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Inheritance

(Deadly Curiosities #4)

Gail Z. Martin (Goodreads Author)

4.43 · Rating details · 98 ratings · 36 reviews

Cassidy Kincaide runs Trifles & Folly in modern-day Charleston, an antiques and curio shop with a dangerous secret. Cassidy can read the history of objects by touching them, and she teams up with friends and allies who use magic and paranormal abilities to get rid of cursed objects and keep Charleston and the world safe from supernatural threats.

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Published October 22nd 2019 by SOL Publishing

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Jan 06, 2020 E. rated it really liked it

Shelves: paranormal, urban-fantasy, adult

3.75 stars

“Inheritance” by Gail Z. Martin is part of the ‘Deadly Curiosities’ series that features Cassidy Kincaide of the Trifles and Follies antique and curio shop that features all kinds of intriguing items, and acts as a cover for the Alliance that specializes in disposing of the supernatural threats that are inherent in some of the objects that are brought to them. Cassidy and her friends become embroiled in an inheritance struggle that not only stirs up the resident spirits and inimical be ...more

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Jan 16, 2020 Cheryl rated it it was amazing

This was a very interesting story! I like the fact that Simon who was mentioned in other books by Cassidy finally made an appearance in this story! Cassidy finally fills him on all the Trinkets and Baubles is involved in. The romance between Teag and Anthony has reached a new level. Kell and Cassidy are still an item.
You have an interesting mystery involving an old family from Charlseton who have a bargain with a demon. The current heir wants out and it has fallen to Cassidy and the team to help ...more

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Nov 04, 2019 Karolina Cebula rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favourite, urban-fantasy, in-english, lgbt-characters

"Inheritance" is another volume of the wonderful series "Deadly Curiosities" by Gail Z. Martin and it's undoubtedly a novel that you love with all your heart from the very beginning to the end. In this installment I really like the fact that it refers to Caribbean folklore, and therefore something that I know, or rather have known nothing about just until now. I love books that deepen my knowledge and aroused my thirst for it, especially when it comes to topics related to the paranormal world, a "Inheritance" is another volume of the wonderful series "Deadly Curiosities" by Gail Z. Martin and it's undoubtedly a novel that you love with all your heart from the very beginning to the end. In this installment I really like the fact that it refers to Caribbean folklore, and therefore something that I know, or rather have known nothing about just until now. I love books that deepen my knowledge and aroused my thirst for it, especially when it comes to topics related to the paranormal world, and "Inheritance" undoubtedly fulfilled these conditions. But that's not all as the novel is so addictive and engrossing that several times I even thought about carrying a handful of rice with me just in case. Why rice and what is this all about? Read this novel and see for yourself! I really think you should do so, because after reading this story you are not only fully satisfied with this great book, but you also feel that before your next trip to a foreign country you need to do a little research concerning the beliefs, bestiary, and in short, the paranormal side of the place.

The undoubted advantage of "Inheritance" is also the way the novel approaches the topic of a family. Let's start with the fact that the topic is presented in a really sweet, thorough way and is based on the feelings of the main character, not on blood ties. It should also be noted that in this installment of the series we meet many members of Cassidy's found family, and thus we see the dynamics of their relationships and cooperation. Well, if we take into account the fact that each of the characters created by Gail Z. Martin is unique, interesting and different from the others, it's quite obvious that we get something really wonderful and amazing when we combine them. It's certainly also worth mentioning that in this novel the topic of the family focuses not only on people who have contact with our leads on a daily basis, but also on other characters. And we should remember, there are a lot of them in this vast urban fantasy universe created by the author. That's why I have to admit that reading this novel I really envied Cassidy having such a large and wonderful found family. In "Inheritance" this theme really enchants us.

Another positive aspect of "Inheritance" is the fact that in the novel we have a romantic theme, but the story the author tells us is definitely far from being a romance. Our main character doesn't look for a guy, because she already has a boyfriend, whom we know quite well and love. However, the most important thing is that Cassidy does not dwell on matters of the heart, as she focuses on her relationship and there aren't any fancy ups and downs to it. Kell is part of the main character's found family, he is not only Cassidy's boyfriend, but above all he is a part of the group of merry man who face the dangers hidden from ordinary mortals. In fact, I have the impression that in "Inheritance" Kell is shown primarily as a friend, not a lover. You can't even imagine how much I like his simple but captivating creation.

