| Title | : | The Invisible Entente: A Prequel Novella |
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| ISBN | : | - |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 147 |
| Publication | : | First published July 19, 2016 |
At the precise moment of warlock Jermaine Hershel's death, seven strangers are transported into a magically sealed room with only a letter from the dead man to explain.
If they want to go home, the way out is simple: discover the murderer — and kill them.
Tensions rise as each stranger reveals their connection with Jermaine, but the puzzle isn't so easy to solve. At least one of them is lying. In an unlikely alliance, they have to act quickly to unravel the mystery before the murderer acts first.
The Invisible Entente: A Prequel Novella Reviews
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I throughly enjoyed the light-hearted (and, frankly, half-brained) premise of this novel.
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The semi-goddess, the Gorgon-Fae, the incubus, the succubus, the daemelus, the sorceress, and the human — such a unique collection for this invisible entente. (c) Ouch:)
I quite liked the names: Daphne Heartstone…
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She had popped into the room mid-stride, but adjusted to the change of scenery with the ease of one accustomed to the extraordinary. (c)
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I’m well aware I’ve always had a knack for getting people to hate me, but that’s never stopped me from working for what I wanted. Right up to the end I was focused on becoming the greatest warlock the world has ever seen — I came close, too, I’d like to see you try to deny it — but just as I was reaching the pinnacle, I ran into an old friend of mine. (с) Some friends, that guy must have.
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“I obviously don’t run with your crowd, and only met the guy once.”
“You must have made quite the impression,” (c)
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I raised my chin and set my hands on my hips in an attempt to summon the confidence and power of my ancestors, and then gave a bitter laugh when all the mirror showed me was a scrawny woman who hadn’t found a way to live up to her potential. (c)
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“You would have the power you were born to possess, Daphne. Forget your mother and your grandmother — you would step into the power of centuries ago. You would fill yourself with the raw energy of your ancestors. Become a new legend in our day.” (c)
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The words I chose were nothing close to what I wanted to say, but I made it a point to always be polite to the people I loathed. It messed with them in ways that made me giddy. (c)
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“I really don’t think there’s anything you could say that would interest me. Or did I not make that clear the last three times you contacted me?” (c)
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… my social life has never been particularly hip or happening, what with my tendency to turn people into stone if I’m not careful… (c)
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I settled in the chair and picked up traces of fear from the pores in the leather. Years of other people’s energy trapped in the fibers. (c)
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He said it with a wink, trying to bring me into the group. I hated groups. (c)
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With a final nod, I dropped my email address into her mind so she could forward my nominal fee, and vanished. (с)
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I closed my eyes and cast my mind around the room, weaving through the energy of every person in it (c)
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I am from nowhere. Settling down is not good practice for women like me. (c)
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Seriously. I don’t think I was legally old enough to hear that story. (c)
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In spite of his poor fashion choices, he lifted the chair away from the table instead of dragging the legs across the floor as I might have expected the other imbeciles to do. (c)
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And again, the way he said my name made the rest of my day irrelevant. (c)
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He’d read me well in the few minutes we’d spoken, and I wanted to discover how well his insight translated to other areas. (c)
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… I didn’t want anyone overhearing our conversation.
Not that they would believe anything they heard. (c)
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The way of fire and rage, or ice and hard purity? (c)
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Not that all kids don’t face challenges — I just had the privilege of being extra fun for my parents. (c)
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Never knew there were so many other freaks like me in this city for one thing. (c)
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“I don’t suppose you want to go grab a drink?”…
“I need to get home to my dogs. (c) Smooth :) -
I was happy that I came across this novella, and that it was available at a discounted price because it allowed me to test drive a new-to-me author without too much of a time or monetary commitment. The set-up for THE INVISIBLE ENTENTE was perfect for a prequel; it introduced some of the characters, their powers, and a bit of the universe that they inhabit. Each chapter revolved around how so-and-so knew the now deceased, Jermaine. Resulting in seven mini-stories which is a fun format IMO. This was a quick, but enjoyable read. I'll definitely be moving on to book 1 at the first available opportunity.
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Do you like a good 'Who Done It'?
How about a great one, fantasy style?
If the answer is yes, give this one here a try. :)
Seven people, three men and four women, were teleported on an uneventful Thursday evening into a magically sealed room, with no doors or windows. At the precise moment of a certain warlock's death.
A letter from the dead man provides the only explanation for their predicament.
"If you’re reading this note, I’m already dead. I find even more pleasure in the idea that one of you will soon join me.
There is only one way out: discover who killed me - and return the favor. Seven enter, six leave."
