Destiny (Immortal Witches Series #3) by Maggie Shayne
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- Pub. Date: February 2001
- 336pp
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Product Details
- Pub. Date: February 2001
- Publisher: Penguin Group (USA)
- Format: Mass Market Paperback, 336pp
- Series: Immortal Witches, #3
- ISBN-13: 9780515130133
- ISBN: 0515130133
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Maggie Shayne continues her bewitching series of paranormal romances, which began with Eternity and Infinity, with the third book in this captivating saga of immortal witches who battle for love and life. Shayne lends a whole new meaning to the word “timeless” as she spans thousands of years and casts a spell of her own with this mystical blend of romance and fantasy.
Building on characters who were briefly introduced in Infinity, Shayne takes her readers back and forth between present-day Boston and the ancient civilization of Sumer, which existed some 4,500 years ago. Journeying into the past, we meet the young witch Nidaba, a temperamental adolescent who is being raised to assume the role of high priestess among the Sumerian people. Learning at her side is the young prince of Sumer, Eannatum. Both bear the mark of the Immortal High Witches, but neither is aware of their heritage as they are far too busy falling in love. However, the king of Sumer dictates that Eannatum marry Puabi, the princess of neighboring Ur, so that the two may combine their forces to fend off attacks from the nearby land of Umma. What follows is a tragedy of heart-wrenching proportions, the effect of which will last for millennia to come.
In the present, Eannatum is living a quiet, reclusive life as an antique dealer in Boston when he reads a news article about an unknown woman in a nearby mental hospital who went berserk after miraculously surviving a fall from a 40-story building. There is a picture of the woman, and Eannatum is shocked to realize it is Nidaba, who he thought perished in a fire 4,500 years ago. He rescues her and takes her to his home, not knowing that Puabi has also survived all these years and is hot on their trail, crazed for revenge. Puabi’s ability to assume anyone’s likeness makes for several hair-raising moments during the poignant reunion of Nidaba and Eannatum, who are only now fully realizing the strength of their love.
Shayne blends present and past in a seamless narrative marked by a deft sense of pacing, riveting suspense, and some blisteringly hot sex. Her unique blend of history, witchcraft, and passion blurs the boundaries between romance, horror, and fantasy, creating a bewitching bit of literary magic every bit as spellbinding as the High Immortal Witches themselves. (Beth Amos)
Contributing Editor Beth Amos is the author of three novels, including Cold White Fury and Second Sight.
Romantic Times - Jill M. Smith
Maggie Shayne’s books just keep getting better and better! Destiny rounds out the Immortal High Witch trilogy by delivering a powerhouse book filled with passion, emotion and true dramatic flair.
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It was okayby Anonymous
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February 07, 2004: I picked up this book from a library because I liked the fact that it was set both in an ancient culture and had characters who could use magic and it was a romance. The history portion of it was very well done and I enjoyed learning about Sumer. The book started out well, but I soon became a little annoyed at the flashbacks, it would have been much easier to read if the reader had started in one time, from one viewpoint, and then ended it at a particular spot--such as the fire where Niduba supposedly died. Also, while the storyline between the two lovers was poignant, I felt it could have been developed more towards the end. I also would have liked to see more interaction between Nathan and Nicky, his long lost son. 'Hi and thanks for saving my life,' just doesn't cut it. Plus it seems as if they were thrown in at the end as a cameo rather than a true part of the story. Another thing which bothered me was the absence of magic in the two supposedly immortal good witch characters. I know this is part of a trilogy, but I felt it was lacking in several essential explanations about what these immortals were and what powers they had. I've always believed in the creed don't assume the reader knows anything about the world you created--give them some background, even if it's the tenth in the series. It was disappointing to see that the only time Niduba displayed any magic was at the end of the book, despite her claims that she enjoyed her powers and was proud of them. Also, if Nathan was an empath, why couldn't he sense Puabi, surely someone that evil must give off a negative aura or something? The premise that these two were strong in magic and yet didn't seem able to use it to even protect their friends was a big letdown. All in all, I would have to say this was an okay romance, but it could have been much better.
'Destiny' destined to disappointby Anonymous
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May 23, 2001: Having first read 'Infinity', I was pleased to see 'Destiny' come out, so purchased it and then found a used copy of 'Eternity'. I set out a weekend to read them all in sequence and enjoyed the first two books immensely. Unfortunately, I found 'Destiny' to be very disappointing. Unlike the previous two books, this one was more like a Harlequin romance than a richly detailed novel. The plot was very thin, and there wasn't the depth of character development so evident in both 'Eternity' and 'Infinity'. A further book is promised which will feature the Sumerian Princess Dark Witch, but this time I think I'll wait until it comes to the local library, rather than automatically purchasing my own copy.
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