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Myth & Magic #2
The Coven's Executioner
Trapped with no access to his magic, executioner and witch, Henry Stone, must use all his wits to survive.
After Henry’s mission to retrieve the Cursed Crown of King Arthur goes wrong, a shadowy organisation of witches imprison him.
Then things go from bad to worse...
Henry uncovers a devastating truth about his past that leads him to question everything he knows, and puts his friends in danger.
Will Henry escape his captors in time to save his friends? Or will the dark forces working against him triumph?
For grown up fans of The Mortal Instruments and Harry Potter, The Coven’s Executioner is an emotionally charged urban fantasy that weaves a compelling magical tale about secrets, betrayal, and corruption.
Get it now.
After Henry’s mission to retrieve the Cursed Crown of King Arthur goes wrong, a shadowy organisation of witches imprison him.
Then things go from bad to worse...
Henry uncovers a devastating truth about his past that leads him to question everything he knows, and puts his friends in danger.
Will Henry escape his captors in time to save his friends? Or will the dark forces working against him triumph?
For grown up fans of The Mortal Instruments and Harry Potter, The Coven’s Executioner is an emotionally charged urban fantasy that weaves a compelling magical tale about secrets, betrayal, and corruption.
Get it now.
360 pages, Paperback
Published January 26, 2022
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About the author
Shane W. Millar
13 books19 followersS. W. Millar writes dark fantasy and urban fantasy featuring snarky heroes, magical misfits, and ruthless villains. He’s also a podcaster, author of the Write Better Fiction Craft guides (writing as Shane Millar), and a developmental editor.
Shane holds a BA in journalism and is a member of The Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi). He lives in Buckinghamshire, England.
He has taken too many writing courses to count and enjoys reading as much as possible. Aside from the craft of writing, Shane is obsessed with five things: music, mythology, personal development, food, and martial arts movies.
Shane holds a BA in journalism and is a member of The Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi). He lives in Buckinghamshire, England.
He has taken too many writing courses to count and enjoys reading as much as possible. Aside from the craft of writing, Shane is obsessed with five things: music, mythology, personal development, food, and martial arts movies.
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January 10, 2022
"Lucky girl. Does she know how lucky? She'll learn the hard way, just like I had. Love doesn't lead anywhere good."
Another gripping work by Millar. It's hard for me to go into too many details without getting into spoilers. Suffice to say, I loved it.
The book started a little slower than The Witch's Revenge. I thought things were setting up for a typical heist novel - but I was wrong! Once again I got sucked in and pulled all the way through.
Millar has such a gift at balancing his novels. The beginning is a slower build than the first book, but the development of character and mood provide such a satisfying payoff at the end. Every element of the story is meticulously crafted, well thought out and executed.
I was on the edge of my seat for the majority of this book, and I know you will be too. If you enjoyed The Witch's Revenge, do not hesitate to grab this stunning follow-up.
I received and advanced review copy of this book and am leaving this review voluntarily.
Another gripping work by Millar. It's hard for me to go into too many details without getting into spoilers. Suffice to say, I loved it.
The book started a little slower than The Witch's Revenge. I thought things were setting up for a typical heist novel - but I was wrong! Once again I got sucked in and pulled all the way through.
Millar has such a gift at balancing his novels. The beginning is a slower build than the first book, but the development of character and mood provide such a satisfying payoff at the end. Every element of the story is meticulously crafted, well thought out and executed.
I was on the edge of my seat for the majority of this book, and I know you will be too. If you enjoyed The Witch's Revenge, do not hesitate to grab this stunning follow-up.
I received and advanced review copy of this book and am leaving this review voluntarily.
October 8, 2022
worth it
Millar continues his well-paced, fun series with this sequel. Great twists and turns. Highly enjoyable! Can’t wait to dive into book 3.
Millar continues his well-paced, fun series with this sequel. Great twists and turns. Highly enjoyable! Can’t wait to dive into book 3.
January 17, 2022
The Coven’s Executioner - S.W. Millar
(I received an advance copy from the author. This is my honest review).
When a criminal witch needs to be brought to justice, Henry Stone is COVEN’s best executioner.
Driven by a promise he made, that none would ever have to suffer or die at the hands of a rogue witch, like his parents did, Henry is uncompromising. After 3 years and numerous kills, he’s also doing his damnedest to push his closest friends away.
In this second book in the series, we return to the secret world of COVEN, hidden from ordinary humans’ knowledge. It’s a secret world of witches, their police force and criminals.
The stakes are much higher now. Henry has graduated and while he is a supremely effective agent, his personal demons always seem to strike at the worst possible time.
We get to feel his anguish at his parents’ death, and how he beats himself up over their loss every day. This provides much of his motivation as well as the friction between himself and his friends.
Any good book must have a ‘Big Bad’ and this has a fantastic one. The twists and turns until the antagonist is revealed are superbly handled.
The introduction of a new set of characters is excellent, not only rounding out the ensemble, but giving us new perspectives with which to engage in this fascinating world.
The action, the dialogue and the characters all shine. The occasional shift of point of view helps to move the story along, while allowing us to empathise with others.