This is how the invisible entente kicks off, with a mystery to unravel, a puzzle to solve and an unlikely alliance to unmask a murderer.
Intriguing, fun and well written, this novella is just enough to give you a taste of the series and make you want more.
One reviewer described it as '12 Angry Men' meets 'And Then There Were None' with a bit of 'Breakfast Club' thrown in – and I couldn't agree more.
'The semi-goddess, the Gorgon-Fae, the incubus, the succubus, the daemelus, the sorceres and the human - such a unique collection for this invisible entente.'
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The Invisible Entente by Krista Walsh is a prequel novella to the Invisible Entente series. It is written in third-person from a narrator's point-of-view and in multiple first-person from seven different character's points-of-view. The point-of-view changes from third to first with new chapters, and from first to third with a starred break. This urban fantasy is well-written and filled with interesting characters you'll want to know more about.
So what happens when you lock a semi-goddess, a Gorgon-Fae, an incubus, a succubus, a daemelus, a sorceress, and a human in a room together? This book! It sounds like the start of an epic joke, but it's no joke to the seven trapped strangers. They must work together to discover which among them murdered a man none of them are sorry to see gone, the same man who is responsible for their entrapment.
This prequel novella introduces the main characters of the Invisible Entente series. It is a must read before you begin the series. -
Six beings. Five of them innocent. Ish.
When I read the first pages I immediately thought of the movie Cube and worried it would be a variation on it. I was wrong. The book consists of stories cleverly sown together to introduce the characters, explain who they are and what they are capable of, and at the same time provide tension and excitement. Each of the characters is interesting in their own way, each different from the others. (My favourite is Molly, by the way. Just saying.)
The only problem I had was the dialogue. I felt the book would have benefitted from the author reading it out loud before publishing. Too pretty, too refined for a situation that's tense as hell. The elegance of the sentences pulled me out of the emotional connection with the characters. But the storytelling was so exquisite I kept turning the pages, and as clichè as this sounds, I couldn't put it down.
The book comes with a bonus – the first chapter of the follow-up (or rather of the first book, as this is a prequel). Take my money! -
I really enjoyed this novella. I appreciated that it was labeled as a "Prequel Novella," because my expectations were managed (I had just finished a series of "books" that were really two books split into six and was frustrated with that). I knew this was going to be a short book that would lay the groundwork for the Invisible Entente series.
As the description states, seven strangers are transported into a magically sealed room to determine which of them killed the warlock who transported them there. Each of the characters tells their story - who they are, what they can do, and their involvement with the warlock.
I felt that set each of the characters up nicely for solving the mystery and also for the series. I have a feeling that each of them (the ones who lived, that is) will appear in later books, individually or in groups. My memory isn't the best, so I'm sure I'll be referring to this novella frequently to remind myself of what I already know.
The writing was excellent. I didn't detect any grammatical errors or typos. Those always throw me "out of the moment," and I'm pleased that didn't happen here.
Probably the best recommendation I can make is to say that right after finishing this prequel I got and started reading book one. -
This is a great way to test out an author and see if I'll get into the series without investing too much time. This novella was easily read in a day and provided a lot of insight into the main characters of the Invisible Entente books (three of which are available now, the fourth to release soon). The story follows the death of Jermaine, a warlock who casts a spell so that at the moment of his death his main 'suspects' are transported into a room from which they cannot escape Even with the use of their 'gifts' without first killing his killer. In order for them to get to the truth, each in turn tells their story of their last and perhaps only meeting with Jermaine but each story ends with Jermaine being alive. So who is killer? And how do they find out when each one swears they left him alive? More importantly, will the have the courage and strength to kill the killer when they discover who it is?
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I received this copy as an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
wow... an awesome book to read with plenty that keep you wondering Who Done It and Why did it happen that way? Somebody was killed and they were of the Supernatural world... apon there death the 6 people that were with the Dead Supernatural. They were pulled into what is called The Invisible Entente magically... 5 of them were of the Supernatural world and there was 1 Human. All they had was a letter on the table with the rules...
What were these rules? Who did the actual murder? and What did the Human have to do with the Murdered Supernatural being... If you want to know the answers to the questions you need to read the book to find out...
