Disappointed in love, weary of war, Goran von Hagen retreats to his idyllic alpine estate. He does not know the dark and ancient secret of the looming mountain--or that it will change his life forever.
From Artemis and Apollo to Frey and Freya, on through all known pantheons, there are magical twins, and this sparked the tale of Mina and Goran, the Christoph and Caterina's first born. "Black Magic" is Goran's tale, dealing with the ancient secrets of his home place.
Review
An unusual and highly engrossing shapeshifter tale with a setting every bit as enthralling as the characters. Goran, an ex-soldier who returns home only to learn his betrothed has left him for another, is soon drawn into the magic and mysteries of his heritage.
There are old legends here, including that of Krampus, shapeshifters and vampires. The intoxicating way in which the author weaves them together is deftly and superbly done. From Goran to his sister, Mina, friends Thomas and Mary, and more, each character is given vibrant life. Several sections of this book took me completely by surprise, as did a few of the characters. The tension, especially in the latter half of the book is nearly palpable. The descriptive detail is beautiful and lingers long after each scene has ended. Mae Clair
