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The Dream Dancers: Akashic Chronicles #7
The Witches of Scotland Book 7
It’s one thing to read about witches; it’s another thing to discover you are one.
Book 7 of the best-selling series
If you love witches, magick, and conspiracy theories, you’ll love the first book in this fast-paced supernatural thriller series.
Book 7 of the best-selling series
If you love witches, magick, and conspiracy theories, you’ll love the first book in this fast-paced supernatural thriller series.
204 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 30, 2023
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About the author
Steven P. Aitchison
35 books348 followersSteven Aitchison is an author of magick fantasy with his 9 book series The Witches of Scotland https://geni.us/hFD1N about astral projection, an energy magic system and Witches from the West end of Glasgow.
He has a degree in Psychology and has one of the longest running personal development blogs.
He loves a good conspiracy theory but more than that, he loves reading, writing and spending time in his own magickal worlds inside his head.
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He loves a good conspiracy theory but more than that, he loves reading, writing and spending time in his own magickal worlds inside his head.
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January 25, 2024
Since it’s free on Kindle
I tried to finish this series, but the poor writing, poor editing, poor grammar and the politicizing just wore me out. I only made it so far because the series is free on Kindle.
I tried to finish this series, but the poor writing, poor editing, poor grammar and the politicizing just wore me out. I only made it so far because the series is free on Kindle.
January 17, 2024
159 pages. A relatively good read, although it seems as though the author has started to rush his writing. There are a lot of typos and grammatical mistakes, as well as well as contradicting some of the statements and themes from prior books. It's annoyed me to find out that there are two more books to come. I feel that this series of books could have been condensed into 3 or 4 longer books, instead of many shorter books with bad endings.
January 14, 2024
Amazing cronicles
Omg I need book 8 I can't wait I binged read the first 2 box sets and can't get enough of these books Steven please get on it quicker lol , I can't praise the witches of Scotland any higher I highly recommend these books to everyone get them asap you won't regret it , a well earned 5 stars
Omg I need book 8 I can't wait I binged read the first 2 box sets and can't get enough of these books Steven please get on it quicker lol , I can't praise the witches of Scotland any higher I highly recommend these books to everyone get them asap you won't regret it , a well earned 5 stars
January 20, 2024
Mixed feelings
I dislike series, especially when one great book would suffice! I dislike things being repetitive. But, I love the context. I understand Alicia, even if she's portrayed as the villain.
The truth is here right in front of our eyes! I would recommend this series highly if only for people to understand the corruption this world is facing. Kudos!
I dislike series, especially when one great book would suffice! I dislike things being repetitive. But, I love the context. I understand Alicia, even if she's portrayed as the villain.
The truth is here right in front of our eyes! I would recommend this series highly if only for people to understand the corruption this world is facing. Kudos!
March 9, 2024
I am just sad that we only have 2 books left in the series. Look forward to May when book 8 is released.
February 11, 2024
It is interesting how new age health trends (aka mindfulness) and witchcraft both have some shared basic beliefs. Philosophy studies human behavior and teachers that you make your own reality. The only person you can control is your interself. You are not responsible for the actions or feelings of another being. This is all things covered in this series of books. Witchcraft does say that any harm you put out in the world comes back to you threefold. Some beliefs systems call it karma. A lot of the social disfunction called the meta crisis are also brought up in this series often. I just joined a web basiced think tank of educators who study and talk about this topic in relationship to how we educate young people. I look forward to the next book in this series. It makes you think about the hard questions faced by our society as a whole. I still have major issues with the idea that just thinking positively when there are major issues we face is not just turning a blind eye to the world's real problems. There is something to be said about taking action when faced with a meta crisis.
December 25, 2023
another incredible book in the series
I waited quite impatiently for this book to be released. I love the story line. I enjoyed each character’s story throughout the book. The intro to new characters was exciting.
Anyone who enjoys suspenseful witch stories with plenty of humor will enjoy this series.
I waited quite impatiently for this book to be released. I love the story line. I enjoyed each character’s story throughout the book. The intro to new characters was exciting.
Anyone who enjoys suspenseful witch stories with plenty of humor will enjoy this series.
October 24, 2025
This is the seventh book in the witches of Scotland series, and I have made it this far so it’s very much a light read without much depth. I truly wanted to enjoy these books more than I did and really just use them for background noise. I will be finishing book 8 as I like to finish books even though I do not like them however, someone who is read multiple fantasy books. I would say that this one is severely lacking character development, and at times the story seems to be disjoined.
