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Diabolical Sword

By: Melissa Erin Jackson
Narrated by: Victoria Villarreal, Mac Fowler, Chris Johnson, Connor Brannigan
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This is the first full-length novel in The Charm Collector series.

A sentient sword. An artifact collector. A whole world of trouble.

My name is Harlow Fletcher, and I’m a charm collector.

As the daughter of bounty hunters, I know more about the criminal underbelly than the average citizen of Luma, California. But when Dad’s work got him killed, and Mom went on the lam, I swore off the profession for myself. Instead, I use my knack for finding rare artifacts—namely illegal magic-laced weapons—to sneak into criminals’ homes after the police have carted them off for their latest infractions. Once I’ve helped myself to the contraband, I sell it to the highest bidder.

While looting my latest victim, I find a gorgeous sword. I immediately regret my decision to steal it. The weapon is alive. It’s lightning-quick, has an anger management problem, and refuses to be left behind. Days later, I count my lucky stars when it takes off on its own.

In less than twenty-four hours, the police are at my door accusing me of murder. While pleading my case, the diabolical sword floats into my apartment, covered in blood. Now we’re on the run, with bounty hunters and government-trained feline shifters hot on our trail. Proving my innocence is going to be a hell of a lot harder with the sentient murder weapon by my side—especially when I might be next on its hit list …

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Interesting story, engaging characters, fun and serious in equal parts. Highly recommended. Female characters who are whole people, not defined by femininity but aren’t masculine to compensate. Fab.

This is brilliant. I read a LOT and this is one of the good ones.

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Perfect escapism, inventive and wonderfully entertaining
A wonderfully entertaining, inventive story. Loved the characters especially Harlow with her sword and attitude. A sentient sword what a great idea, and the character the Author has given it is great fun, and very deadly. The story moves at a good pace with lots of action, intrigue, corruption and magic. Loved it. The story grabbed me from the first and wouldn't let go. One of the most entertaining books I have read this year and I am really looking forward to reading book 2. The audio is enhanced with some sound effects which add to Victoria Villarreal 's superb narration

Wonderfully entertaining

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I really like Melissa’s ability to create characters that you quickly come to know and like. I also love the humour and excitement in her books. I wish the next in the series was available! Great narration as well.

Brilliant writing

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