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Adventure abounds in the Scottish Highlands in Karsner's debut novel, in which a special woman with untapped elemental powers tries to stay one step ahead of a ruthless soldier bent on exacting revenge. xa0Overall, this is a mostly charming tale of magic and mages. Karsner works quickly and efficiently to establish her principal players. . .the author manages to imbue the simple plot with a real sense of tension and suspense. The first in a promising series filled with likable characters and fun adventures.-- Kirkus Reviews HIGHLAND HEALER was written at a furious pace and I hope it stimulates you to read it in the same way. I believe your following the characters, Caitlin, Uncle Wabi, Owl, and the MacKinnon clan will keep you on your toes. After all, you are the reason they exist. Scotland has just suffered the ravages of the Battle of Culloden and must heal itself physically and spiritually. Will the magickal touch of the Healer be needed? xa0The story centers on the Healer who possesses magickal powers that appear at moments of great distress. What is she supposed to do with these powers? Is she truly a Healer-or is she a wicked woman with abilities to harm others? xa0Fleeing from a soldier and others promising harm, she travels to 18th century Highlands of Scotland with a huge, black wolf who is both her companion and protector. She meets Alex, a powerful and intriguing man who is the leader of a clan of brothers who are indebted to her for saving their youger brother's life. xa0Her journey is filled with spine-tingling escapades where her magick and wits are the only things than can save her. Caitlin, the Healer, has much to learn about why powers have been given to her. It seems as if her destiny has been planned and she must find her place in the Highlands-where danger is never far away, and neither is magick... Florence Love Karsner is a Registered Nurse, clinical research professional, potter, and author who lives with her husband in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.xa0 Highland Healer is the first in an adventure series set in the 18th century Scottish Highlands. Read more
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- Scotland has just suffered the ravages of the Battle of Culloden and must heal itself physically and spiritually. Will the magickal touch of the Healer be needed?The story centers on the Healer who possesses magickal powers that appear at moments of great distress. What is she supposed to do with these powers? Is she truly a Healer-or is she a wicked woman with abilities to harm others?Fleeing from a soldier and others promising harm, she travels to 18th century Highlands of Scotland with a huge, black wolf who is both her companion and protector. She meets Alex, a powerful and intriguing man who is the leader of a clan of brothers who are indebted to her for saving their youger brother's life.Her journey is filled with spine-tingling escapades where her magick and wits are the only things than can save her. Caitlin, the Healer, has much to learn about why powers have been given to her. It seems as if her destiny has been planned and she must find her place in the Highlands-where danger is never far away, and neither is magick...