Spoiler alert in particular the connection between the Aunt and Jonathan, and how that developed in my opinion was poorly written .
Spoiler alert in particular the connection between the Aunt and Jonathan, and how that developed in my opinion was poorly written .
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 12, 2024
Basically I liked these books and the story line BUT ( especially the books 5 , 6, and 7) they are so poorly edited as to make them almost unreadable at times. I feel like these volumes especially were rushed to print. They were just full of run on sentences, choppy sentences, lack of punctuation. In one spot the same paragraph was repeated. There is just no excuse for such shoddy attention to detail ( In My Humble Opinion ). I think there are some very interesting ideas but the author needs to slow down, work on his character development and the flow of the story line.
May 22, 2024
Deep and Important
I'm enjoying the fantasy of witchcraft. But this series is much deeper than a fantasy. The author is well educated in a wide variety of venues. The word conspiracy has been made ugly by the government for obvious reasons. I think this guy nails what is really going on.
I'm enjoying the fantasy of witchcraft. But this series is much deeper than a fantasy. The author is well educated in a wide variety of venues. The word conspiracy has been made ugly by the government for obvious reasons. I think this guy nails what is really going on.
January 21, 2025
unimaginative, and author likes to use passive aggressiveness to assert his political views and condescend any his readers may have that differ from his own. further degraded by unnecessary vulgar language.
September 1, 2025
Conflicting Content and Troubling Portrayals
Book Seven of Steven Aitchison’s The Witches of Scotland series dives deeper into the politics, corruption, and fractured relationships of this magical world. While the story remains engaging, I found myself conflicted and frustrated with several aspects of how characters and themes were handled.
The worst offender is Lord Fraser, written as the ultimate colonizer. Privileged and exploitative, he uses women, marginalized groups, and human beings themselves as disposable tools for profit and experimentation. His obsession with “neuropeptide” research and willingness to treat people like lab rats especially the use of POC’s is appalling. We’ve seen in Puerto Rico with birth control in the 50’s how well those sort of things can go. As someone who is a fan of the character Jamie Fraser from Outlander, I can’t help but feel it’s blasphemy to saddle such a rotten character with that similar last name.
Alicia’s arc was also troubling. She’s framed as a one-dimensional, “crazy feminist” intent on destroying men at all costs due to her past hurting. Trauma is nuanced especially in regards to the sort of subject matter she has faced, it just doesn’t fit in terms of female empathy and the women empowering women model. The portrayal oversimplifies feminism, undermines the nuance, and risks creating harmful stereotypes of women who have experienced abuse. Pair that with her refusal to hear opposing viewpoints, accept help even if misguided, all make her character set unbalanced and damaging rather than empowering.
The narrative itself suffered from frequent perspective shifts like book four. While multiple POVs can work, the constant jumping between David, Jessica, Alicia, Gen, and others made the pacing messy and confusing. Earlier books flowed more cleanly; here it often felt like I had to re-anchor myself every chapter.
Jessica, though, finally shows some growth. At the academy, she’s beginning to face her feelings and step into adulthood, though her outdated views on beauty and body image still echo harmful patriarchal ideals. It’s ironic to see her judge David’s growth when, in truth, he has been evolving since discovering his magic, while she’s been cushioned by her father’s safety net all her life. Her superiority complex reads as comical rather than sincere approval for David’s journey.
The portrayal of Myra also gave me pause. Diminishing her because of age, size, and introversion felt out of character for this author, who has generally been inclusive and respectful across identities. Coupled with Jessica’s near-glamorization of potentially unhealthy body ideals, given her already slender frame has become more slim. I hope this isn’t the beginning of a trend. This book was teetering too close to problematic depictions of health and size potentially glamorising starvation and Anorexia, and shaming someone who has gained weight with age. Not everyone is an eternal like David anf I’m sure some of the less powerful individuals could still face human sufferings. I suggest looking at Bleach and the character Kirio Hikifune for a positive take on body acceptance at any size in how her power shows up.
Despite these criticisms, there are strengths here: most characters feel fully realized, secrets continue to unravel, and the story remains enthralling at its core. But the problematic portrayals of feminism, body image, and marginalized communities/characters dragged down what could have been a strong installment.
Book Seven of Steven Aitchison’s The Witches of Scotland series dives deeper into the politics, corruption, and fractured relationships of this magical world. While the story remains engaging, I found myself conflicted and frustrated with several aspects of how characters and themes were handled.
