Surprised at Nothing

Kristi Lee

Apr 2015 · Dreamspinner Press

About this ebook

Even in a Magus world, things are not always as they seem. However, what could possibly go wrong when archeologist Reggie Orrick, the red-haired son of a red-haired Magus, halts his Eastern European dig and travels to Ireland to research his latest find of what's probably just a fossilized rock?

With Reggie’s luck? Everything.

Once in Ireland, Reggie crosses paths with Ian “Kelp” McGinty, an Unfortunate of Magus and Fae ancestry, who’s more than happy to appoint himself Reggie’s guide and confidant. Kelp’s irrepressible personality and compelling “something” draws Reggie to him, and Reggie’s about convinced himself to extend his stay to get to know the Unfortunate better. But one near-tragic car accident later, and Kelp disappears... with Reggie’s rock.

Reggie’s left to wonder if he’s made a huge mistake in trusting Kelp, for the “rock” might just be an Irish Snakesbane—an egg from an extinct line of dragons!

Ratings and reviews

The smooth writing made me feel like I was in good hands with this novella. Lots of evocative details-- coffee, Irish countryside, a know-it-all cat. I LOVED the character Kelp-- not your standard love interest. He had humor and heart and his own life going on. Hope there's a sequel soon! (Full disclosure: I knew about this book because I know the author. Review unsolicited, no reviewer copy provided.)