Published: Aug. 16, 2010
Words: 126,304 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781452446912

Short description

They burn Witches, don't they? A deranged killer is bent on resurrecting the 15th century Inquisition, and the residents of Saint Louis are his prey. Rowan Gant's knowledge of religious history - as well as his ability to hear the dead - are once again called into play by the Saint Louis Major Case Squad. But being a Witch can only mean one thing for Rowan - he is also the hunted.

Extended description

NEVER BURN A WITCH: A Rowan Gant Investigation (Book 2)

THEY BURN WITCHES, DON'T THEY?

Take one part twisted sociopath and add a double shot of psychosis-fueled misinterpretations of Bible scripture and prophecy, then toss in a copy of a fifteenth-century Witch hunting manual known as the Malleus Maleficarum. Mix well. What do you get? An even more twisted sociopath who now believes he is on a divine mission from God to single-handedly resurrect the Inquisition of medieval Europe—and he is armed with the instructions for doing so. (Read more) NEVER BURN A WITCH: A Rowan Gant Investigation (Book 2)

THEY BURN WITCHES, DON'T THEY?

Take one part twisted sociopath and add a double shot of psychosis-fueled misinterpretations of Bible scripture and prophecy, then toss in a copy of a fifteenth-century Witch hunting manual known as the Malleus Maleficarum. Mix well. What do you get? An even more twisted sociopath who now believes he is on a divine mission from God to single-handedly resurrect the Inquisition of medieval Europe—and he is armed with the instructions for doing so.

Set him loose on the world and he becomes a serious problem.

Set him loose in Saint Louis and he becomes my serious problem.

My name is Rowan Gant. The police call me their “Occult Practices and Alternative Religions Consultant.” That is just their media-friendly spin on what I really am—that being the unofficial Witch of the Major Case Squad.

You see, there is a bit more to me than just a cranium filled with arcane knowledge of religious history and the occult. I also have this unwanted affliction—I can hear the voices of the dead. To be specific, I hear murder victims crying out to me from the dark hereafter. The more heinous their deaths, the louder they are. Not all Witches can hear them. I’m just unlucky that way, I guess.

At any rate, you can rest assured, given the torture and murder spree this latest psycho is on, the din inside my head right now is damn near unbearable...
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thriller, horror, suspense, mystery, police procedural, occult, paranormal, supernatural

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Review by: Jan Scott on Aug. 27, 2012 :
This book reached out and took hold of my attention from the very beginning, there was no, "period of getting into the story", I was hooked from the beginning and really enjoyed this edge of your seat mystery, adventure, paranormal, and more READ. It fascinated me. Simply put this book gives away NOTHING, you don't have a clue whodunit til the very end! Well written and intense, it keeps you on the edge of your seat until you are released at the end! I highly recommend this book to many varied readers! This is the 3rd piece of M. R. Sellars I have read and each one gets better and better! I am looking forward to the Next Book "Perfect Trust"! In fact have already started it!
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: Mike Gleason on Feb. 19, 2012 :
Never Burn a Witch (Book Two in the Rowan Gant Investigations) by M.R. Sellars © 2001 Willow Tree Press eBook $2.99 (U.S.)

Rowan Gant is back. And his life hasn’t improved markedly since we last saw him. He is still reliving his experiences from the first book; still recovering from the miscarriage of his child; and still trying to convince members of the Police Department in St. Louis that Wiccans are not involved in “,,,lurid orgies by the light of the full moon for the purpose of spawning demon children.”

I commented in my previous review (Harm None) that earlier reviewers had compared Rowan Gant to Mercedes Lackey’s Diana Tregarde. I said then that I agreed with them, but I feel that Gant, in several ways, surpassed Ms. Tregarde. Of course the author of this series has a few things in his favor that Ms. Lackey did not have. First and foremost is the explosion of interest in Forensics and “Crime TV” on the cable networks. There is an atmosphere of acceptance that was not present before. Secondly, there is an indefinable appeal that Rowan Gant exudes that was missing with Diana Tregard.

If you have not read these books; if you enjoy Pagan/Wiccan friendly fiction for adults; if you are willing to look beyond the shelves of your local mega-bookstore, do yourself a favor and buy these books. Use Amazon.com, do a Google search to find out where else you can find them, but buy these books.

It is such a pleasure to read adult fiction from an author who knows modern-day Wicca, that I find it hard to recommend these books too much.

There will be things you won’t agree with; Gods know I’ve got a couple of issues with Mr. Sellars’ views. Don’t let that stop you from reading these books and enjoying them.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Fretta Inman on Jan. 14, 2012 :
Fantasic read.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Brandi Jenkins on April 11, 2011 :
I read this book first, as I was unable to get the first of the series. It was incredibly engaging, with cliffhanger chapters and an ending that leaves you guessing. Definately a worthwhile read, as well as its fellows in the RGI series.

I downloaded the epub version for my Nook, and own it in paperback, which I was able to get signed by M. R. Sellars himself. I highly reccomend not only this series, but any opportunity to meet the author, as he is a joy, hillarious and quite witty and down to earth. I also highly reccomend following his blog on his web page for a good laugh throughout your week.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Roxanne Bare on Nov. 06, 2010 :
This book was my first introduction to Rowan Gant. The characters in this book were engaging and true to life. Some of the magick in the book was perhaps a bit over the top but the author intended that. It was a nice combination of suspense and mystery with just a hint of fantasy that works. I completely enjoyed this book and can't wait to read the others in the series.

I purchased this book in Epub format for use on my Sony Reader. The quality of the document was excellent and was worth every penny.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

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