The worst offender is Lord Fraser, written as the ultimate colonizer. Privileged and exploitative, he uses women, marginalized groups, and human beings themselves as disposable tools for profit and experimentation. His obsession with “neuropeptide” research and willingness to treat people like lab rats especially the use of POC’s is appalling. We’ve seen in Puerto Rico with birth control in the 50’s how well those sort of things can go. As someone who is a fan of the character Jamie Fraser from Outlander, I can’t help but feel it’s blasphemy to saddle such a rotten character with that similar last name.
Alicia’s arc was also troubling. She’s framed as a one-dimensional, “crazy feminist” intent on destroying men at all costs due to her past hurting. Trauma is nuanced especially in regards to the sort of subject matter she has faced, it just doesn’t fit in terms of female empathy and the women empowering women model. The portrayal oversimplifies feminism, undermines the nuance, and risks creating harmful stereotypes of women who have experienced abuse. Pair that with her refusal to hear opposing viewpoints, accept help even if misguided, all make her character set unbalanced and damaging rather than empowering.
The narrative itself suffered from frequent perspective shifts like book four. While multiple POVs can work, the constant jumping between David, Jessica, Alicia, Gen, and others made the pacing messy and confusing. Earlier books flowed more cleanly; here it often felt like I had to re-anchor myself every chapter.
Jessica, though, finally shows some growth. At the academy, she’s beginning to face her feelings and step into adulthood, though her outdated views on beauty and body image still echo harmful patriarchal ideals. It’s ironic to see her judge David’s growth when, in truth, he has been evolving since discovering his magic, while she’s been cushioned by her father’s safety net all her life. Her superiority complex reads as comical rather than sincere approval for David’s journey.
The portrayal of Myra also gave me pause. Diminishing her because of age, size, and introversion felt out of character for this author, who has generally been inclusive and respectful across identities. Coupled with Jessica’s near-glamorization of potentially unhealthy body ideals, given her already slender frame has become more slim. I hope this isn’t the beginning of a trend. This book was teetering too close to problematic depictions of health and size potentially glamorising starvation and Anorexia, and shaming someone who has gained weight with age. Not everyone is an eternal like David anf I’m sure some of the less powerful individuals could still face human sufferings. I suggest looking at Bleach and the character Kirio Hikifune for a positive take on body acceptance at any size in how her power shows up.
Despite these criticisms, there are strengths here: most characters feel fully realized, secrets continue to unravel, and the story remains enthralling at its core. But the problematic portrayals of feminism, body image, and marginalized communities/characters dragged down what could have been a strong installment.
December 6, 2024
The Witches of Scotland: Akashic Chronicles is a spellbinding series that captures the imagination and refuses to let go. From the very first chapter, I was utterly drawn into its world—a masterful blend of magic, history, and personal growth that left me turning pages late into the night.
The series weaves a rich tapestry of Scottish folklore with modern storytelling, creating a universe that feels both timeless and refreshingly original. The witches themselves are captivating—each with unique abilities and deeply personal journeys that kept me invested in their struggles and triumphs. The way the Akashic records are integrated into the narrative adds a layer of mystique and depth, turning the plot into something more profound than a simple fantasy.
What truly sets this series apart is its ability to balance action with introspection. The characters face not only external conflicts but also internal battles, and their growth over the series is both relatable and inspiring. Themes of power, legacy, and self-discovery resonate throughout, making the story not just an entertaining escape but also an emotionally fulfilling experience.
The prose is immersive, painting vivid landscapes of Scotland’s rugged beauty and its mystical undercurrents. It’s a love letter to the country’s culture and history, wrapped in the enchantment of a fantastical narrative.
If you’re looking for a series that combines compelling characters, intricate world-building, and a plot that grips you from the beginning, The Witches of Scotland: Akashic Chronicles is a must-read. I was enchanted from start to finish and can’t wait to revisit this world again.
The series weaves a rich tapestry of Scottish folklore with modern storytelling, creating a universe that feels both timeless and refreshingly original. The witches themselves are captivating—each with unique abilities and deeply personal journeys that kept me invested in their struggles and triumphs. The way the Akashic records are integrated into the narrative adds a layer of mystique and depth, turning the plot into something more profound than a simple fantasy.
What truly sets this series apart is its ability to balance action with introspection. The characters face not only external conflicts but also internal battles, and their growth over the series is both relatable and inspiring. Themes of power, legacy, and self-discovery resonate throughout, making the story not just an entertaining escape but also an emotionally fulfilling experience.