In this volume, I also love the fact that the author builds not only the main character, who is the narrator of the series, but she creates the other ones as well. Cassidy is not a narrator focused only on herself, but to a great extent she pays attention to the people around her, and above all to her friends, taking into account their heart. In other words, if Cassidy eavesdrops, it happens so that the reader can get to know better not the lead character but the eavesdropped person. I really enjoyed it. The more so, as in this way Gail Z. Martin creates not only this particular novel, but she also adds something more to other series she is writing. Thus, it strongly encourages us to explore not only "Deadly Curiosities", but the entire universe of this series.

To sum up, "Inheritance" is a fantastic, extremely interesting and addictive novel that every reader fascinated by the urban fantasy genre should know. This is undoubtedly a story that I also recommend to people reading books written by the author under the name of Morgan Brice, as our two beloved characters - Simon and Vic - appear in "Inheritance". In short, I recommend this novel with all my heart! ...more

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Jan 05, 2020 Anne Barwell rated it it was amazing

Shelves: wish-list-print-copy, ebook, m-m

I’m already a huge fan of this series, and this new story didn’t disappoint. I love how the author’s series are all part of one universe, so there are cameos and crossovers between the different series. This book made me very happy in that regard, especially when two characters from one of my favourite series by her alter ego Morgan Brice turn up to help out Cassidy and her friends. Their reaction when they find out about Soren was brilliant.

I love the supporting cast, and the family feeling be I’m already a huge fan of this series, and this new story didn’t disappoint. I love how the author’s series are all part of one universe, so there are cameos and crossovers between the different series. This book made me very happy in that regard, especially when two characters from one of my favourite series by her alter ego Morgan Brice turn up to help out Cassidy and her friends. Their reaction when they find out about Soren was brilliant.

I love the supporting cast, and the family feeling between them. I loved the development in Teag and Anthony’s relationship, and how Cassidy and Kell are getting closer too. Father Anne totally rocks. I liked the new edition to their ‘family’ with Robert who is Chuck’s great-uncle and the former owner of Trinkets, which features in the Treasure Trail series.

This story starts out right in the thick of it with loads of action, and doesn’t let up until the final pages. I couldn’t put it down so for me it was a fast read, despite it being a decent sized book. I enjoyed the plot, and the mystery behind it, and how all the deaths they’re investigating tie together. I always appreciate that they have to do a good sized chunk of detailed research in order to defeat the supernatural threat, and calling in help from other familiar characters made me very happy. I liked the idea of a descendant stuck with a deal with something nasty they don’t want, and that’s it not that easy to get out of.

I also like that the threat is very real, and that they’re in very real danger, and that there are consequences for the battles they fight. I think it’s a cool idea having ghosts helping with the fight against the big bad, and that they are a mix of good and bad guys too. I really liked that they needed help from further afield and that it was a joint effort and that everyone had their part to play in taking down the demon.

As a side note, I’d love to read the conversation between Anthony and Vic, and would love to see Anthony and Teag have an adventure with Vic and Simon at some point. I’d like to see more of the Briggs Society too, and like that they’re starting to become more of a presence in these stories.

I also liked that, as well as the supernatural fight going on, Anthony works with Brent on the legal side of things. I enjoy seeing supernatural and the day to day side of our world, including technology, working side by side. It gives the story even more of a sense of realism and depth.

The final showdown was exciting and edge-of-seat stuff, and I had to keep reading until I knew everyone was safe. Another fabulous read from one of my favourite authors.

I’d recommend this story to readers who enjoy urban fantasy with a good serving of crossover with their series, fabulous world building, and a cast of characters who feel like family—and in this story some are family.
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Jan 17, 2020 Kat rated it it was amazing

