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Michaela Riley

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Michaela Riley is an 11-time award-winning author celebrated for crafting immersive, multi-genre narratives spanning dark historical fantasy, pulse-pounding thrillers, and charming children's fiction.She is best known for The Witch’s Rebirth Trilogy, a myth-infused historical fantasy saga set in ancient Gaul and the Eastern Roman Empire. The trilogy includes the critically acclaimed Labyrinth of Shadows, Cauldron of Dagda, and Spear of Lugh. Michaela is also the creator of The Storyteller's Shadow Series, starting with Critics' Requiem. Her versatile storytelling stretches into gripping legal and psychological suspense with thrillers like Dark Scales of Justice and Embittered Justice, as well as festive children's literature, including Morr ...more

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Michaela Riley Of course I would travel to Septimania in the south of France in the year 478. I would have a glimpse into the magical world of Merona the Reborn Witc…moreOf course I would travel to Septimania in the south of France in the year 478. I would have a glimpse into the magical world of Merona the Reborn Witch. Then I would travel to Paris and search the old catacombs under the city.(less)
Michaela Riley The lingering unease crept into my bones: why me, what had I done to warrant someone wanting to put a curse on my life? Growing up in an Italian famil…moreThe lingering unease crept into my bones: why me, what had I done to warrant someone wanting to put a curse on my life? Growing up in an Italian family this was a constant concern. I laugh at the thought of a curse but wonder...are they real?(less)
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The Real History Behind Labyrinth of Shadows

Most fantasy borrows from history. The Witch's Rebirth lives inside it. Here's the real history of the Merovingian kings, the witch trials of Copenhagen, and the ancient magic woven into Labyrinth of Shadows.
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Critics' Requiem  by Michaela  Riley
"This story tells of the downfall of a great writer whose future as a novelist is controlled by a handful of computer savvy critics.

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Critics' Requiem  by Michaela  Riley
""They say words can't hurt you, but I've seen a well-placed review do more damage than a dagger. So, here's to the critics: may your pens lose their ink in the face of my revenge!" Arthur Penwright.

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Critics' Requiem  by Michaela  Riley
"I couldn't put this down, but it also made me want to delete all my social media. Critics’ Requiem takes the concept of 'cancel culture' and turns it into a literal life-or-death hunt. The 'Literary Slaughterhouse' forums felt disturbingly real. If y" Read more of this review »
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The Atheist and The Afterlife—An Autobiography  by Dr. Ray Catania
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From Doubt to Destiny: Ray Catania’s The Atheist and The Afterlife

Ray Catania’s memoir is a gripping journey from atheism to spiritual awakening. Grounded in personal experience rather than abstract theory, it shows how real-life challenges and unexp
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“Humanity wants saving, but after dying once, Merona, the reborn witch, has to ask: are they worth the trouble?”
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