The prose is immersive, painting vivid landscapes of Scotland’s rugged beauty and its mystical undercurrents. It’s a love letter to the country’s culture and history, wrapped in the enchantment of a fantastical narrative.
If you’re looking for a series that combines compelling characters, intricate world-building, and a plot that grips you from the beginning, The Witches of Scotland: Akashic Chronicles is a must-read. I was enchanted from start to finish and can’t wait to revisit this world again.
January 26, 2024
great story
Love this story line and its twists and turns. The characters are interesting and evolving in an effort to save both the witches world and the human world Not only do we get to know the earth witches but we learn about other realms that only few witches get to see. I love that each realm requires a higher level of consciousness ,requiring testing that requires growth. Their lives are on the line It is true in the sense that this world mirrors our world as it is today it’s about those who would destroy us for power and Wealth and those willing to fight back It’s thought provoking on many levels I’ve read all seven books which are very quick reads They are all interesting and intriguing but too short. This should be a three book series or maybe more as I don’t know how long the series will be. I am not usually patient enough to wait for upcoming books but I am hooked.
Love this story line and its twists and turns. The characters are interesting and evolving in an effort to save both the witches world and the human world Not only do we get to know the earth witches but we learn about other realms that only few witches get to see. I love that each realm requires a higher level of consciousness ,requiring testing that requires growth. Their lives are on the line It is true in the sense that this world mirrors our world as it is today it’s about those who would destroy us for power and Wealth and those willing to fight back It’s thought provoking on many levels I’ve read all seven books which are very quick reads They are all interesting and intriguing but too short. This should be a three book series or maybe more as I don’t know how long the series will be. I am not usually patient enough to wait for upcoming books but I am hooked.
February 10, 2024
Academy and treachery
David and Jessica are at Witch Academy learning new ways to think and use the energy around everything. While back at home David's parents are avoiding police and other witches inventing ways to harass anyone not on their side. Using a second pandemic in the near future as a way to fuel mistrust and rebellion around the world. This is a thoughtful adaptation of what could happen if things get too far outside peoples comfort levels. Good Read couldn't put it down.
David and Jessica are at Witch Academy learning new ways to think and use the energy around everything. While back at home David's parents are avoiding police and other witches inventing ways to harass anyone not on their side. Using a second pandemic in the near future as a way to fuel mistrust and rebellion around the world. This is a thoughtful adaptation of what could happen if things get too far outside peoples comfort levels. Good Read couldn't put it down.
March 4, 2024
Truth be told…
Well now…book 7 takes a really dark turn. We get to the heart of the matter, and this one has some very deep rabbit holes to run through. There are some quotes from very real life in there. And some very sharp critiques of our present societal dynamics. It almost seems as if we’ve left behind any pretense of fiction.
I will say that I was horrified to turn the page and see “End of book 7” staring me in the face. It’s gonna be a long wait until November.
Well now…book 7 takes a really dark turn. We get to the heart of the matter, and this one has some very deep rabbit holes to run through. There are some quotes from very real life in there. And some very sharp critiques of our present societal dynamics. It almost seems as if we’ve left behind any pretense of fiction.
I will say that I was horrified to turn the page and see “End of book 7” staring me in the face. It’s gonna be a long wait until November.
July 17, 2025
This writer is a Covid denier and antivaxxer, and wrote this book to shove his personal beliefs down the throat of the reader. It's offensive as hell, especially since I also lived through covid as an immune compromised person and have no doubt that the vaccine he despises absolutely SAVED MY LIFE.
It gets preachy about diet, exercise, etc- why can't it just be a book about witches instead of a treatise about subjects the author obviously has a bias about???
It gets preachy about diet, exercise, etc- why can't it just be a book about witches instead of a treatise about subjects the author obviously has a bias about???
January 10, 2024
Relatable philosophies
Energies of good; energies of bad. Light and dark.Each side playing with powers. I really don't want to review right now, because I cannot wait to move on to thie next amazing fictional? story in this series. The author uses history into this storyline, so well. He's pretty crafty, himself! Okay, off to get Book 8 The witches of Scotland!
Energies of good; energies of bad. Light and dark.Each side playing with powers. I really don't want to review right now, because I cannot wait to move on to thie next amazing fictional? story in this series. The author uses history into this storyline, so well. He's pretty crafty, himself! Okay, off to get Book 8 The witches of Scotland!