Heat Level-Low, Committed couples both M/F and M/M, Fantasy
The latest heart pounding paranormal featuring Cassidy Kincaid the shop owner of Trifles and Folly, an antique and curio shop. Her store is not only a successful business but a cover up for the “Alliance”, a coalition of mortals and non mortals that protect Charleston which seems to be one of the most heavily haunted areas around. Cassidy is blessed or perhaps cursed with a very unique supernatural gift. She can read and sense the histor Heat Level-Low, Committed couples both M/F and M/M, Fantasy
The latest heart pounding paranormal featuring Cassidy Kincaid the shop owner of Trifles and Folly, an antique and curio shop. Her store is not only a successful business but a cover up for the “Alliance”, a coalition of mortals and non mortals that protect Charleston which seems to be one of the most heavily haunted areas around. Cassidy is blessed or perhaps cursed with a very unique supernatural gift. She can read and sense the history of objects she touches and tell if there is any dangerous magic contained within. Cassidy teams up with her mortal boyfriend Kell and a slew of paranormal avengers to safeguard her beloved town. Cassidy’s best friend and assistant Teag is a talented weaver that can infuse wards and powerful protective magic into his artwork. To complicate things a tad farther Cassidy’s business partner is a 600-year-old vampire named Sorren.
All this being said, I would recommend you read some of her other books in her series. Having read book 3, I did not feel too lost but be mindful, there are so many characters in this book, it is nice to have a little backstory. There were times I felt a little confused and needed to reread sections due to the lightning pace of some of the battles and the large crucial cast of fighters, good and evil. It did not take away any enjoyment for me personally and I was totally immersed in this riveting tale.
Really bad magic has wormed it’s ugly way into Charleston as Caribbean ghosts are restless and begin to terrorize and murder the locals. Cassidy and her crew frantically chase down the “Dark Objects” that are alluring the innocent and then killing them off. Bodies start to pile up and the causes of death are bizarre and cannot be rationally explained. Worst of all, a sugar chest that has immense black magic has the capability of destroying a large portion of the population. Talk about pressure for the coalition. Be prepared for a fast whirlwind climax that at times had my head spinning as the intrepid group of supernatural fighters deal with a frenzied attack of everything nightmarish.
It was also nice to catch up with Simon (Cassidy’s cousin) and Vic from her Morgan Brice Badland Series. I highly recommend this book and look forward to more ventures in this series.
***Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure, a review wasn’t a requirement.*** ...more

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Mar 09, 2020 Kristen rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, best-paranormal-fiction, fun-fluffy-reads, strong-female-characters, favourite-series

Deadly Curiosities is an absolutely favourite series, and one that is an automatic buy for me. Book 4 was just as fabulous as the previous books and I loved it!

I really enjoy Gail Z. Martin's ability to combine insanely dangerous, esoteric and nutty paranormal entities and world-ending battles with pot-luck suppers, sweet romances and funny moments among the diverse cast of characters who people this world. It's bizarre and crazy, but it all works, and hella fun to read!!

I also love that Martin ...more

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Nov 30, 2019 Marissa rated it liked it

Shelves: fantasy

Inheritance is an installment in the urban fantasy series following Cassidy Kincaide and her adventures in Charleston while running Trifles and Folly, an antiques shop that secretly specializes in uncovering trinkets with supernatural links. A series of murders occur in the town and witnesses to the murders are spouting strange stories of ghostly and menacing beings. Cassidy and her team begin to investigate and discover that Caribbean ghosts are to blame. This is just the beginning when a membe ...more

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Oct 30, 2019 Laure rated it it was amazing

Cassidy Kincaide is part owner of Trifles & folly, an antique and curio shop in Charleston, SC. she and a group of close friends also keep people safe from supernatural threats with magic and other supernatural abilities. When Caribbean ghosts begin to terrorize the city and the body count starts to rise she enlists the aid of everyone she can to research the origin of the of the evil ghosts. Beckford Pendlewood shows up out of the blue and explains the origins of the ghosts, and the deadly arti ...more

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Nov 26, 2019 John rated it it was amazing

Shelves: fantasy, thriller, action-adventure, shape-shfifters, witches-vampires, paranormal-romance, mystery, horror

This fourth book in the Deadly Curiosities series by Gail Z Martin was a most entertaining and enjoyable thrill ride as the battles against evil forces, living and non-living, continue for the main characters. In this book the reader gets to have almost every character from this and other series by the author, all collected in one place, which I feel truly helped understand more of who they are and what they were each capable of doing, magical ability wise that is. It also made them feel like a ...more

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Dec 26, 2019 NoNo JoJo rated it liked it

Shelves: arc

Preface: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

There's not a whole lot to say about this novel. It's part of a series, but I haven't read the others. Luckily, there is a lot of exposition scattered throughout to help catch the reader up to speed. Unfortunately, this also has the effect of significantly slowing down the action, as does the inclusion of hordes and hordes of side characters. I think I would likely be more attached to them if I'd read previous books, b ...more

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Nov 04, 2019 Miki rated it really liked it

Shelves: urban-fantasy, paranormal, fantasy, magic, wizards-witches, divinities, read-and-reviewed, supernatural, ghost, demons

this story was really interesting with creatures from the carabeans Folklore which was something new to me and i really loved it. i also greatly appreacited that we could follow the story even if we missed some books in the series...i wouldn't say it must be read as stand alone but no fear if you miss something in teh series you can still enjoy this oen fully.