The author has again crafted a wholly believable world, and puts Henry through the wringer up to the revelation of who has been behind the scenes, and well beyond. The psychological tension is superb and doesn’t let up. Even if you haven’t read ‘The Witch’s Revenge’ you won’t be lost picking this sequel up.
An excellent story, it’s bristling with enough action, secrets, revelations, magic and tension to keep you turning the pages right till the end - and then demanding to know what happens next.
For a thrilling urban fantasy you won’t be disappointed with “The Coven’s Executioner.”
(I received an advance copy from the author. This is my honest review).
When a criminal witch needs to be brought to justice, Henry Stone is COVEN’s best executioner.
Driven by a promise he made, that none would ever have to suffer or die at the hands of a rogue witch, like his parents did, Henry is uncompromising. After 3 years and numerous kills, he’s also doing his damnedest to push his closest friends away.
In this second book in the series, we return to the secret world of COVEN, hidden from ordinary humans’ knowledge. It’s a secret world of witches, their police force and criminals.
The stakes are much higher now. Henry has graduated and while he is a supremely effective agent, his personal demons always seem to strike at the worst possible time.
We get to feel his anguish at his parents’ death, and how he beats himself up over their loss every day. This provides much of his motivation as well as the friction between himself and his friends.
Any good book must have a ‘Big Bad’ and this has a fantastic one. The twists and turns until the antagonist is revealed are superbly handled.
The introduction of a new set of characters is excellent, not only rounding out the ensemble, but giving us new perspectives with which to engage in this fascinating world.
The action, the dialogue and the characters all shine. The occasional shift of point of view helps to move the story along, while allowing us to empathise with others.
The author has again crafted a wholly believable world, and puts Henry through the wringer up to the revelation of who has been behind the scenes, and well beyond. The psychological tension is superb and doesn’t let up. Even if you haven’t read ‘The Witch’s Revenge’ you won’t be lost picking this sequel up.
An excellent story, it’s bristling with enough action, secrets, revelations, magic and tension to keep you turning the pages right till the end - and then demanding to know what happens next.
For a thrilling urban fantasy you won’t be disappointed with “The Coven’s Executioner.”
January 24, 2022
I received an advance reader copy from the author, and here is my honest review.
S. W. Millar does it again!
“The Coven's Executioner” is the second book in the Myth & Magic series and continues to follow the witch Henry Stone, COVEN's best executioner.
It picks up three years after his graduation when he’s well into his role as a top secret assassin, avenging those wronged and seeking justice.
Being at the top of his game, you’d think life would begin to settle for Henry, but you’d be wrong. Not only does he have to battle new challenges, but his past rears its ugly head, forcing him into more danger and questioning everything he knows.
As fast-paced as the first in series, with the same complex characters and introducing some exciting new ones, this story takes you on an adventure, full of unexpected twists and turns that will keep you second-guessing. Just when you think you’ve figured it out, you’re left surprised.
Whilst you don’t need to have read “The Thief’s Magic” (the prequel, book 0.5) or “The Witch’s Revenge” (book 1) to enjoy “The Coven's Executioner,” it would certainly enhance your reading pleasure!
S. W. Millar does it again!
“The Coven's Executioner” is the second book in the Myth & Magic series and continues to follow the witch Henry Stone, COVEN's best executioner.
It picks up three years after his graduation when he’s well into his role as a top secret assassin, avenging those wronged and seeking justice.
Being at the top of his game, you’d think life would begin to settle for Henry, but you’d be wrong. Not only does he have to battle new challenges, but his past rears its ugly head, forcing him into more danger and questioning everything he knows.
As fast-paced as the first in series, with the same complex characters and introducing some exciting new ones, this story takes you on an adventure, full of unexpected twists and turns that will keep you second-guessing. Just when you think you’ve figured it out, you’re left surprised.
Whilst you don’t need to have read “The Thief’s Magic” (the prequel, book 0.5) or “The Witch’s Revenge” (book 1) to enjoy “The Coven's Executioner,” it would certainly enhance your reading pleasure!
February 7, 2022
This book grips you on a fun Ocean's Eleven type journey that involves King Arthur's Crown.
I received an ARC copy of this 2nd book in the Myth and Magic series. Our COVEN members are out in the world doing their job. Henry, of course, is still rocking the choices from book 1 - the path and plot take you on a roller coaster of a ride. New characters get introduced, and what you think you know gets twisted in the most delicious ways. Lookout, you're going to get addicted.
I received an ARC copy of this 2nd book in the Myth and Magic series. Our COVEN members are out in the world doing their job. Henry, of course, is still rocking the choices from book 1 - the path and plot take you on a roller coaster of a ride. New characters get introduced, and what you think you know gets twisted in the most delicious ways. Lookout, you're going to get addicted.
February 11, 2022
Didn't see that coming.... and that is a rarity for me.
No spoilers, but Millar continues to surprise with his urban fantasy series. Henry is a character whom you want to hug, smack over the head, and get drunk with in equal measure. Well done.
No spoilers, but Millar continues to surprise with his urban fantasy series. Henry is a character whom you want to hug, smack over the head, and get drunk with in equal measure. Well done.
March 11, 2022
Another great read from S W Millar. Henry's adventures continue - this book had a twist I didn't see coming, which is rare for me!
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