The Hummingbird Wizard - Softcover

Blevins, Meredith

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0692203869 ISBN 13: 9780692203866

Publisher: WordWorx Publishing, 2015

Synopsis

Three generations of bewitching women. Zero respect for the rules.

This sexy, witty, suspenseful, and wildly original mystery paints the portrait of a vibrant family. When the Szabo women put their heads together, sometimes bending a few laws, balance and justice are restored . . . At least temporarily.

"Blevins flavors her lively prose with frequent humor and unexpected twists. Readers will be drawn in by the riveting characters, great plot, and insights into Gypsy culture." ~ Library Journal, starred review, Best of Year, Genre Fiction

Moving on with her life after the unexpected death of her husband, Annie Szabo and her grown daughter are settled in, and finally earning some real bucks. But when Annie’s oldest friend, Jerry, turns up dead, she is plunged back into the family—an outrageous clan of Gypsies—that she tried to leave behind. Suspecting murder, Annie must form an alliance with Madame Mina, her fortune-telling mother-in-law . . . . the quirky heart of the Szabo family.

To catch the killer, three generations of women pull out all the stops, using ancient curses, a talent for petty theft, love magic, a strong sense of humor, flirtation, and their family bond which is much stronger than death. Rising from the mayhem is an extraordinary Gypsy man, the Hummingbird Wizard. Appearing in Annie’s life, and in her bed, he could prove to be the only person to bring the scattered pieces of the community, and Annie’s life, together. Or, he could tear it all apart forever in the wake of passion and revenge.

“If you don’t fall in love with the Szabo’s you don’t have hormones!” ~ Kirkus

"Meredith Blevins covers new literary ground ... pulling it off with flair and grace and humor." ~ Jonathan Kellerman

Publishers Weekly raved in a starred review: "Fascinating Gypsy lore, unforgettable characters and a wicked sense of humor distinguish Blevins's highly unusual novel . . . This stellar first, with its assured prose, will delight any mystery or women’s fiction fan.”

"An exciting debut. Meredith Blevins has written a thoroughly original first novel with characters you'll never forget." --Tony Hillerman

LIBRARY JOURNAL named it one of theirTOP FIVE books of the year.

“Meredith Blevins has a sorcerer’s command of language, and ear for electric dialog . . . A master in the making.” Loren D. Estleman, multiple Spur and Edgar Award-winning author.

"A terrific read of a truly intriguing, finely crafted mystery."Clive Cussler

“I had a splendid time with the unforgettable Szabos—particularly the unsinkable Madame Mina and the wizard himself, one of the sexiest heroes I’ve come across in a long while.” ~ Julie Smith, Edgar Award-winning author of the Skip Langdon and Talba Wallis series.

About this title

From the Inside Flap

"An exciting debut. Meredith Blevins has written a thoroughly original first novel with characters you'll never forget."
--Tony Hillerman, bestselling author of Hunting Badger

"A terrific read of a truly intriguing, finely crafted mystery."
--Clive Cussler

Driving full steam ahead with her life after the unexpected death of her husband, Annie Szabo was not planning on veering off course again. But her late husband's family, an outrageous and proud clan of Gypsies, has other plans. When Annie's oldest friend, Jerry, turns up dead, she is plunged back into the family she tried to leave behind.

Suspecting murder, Annie is forced to form an alliance with Madame Mina, her stubborn and powerful mother-in-law, the heart of the Szabo family. Determined to catch Jerry's killer, the two women must unlock the pattern of a tapestry wild with lawyers, criminals, kink, magic, and even more death. One thing is certain--to catch a killer with a hidden agenda, Annie and Mina must use all of their resources: ancient curses, a talent for petty theft, bizarre love magic, a Gypsy PI, and a strong sense of humor.

Rising from the center of this mayhem is a strange Romany man, the Hummingbird Wizard. Appearing in Annie's life, and in Annie's bed, he could prove to be the only one to help her bring the scattered pieces of her life and community together. Or he could tear it apart forever in the wake of passion and horrible revenge.

In this sexy, witty, suspenseful, and wildly original novel, Meredith Blevins paints a portrait of a vibrant family, led by two bold women who refuse to let a little homicide ruin their enjoyment of life.

"Trouble in a fine-looking package; that fatal dynamic duo..."

"In The Hummingbird Wizard, Meredith Blevins covers new literary ground, introducing us to a fascinating, dark world, and pulling it off with flair and grace and humor."
-Jonathan Kellerman

"Damn fine book. A terrific read of a truly intriguing, finely crafted mystery. With The Hummingbird Wizard, Meredith Blevins explores new territory in a new dimension other authors have feared to go." -Clive Cussler

"Meredith Blevins has a sorcerer's command of language, an ear for electric dialogue.... A new master in the making." -Loren D. Estleman, multiple Spur and Edgar Award-winning author

"I had a splendid time with the unforgettable Szabos --particularly the unsinkable Madame Mina and the wizard himself, one of the sexiest heroes I've come across in a long while." -Julie Smith, Edgar Award-winning author of the Skip Langdon and Talba Wallis series

"The Hummingbird Wizard is a lively high-energy romp. I predict when you finish her book you will find yourself in a good mood." -Tim Sandlin, bestselling author of Sorrow Floats and Skipped Parts

About the Author

Meredith lives with her husband, author Win Blevins, and their family in the Canyonlands. She has been a creative arts therapist, an award-winning travel writer, and has published five books, including "The Hummingbird Wizard, Long and Winding Road "and "Red Hot Empress. "

Edition details

• Publisher: WordWorx Publishing
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0692203869
• ISBN 13: 9780692203866
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 389