Cassidy is confronted to a lot of strange (even for her) events and she needs all her allies to be able to succeed in protecting Charlest ...more

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Nov 08, 2019 Nickole rated it really liked it

Rcvd an advanced reader copy from the author for giving my two cents. I love these books. Not your run of the mills paranormal books. This time around Cass, Teg and the crew encounter more spookiness and it's not your normal Charleston ghosts and ghouls. Cargo ship that docked has their crew being attacked by strange creatures and after doing some digging...they are all from the Caribbean...how did they get there? At a bday celebration for Teg, a young man crashes thr party and says he is being ...more

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Oct 25, 2019 Dawn rated it really liked it

This is the 4th book in the "Deadly Curiosities" series, but it's the first one I've read - though I have enjoyed the short story collections.
I do regret not having read the first 3 books, but I don't think it made any difference, as this seems to be a series you can read in any order, with enough backstory placed that you can't feel lost (but not so much that it would bog you down if you've read the first 3).
I did find this a little long (probably because I'm used to the short stories), but it ...more

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Oct 25, 2019 K.C. Freeman rated it it was amazing

Gail Z. Martin never fails to deliver a fantastic read! Cassidy and her crew have their work cut out for them fighting off an evil ancestral family of witches and their bound demon granting them incredible magical power and wealth for centuries. This time Cassidy can't rely on her business partner, over 600-year old vampire Sorren, to help her save Charleston, and possible the entire East Coast of the United States because he has his own problems in Europe.

Plenty of haunted objects with bad moj ...more

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Oct 28, 2019 Miriam rated it it was amazing

Shelves: paranormal, mystery-suspense, arc

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

This was a great new edition to the Deadly Curiosities series. With Sorren busy in Europe tracking dangerous artifacts, it is up to Cassidy and her friends to deal with the newest paranormal threat to Charleston. Caribbean ghosts and monsters are showing up in Charleston, and research leads the group to curse dating back generations and a demon that could cost them everything to destroy. I love all the different elements and characters t ...more

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Oct 29, 2019 Grace rated it really liked it

I fell down the rabbit hole of Gail Z Martin earlier this summer and have not looked back. She has created a world with amazing magics and down to earth characters that just seems to work perfectly. There are several crossovers in this world and in this book, we meet Simon, Cassidy's cousin, who is one of the MCs of a different series set in the same world. I'm always amazed when I find a book that allows me to completely sink into its world, and this one is no exception. The only thing that wou ...more

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Jan 17, 2020 Lillian Francis added it

This is the first book I've read of this author under this pen name. I can't say I enjoyed it as much as the Morgan Brice books, it lacked the emotional connection of the paranormal gay romances. But the plot was good, the monsters/ghosts/curses were interesting and the book was well written. The cast of characters was enormous and at times I struggled to keep everyone straight. And while the excitement and dangers come thick and fast I never really worried for anyone's safety and I think that c ...more

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Oct 28, 2019 John-Torleif Harris rated it it was amazing

I loved seeing such a different mythology being the showcase of this story; it was fun to see and learn about some of the ghostly traditions found in Barbados and the Caribbean Islands.

It was also very cool to see the ties between Cassidy, Simon, Erik, and Seth & Evan in this book. I liked that Cassidy was able to come clean to Simon about the Alliance and what they do. And that Simon was able to tell Cassidy about his Skeleton Crew. It will be interesting to see how Seth & Evan factor in since ...more

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Oct 28, 2019 Amy rated it it was amazing

I love this series. The character development and writing are top notch. Gail Z Martin is so good at what she does. This book is #4 in the Deadly Curiosities series. It tells the story of Cassidy Kincaid, owner of an antique store called Trifles and Follies. The store is actually a front for a group called The Alliance that helps fight monsters and remove dangerous items before innocent people can be hurt. There are several short stories collections as well as cross overs from other series writt ...more

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Oct 31, 2019 Sctechsorceress rated it really liked it

Shelves: e-books, fantasy

Cassidy, Teag and their friends find themselves in trouble again when Charleston is hit with a bunch of vengeful spirits. The spirits are not local, so there is a lot of confusion. The arrival of the heir to a terrible inheritance helps to clear up the mystery. Still, it takes all that the magical community of Charleston can do to even begin to get rid of the spirits - before they can kill again.

