kept my interest from the first chapter. Want more

--Mary J

Another great book and fun read! This author never disappoints in any fashion when it comes to writing a great story. If you...


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I love this author!
I have read all Highland Healer Series and loved it!
This is a prequel that is easy to read for all paranormal historical romance readers and it can be read now fallowed by her HH Series!
I can not wait for Florence Love Karsner to write more books!

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An interesting preview to a series I am not familiar with.
However, whilst I liked the Native American Lore and the mix with some Viking theology, the actual 'magic' element seemed rather thin.
Yes, there was a wizard - one must suppose that as he turned out to be white skinned with blue eyes, tat he was in fact a Druid. Which didn't fit with all the other theologies.
I did wonder if it was aimed at a YA audience, but it seems not, which surprised me, as the level of knowledge seemed at this level.
In the end, I found it a little disappointing. Too many pantheons and theologies mixed up together.

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Wow! I loved it!
A brilliant fantasy, a great read for those who already love the genre and newcomers alike
I loved the historical additions to the plot and liked the native American style magic and culture immensely. I was completely immersed in this book from beginning to end and enjoyed it so much that I immediately bought and read all the others in the series.
The characters were very interesting and fresh feeling, while still in keeping with a classic fantasy. They were well thought out with plenty of depth and enough background to make them easy to understand.
Lots of elements in this book, all of which weave beautifully into an entirely pleasing whole.
Great story, easy to read and well written, definitely an addition to my bookshelf!

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The author creates vivid word pictures that drive the plot in the mind of the reader. The characters are well-rounded, being neither too good nor too evil. The motives of the players are realistic for the time and place in which they function.

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A family travels by ship on a long journey to find a new home to live. Why? Sadly, people including Ci-Cero’s mother be comes ill. Most of those who become ill die. Ci-Cero’s father takes her from the ship to land that is found. He leaves her with the wolf and tells her she is special. The wolf will protect her as well as the goddess. He says also that she will discover someone to help her on her journey, teach her what she needs to know. Will she survive? Will she find someone to help her?

This book is a prequel. I haven’t read the series so I think this was a great introduction to a series I need to read now. I was so involved with Ci-Cero and her journey that I never wanted to stop reading it! I loved the novel and didn’t want it to end. I will be reading the series as soon as I can. The journey of Ci-Cero and her wolf was amazing. I loved how the wizard trained her.

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I received a free ARC from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.

The Wolf, The Wizard, and The Woa is the first book by Florence Love Karsner that I have read. It is a prequel for her Highland Healer series. I loved this story. Well written and engaging. I now need to read her Highland Healer stories to learn even more. The characters are well developed, and like you and I have both their strengths and weaknesses. You are drawn into the story and feel as if you are there with them. I look forward to reading more by this author.

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As the synopsis states, this prequel to the Highland Healer Series takes readers back in time, to the beginning of the line of healers from whom Caitlin—the fiery, determined protagonist at the heart of the series—has come. Who were these people? Where did they come from? And most importantly, who was this grandmother, Ci-Cero, that is spoken of in the series? What was so special about her? Does Caitlin possess some of her traits, her character, or her abilities? How is it that Caitlin finds herself in Scotland?

Quite interesting.

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