I really loved reading this book by Krista Walsh... and if you like a mystery you will too -
Interesting and mysterious
Strangers all gathered by magic to determine who is a murderer. Only one human among the lot of supernatural but even she is not what she seems. We hear each of their stories as they try to determine who is the killer. Each has a different and interesting brand of magic and it makes you want to learn more about these characters. A novel approach to a "who-done-it" mystery. I can't wait to read more about these characters! -
what a fun little read. loved the structure, though because of the length and the nature of the story, it was a bit info-dump-ey for my tastes. i'm interested to read the full-length novels in the series now, I want to see what she can do with more room to play
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The novella “The Invisible Entente” written by Krista Walsh describes how the characters of the main series first met. And it is not a pleasant situation in which they find themselves. Locked in a room with no exit and the only way they can get out is to find their ‘host’ killer. One of them has to die.
I was really looking forward to the Novella. I’ve already read the first two books in the main series and was excited to get a little taste of what the other characters will be like. In the beginning, I needed something to get used to the narrative style. In addition, it was difficult for me to keep track, especially on the first few pages, because the characters hadn’t introduced themselves yet. But I know that this is a problem that I often have when I can only orientate myself with the description of the characters.
When the stories of the characters began, it was exciting to read the narrative voices of the known and still unknown characters. The author did a good job of bringing each character to life and, despite the few pages, giving a sense of who they are.
There are some, where I really look forward to reading from their point of view.
Overall, I found the Novella well done. After reading the hints in the other books about what happened there, certain things didn’t surprise me as much, but I still found it exciting to read. If you are considering joining the series, you could start with the Novella. But it is definitely not a must. -
The Invisible Entente is a prequel novella for the urban fantasy series of the same name by Krista Walsh.
"At the precise moment of warlock Jermaine Hershel's death, seven strangers are transported into a magically sealed room with only a letter from the dead man to explain.
If they want to go home, the way out is simple: discover the murderer — and kill them."
This story is the perfect setup for the series itself, which has a novel for each of the surviving characters of the novella.
I'm just so into this premise and series structure.
Other random reactions as I was reading:
- Tons of fun. Fast-paced. So much magic.
- Hate Jermaine in the best way.
- In The Introduction, it's a bit hard to keep track of the cast of characters, but that gets easier as you get to know them.
- The Letter is GREAT. God I hate Jermaine.
- Vera's chapter is my fave.
- Molly's chapter is a close second.
- Allegra's chapter: oooh steamy.
- Love that each character gets a different chapter division symbol.
In summary:
Stayed up late to finish it. Regret nothing.
Rating:
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This was a quick and interesting read.
It didn't take long to pull me into it, following each of the character's tales, trying to decipher for myself "whodunnit." I was wrong, and I didn't mind!
If I had any complaint on this one, it would be that it was perhaps a tad difficult to keep track of the characters at times, because of their initial descriptor introductions vs their names after they'd told their stories. But it wasn't the worst thing.
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Really interesting set up. Assorted magical folks, and a blind teenage archer - one of whom killed a wizard. One person described it as 12 Angry Men' meets 'And Then There Were None' with a bit of 'Breakfast Club' thrown in – a pretty accurate description! I will have to look further into this series.
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Closed room mystery.
Sadly I knew who the killer was because I had already read Death at Peony House.
The story itself introduces supernatural characters that will be relevant in future books.
I enjoyed it even knowing who the bad guy was.
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Bought this book at the Ottawa Geek Market from the author. When I spoke to her and she explained her books, I was really taken by her passion. And I loved the novella. I also grabbed the first book of her series and I look forward to reading it.
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What a delicious group of characters. Book one is now on my TBR list.
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This is a fantasy murder mystery. When a sorcerer Jermaine Hershel is killed, he sets up a trap that's triggered by his death. The top 7 people Jermaine figures has what it takes to kill him. Then tells them that they can't leave the room until the person who did it is dead.
This series is fascinating. I love meeting all of the characters then them splitting off on their own books.
It remind me of Marshall Ryan Maresca's Maradaine series on a smaller scale. I'm in and will go ahead and get them all now. -
This prequel is many of my favorite types of genres, including fantasy and locked-room mystery. This is a complete and satisfying story in itself, but I can't imagine reading it and not wanting to go on and read the other books, because the characters are so fascinating!
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Short read, great characters, great plot.
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A Paranormal Whodunit
Krista Walsh's The Invisible Entente is the a prequel for her Invisible Entente series. It is also the first book I've read written by Krista Walsh. It is a standalone whodunit novella. There is no cliffhanger ending but you will want more of the characters stories. The characters are so interesting and varied that you just know there's so much more to come. There's a character for everyone... a Succubus, Deamelus, Gorgon-Fae, Semi Goddess, Inccubus, Warlock, Sorceress and a Human. When one of the characters is murdered the others are magically locked into a room until they figure out who is the murderer. After the short glimpse into each person's life you'll want to immediately grab the first book in the series Death At Peony House.