Another good book from Gail Z. Martin. She's a reliable writer, who I can count on for a good story, ...more

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Nov 05, 2019 PortlandAvidReader added it

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The only thing worse than a cursed object is a slew of them at once.

Cassidy Kincaide and friends again are in the thick of it fighting criminals, ghosts, witches,... They get hit from all sides. A large number of cursed and haunted items are making their way to auctions in Europe and Charleston, SC.
The loose coalition of white magic users have their hands full keeping the non-paranormals safe and unaware of the powerful threats lurking in the shadows.

This book is quick moving and wonderfully e ...more

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Dec 07, 2019 JenniferJ rated it really liked it

Fast paced supernatural mystery full of enough cursed items and angry ghosts to have one trembling thru the night and hoping that was just the wind that blew across my neck!

Though this was a short book around 225 pages I still couldn't read it in one sitting because outside the story I took great interest in some of the folk tales and stuff that was included like my favorite was the rolling cow and duppy spirit. I would hate to have one of those things chasing me!

*I was given a free copy of th ...more

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Dec 08, 2019 Valerie (Cats Luv Coffee) rated it really liked it

Shelves: urban-fantasy

Inheritance is book number four in the Deadly Curiosities world. If you remember, I reviewed a book from another of her series, Spells, Salt, & Steel, earlier this year. What I'm finding I love about her books is that it's so easy to get lost in the world that she builds. The best urban fantasies are the ones that layer the fantastical right on top of the reasonable and that what Gail Z. Martin does time and time again!

Read more at Cats Luv Coffee ...more

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Sep 05, 2020 Linda rated it it was amazing

I am having so much fun with reading authors that are new to me, and I certainly enjoyed, Inheritance and quickly signed up for the news letter!! Cassidy was cool and levelheaded when she fought a vicious demon who had me shaking like the last leaf that Hurricane Katrina blew! Her friends and now family all had something to bring to the table even if it was just good cooking! I loved the "family" taking care of the other during a terrifying battle as they sought help from a water goddess, and I ...more

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Oct 28, 2019 Janet rated it it was amazing

I love these books. I also love the way they all call and keep in touch with each other. It is a way for them all to help when needed and keep an eye on each other. Also to make sure that they are within call reach if and when needed. I do love the stories. They are interesting and exciting. I hope to read very many more and to have them get together and help each other in other stories. I received a complimentary review copy of the book and I am voluntarily leaving a honest review.

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Nov 05, 2019 Collyn rated it it was amazing

If you enjoyed the earlier books in this series, you won't want to miss this one! The return of familiar characters is always entertaining. As usual, the stakes are high: so high, in fact, that this book's threat requires a team effort, featuring characters from some of the author's other urban fantasy worlds (Knowledge of other works not necessary). I read it in one afternoon; it was hard to put down! ...more

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Nov 03, 2019 Phthon rated it it was amazing

This was an exceptional story! Involved, well written, and absolutely enthralling! The characters are well developed and likable. I loved that no matter what type of entity they faced they had people who were experts. I really love reading these kind of books and this was one I couldn’t put down. I want to read more!

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Nov 08, 2019 Kristy Halseth rated it it was amazing

I received this as an advanced reading copy.

Yet another book I really liked. I like both her paranormal mysteries and her paranormal romances written under another name. I've read one other in this series. But I need to go back and figure out which two I missed and read them. Lovely writing and wonderful mystery. Well worth the time. ...more

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Oct 01, 2020 A.L. Kaplan rated it it was amazing

Cassidy and her friends take on Caribbean ghost, demons, and curses in this fabulous urban fantasy. It’s packed with action and intrigue that will keep you glued to the pages. Gail Z Martin has a knack for creating amazing characters and this story is no exception. I can’t wait to read some of her other books.

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Oct 28, 2019 Andrea Laws rated it it was amazing

Family curses, demons, vengeful ghosts and magic galore. This is a true non stop adventure. All of our favourite characters make an appearance and the final showdown has you holding your breath. Bravo kind author and thank you!

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Gail Z. Martin discovered her passion for science fiction, fantasy and ghost stories in elementary school. The first story she wroteat age fivewas about a vampire. Her favorite TV show as a preschooler was Dark Shadows. At age 14, she decided to become a writer. She enjoys attending science fiction/fantasy conventions, Renaissance fairs and living history sites. She is married and has three childr ...more