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Fire Raiser

Spellbinder #2 / 2
by Melanie Rawn
Fire Raiser (Spellbinder #2) by Melanie Rawn
★ 6.00 / 1
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Bestseller Melanie Rawn plunges down the back stairs of the old South into a dark world of family secrets and the international flesh trade that lies underneath the surface of small town politics and romance.

Holly McClure and Evan Lachlan have survived the fiery beginning of their romance and left Manhattan for Holly’s ancestral home to raise their children. Evan’s the county sheriff; Holly is still a trouble-making Spellbinder trying to manipulate her family as if they were characters in one of her novels.

But something’s not right in Pocahontas County. Churches are being burned down in mysterious acts of arson with a taint of magic on them. Sheriff Lachlan suspects that they have something to do with the new owners of the old Westmoreland plantation, now a very upscale inn, but even if he could find proof, it’s going to be hard to bring a case of Black Magic before a Judge — even in Pocahontas County, where witchcraft is the family business of all the oldest clans.

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FantasyUrban Fantasy
Release date: April 8, 2009

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Melanie Rawn

Melanie Rawn

Melanie Rawn’s name is synonymous with the intricate world-building and vivid characterizations that have captivated readers of fantasy for decades. Known for her richly imagined universes and complex plots, Rawn’s stories often blend political intrigue, deep emotional stakes, and the kind of magic that feels both ancient and relevant. With a career that spans across multiple decades, Rawn’s works have left an indelible mark on the genre.

Born in the United States, Rawn’s fascination with storytelling began early, steeped in her love for fantasy and mythology. She honed her craft at a time when the genre was undergoing a shift, and her works quickly became recognized for their originality and depth. Rawn’s Dragon Prince and Exiles trilogies are beloved not just for their sweeping narratives, but for the compelling characters at the heart of her stories. Readers are drawn to her ability to craft nuanced, relatable figures within vast, magical worlds, exploring themes of love, power, and the consequences of ambition.

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Rawn’s work is often noted for its focus on the human side of fantasy—she is less interested in epic battles between good and evil and more invested in the morally complex and richly textured lives of her characters. Her works offer layers of complexity, from personal journeys of growth to intricate political dynamics. Rawn weaves magic seamlessly into her stories, making it as much a part of the characters' everyday lives as their emotions and decisions. It’s this ability to marry character development with world-building that has helped her maintain a loyal fanbase over the years.

Though her books have been praised for their epic scope and ambition, it’s Rawn’s delicate balance between intimate personal stakes and grand, overarching plots that keeps her readers coming back. Whether exploring the struggles of a mage learning to control powerful abilities or a kingdom on the brink of war, her storytelling is rich with a sense of history and depth that makes her fantasy worlds feel incredibly real.

With works that continue to inspire both new and long-time fantasy readers, Melanie Rawn remains a beloved figure in speculative fiction. Whether you’re discovering her worlds for the first time or revisiting them, her stories promise to be just as captivating as they were when they first entered the fantasy landscape.

Spellbinder

Spellbinder consists of two books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

Spellbinder (Spellbinder #1)
★ 6.00 / 1
Fire Raiser (Spellbinder #2)
★ 6.00 / 1


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