February 15, 2024
Each one builds the tension
Imagine seeing the energy that is our world? Being able to tap into the various sources? Or better yet going to a school/academy to learn all of this in a new & natural way? Imagine seeing inside the actual cabals running the world? Read this series & get drawn in to a story that is fiction wrapped in enough facts to engage you in an all new way!
Imagine seeing the energy that is our world? Being able to tap into the various sources? Or better yet going to a school/academy to learn all of this in a new & natural way? Imagine seeing inside the actual cabals running the world? Read this series & get drawn in to a story that is fiction wrapped in enough facts to engage you in an all new way!
April 27, 2024
The Witches of Scotland: Book 7
Holy moly! Can't believe how many miles were covered in this book. After reading the last paragraph, I felt like I should grab hold of my kindle so I wouldn't drop it. After I catch my breath, I will rush off to get the next book so I will not have to wait! Love all the excitement!
Holy moly! Can't believe how many miles were covered in this book. After reading the last paragraph, I felt like I should grab hold of my kindle so I wouldn't drop it. After I catch my breath, I will rush off to get the next book so I will not have to wait! Love all the excitement!
May 20, 2024
The books just keep getting worse. It is the never ending book. Anti-climatic, repetitive, boring, terrible editing and grammar. I’m beginning to wonder if everyone is reading the same book as I am. How did these books get such great reviews? You could read the first and last chapter and not miss anything.
May 25, 2024
Happy to see there was a lot less "just now" usage in the book. I'm a little confused how for the last so many years, no one had been accepted into the magic academy, and now there are all of a sudden 40 people this round without mention as to why. Some even saying they shouldn't be there?
There is a lot of buildup which I guess will unfold in the last book.
There is a lot of buildup which I guess will unfold in the last book.
June 2, 2024
It's an engaging series, without doubt, and I like the way the author describes energy. The writing, though, is very lazy and basic. This book, specifically, is too much "telling" and not much "showing", which is a pity! The author just tells us that the characters have learned without demonstrating it, so at times, the book seems more like a lecture rather than a novel.
December 4, 2023
a bit heavy
I don’t know how to explain how I feel about book7. Reading at times was difficult while conceptual info was condensed. Vocabulary was difficult to understand. I’m still addicted to this series but don’t understand a lot of what I read.
I don’t know how to explain how I feel about book7. Reading at times was difficult while conceptual info was condensed. Vocabulary was difficult to understand. I’m still addicted to this series but don’t understand a lot of what I read.
January 4, 2024
Totally Awesome Read!
Enjoy all the characters and their personalities. The way the places and experiences Jess & David have are easily visualized when reading your descriptions. Would recommend this to anyone interested in Magick.
Enjoy all the characters and their personalities. The way the places and experiences Jess & David have are easily visualized when reading your descriptions. Would recommend this to anyone interested in Magick.
January 10, 2024
Intriguing read
Really enjoyed reading once I got passed the first chapter. I set it down for a bit. When I picked it back up and started reading again, I was hooked. Wondering when book 8 will be out...
Really enjoyed reading once I got passed the first chapter. I set it down for a bit. When I picked it back up and started reading again, I was hooked. Wondering when book 8 will be out...
January 18, 2024
Can hardly wait for books 8 and 9!
Good plot. Enjoy how the chapters run from one character to another. It allows for great character development. Sitting on the edge of my seat for the final books.
Good plot. Enjoy how the chapters run from one character to another. It allows for great character development. Sitting on the edge of my seat for the final books.
February 11, 2024
Players are in place.
Everything is in place for a battle. David and Jessica are gaining power by leaps and bounds at the academy.
The witches are gathering and learning of the fight to come.
Alicia has been given notice.
Everything is in place for a battle. David and Jessica are gaining power by leaps and bounds at the academy.
The witches are gathering and learning of the fight to come.
Alicia has been given notice.
February 18, 2024
Excellent reads!
I've just finished book 7 and I'm looking forward to book 8. U will not be disappointed. A realistic approach to magic which gives you food for thought. Would like to see these turned into movies.
I've just finished book 7 and I'm looking forward to book 8. U will not be disappointed. A realistic approach to magic which gives you food for thought. Would like to see these turned into movies.
March 22, 2024
Great series
I cannot wait for the next book. Hopefully we get to a conclusion soon, or not LoL. I love this authors voice and his ability to describe everything. I can see it all in my mind. Someone needs to turn it into a miniseries or more.
I cannot wait for the next book. Hopefully we get to a conclusion soon, or not LoL. I love this authors voice and his ability to describe everything. I can see it all in my mind. Someone needs to turn it into a miniseries or more.
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