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Catching Echoes (Reconstructionist Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Meghan Ciana Doidge (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 1,285 ratings
I preferred it when life came in tidy packages. When it didn’t — when something went awry — I was exceedingly skilled at packaging it back up. It was my job to do so after all. I was a reconstructionist. I collected the puzzle pieces, then I gave those pieces to an investigative team to sort out. I didn't ask questions. I didn't offer answers. I saw. I recorded. I moved on. I didn't dwell or obsess. I didn’t hunt down suspects. I didn’t follow clues to find a killer. And I certainly didn’t work side by side with anyone. Least of all, a vampire who I strongly suspected might turn out to be the major missing component at the end of the trail. Then I saw something I couldn't forget. It wasn't the bloodiest thing I'd ever seen. It wasn't even close. But it haunted me. I didn't like being haunted.
And I couldn't figure out how to get it out of my head.
Someone was killing teenaged boys in the Pacific Northwest. Despite my misgivings, if I could help catch a killer, I had to at least try.
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This 68,000 word urban fantasy is the first book in the Reconstructionist Series by author Meghan Ciana Doidge. Author’s note: The ideal reading order of Catching Echoes (Reconstructionist 1) is after the first six books in the Dowser Series and the three books in the Oracle series, but it's not actually necessary to read the Dowser or the Oracle series before reading the Reconstructionist Series.
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5 STARS - ANOTHER AMAZING ADEPT NOVEL - I was so excited to finally get my hands on Wisteria's story. The interactions in other books had intrigued me and - as with so many other characters of Meghan's - I wanted to know more about her. This book is another amazing addition to the Adept universe books. Witty dialogue, fast paced action and characters you can't get enough of. Fans of the other books will love this new series just as much as the others! Can't wait for more - AMAZON USA REVIEWER

5 STARS - AMAZING - Two of my all time favorite characters come together to solve a vampire mystery. How can you top that? Perfection! - AMAZON USA REVIEWER

5 STARS - ANOTHER EXCELLENT BOOK FROM MEGHAN CIANA DOIDGE - Lovely Kett and Wisteria's story. Leaves you wanting more. Great storyline, brillant characters. Not disappointed. More of the same needed. - AMAZON UK REVIEWER

5 STARS - WOW! Another great book by Meghan Ciana Doidge. This was a couldn't put it down until I was finished book. Don't want to spoil it. So if you like mystery and paranormal this is a must read! - GOODREADS REVIEWER

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01NBFI3DH
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Old Man in the CrossWalk Productions
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 29, 2016
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 7.8 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 280 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1927850497
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Reconstructionist
  • Customer Reviews:
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Meghan Ciana Doidge writes tales of true love conquering all, even death. Though sometimes the love is elusive, the vampires and werewolves come out to play in the daylight, and bloody mayhem ensues.

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Customers are enthralled by this series, appreciating how the author maintains intrigue throughout. The book features interesting characters and fast-paced action, with one customer noting how it extends the universe in a satisfying way. Customers praise the writing style, with one review highlighting the consistent world-building.

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66 customers mention "Story quality"66 positive0 negative

Customers are enthralled by the series and appreciate how the author maintains intrigue throughout the narrative, with one customer noting it's a neat little package.

"...Wisteria can reconstruct magical scenes, usually in conjunction with helping solve a crime involving the supernatural...." Read more

"...There was an action-filled, magic-filled fight in a cemetery. I don't have much feeling about Wisteria as a character yet, but I liked her alright...." Read more

"...Reconstructionist series, and while it can stand alone, it is a much richer read if you've taken the time to read the Dowser and Oracle series in..." Read more

"...She is professional and respected like Jade, in the Dowser series...." Read more

33 customers mention "Character development"30 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one review highlighting the strong female protagonist and another noting how the author named one character after their son.

"...It’s like my own personal Easter egg. Blending some new characters with old, this first book in the Reconstructionist series explores the..." Read more

"...filmmaker to build a rich background while simultaneously creating memorable characters...." Read more

"...She has magic and hints at talent that is unused and feared. She is anxiety ridden, somewhat like Rochelle in the Oracle series...." Read more

"...a fascinating world with complicated plots and interesting and sympathetic characters. A great read, and I highly recommend it." Read more

22 customers mention "Readability"22 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly entertaining and a must-read, with one customer noting they can dive right into it.

"...You can dive right in with this book but I highly recommend following the author’s reading order of all of the series." Read more

"...And savoring the full unfolding of each one's back story is worth every re-read." Read more

"...The build up takes time and is definitely worth it." Read more

"...takes me back to D #1, where I could see the potential for a fabulous adventure...." Read more

17 customers mention "Pacing"17 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, particularly its fast-paced action and magic elements, with one customer noting how it extends the universe in a satisfying way.

"...The second read brings depth. The MC's are complex. And savoring the full unfolding of each one's back story is worth every re-read." Read more

"...This author is not one for fast romance. The build up takes time and is definitely worth it." Read more

"...The series all tie together but can be read alone...." Read more

"...I like this series, the solving of a mystery but also a better look into this universe and how magic can be used. On to the next book." Read more

12 customers mention "Writing style"12 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing style of the book, with one noting its consistency within the world it creates, while another appreciates the witty dialogue.

"...successive book and the growth of storyline, characters, dialogue, and author...." Read more

"...On its own it was well written, had an engaging plot line and the characters were fairly well developed...." Read more

"...Well written, as always! I enjoyed getting some backstory on Wisteria, although she still has a lot of secrets and mysteries surrounding her...." Read more

"...I am not usually a sci-fi or fantasy reader, but this writer is such a delight. I can envision all the scenarios because of her detailed writing." Read more

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  • Christine Myers
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another Gripping Read in the Adept Universe
    Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2017
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    I love that I pre-ordered this so when I checked my Kindle library for the next book to read on my birthday, this one just popped up. Happy Birthday to me!

    I was also tickled to see one of the characters was named after my son, Declan (not really but I can pretend). It’s like my own personal Easter egg.

    Blending some new characters with old, this first book in the Reconstructionist series explores the Adept world from the POV of Wisteria Fairchild, a witch with a very specific skill set. Wisteria can reconstruct magical scenes, usually in conjunction with helping solve a crime involving the supernatural.

    In this case, she gets pushed out of her carefully constructed comfort zone when Kett, an elder the vampire Conclave, requests her aid in solving the deaths of teenage boys who have been partially turned into vampires. Though she has strong values regarding the use of her magic and her role in the Adept world, Wisteria finds that she needs to help these boys despite risks to her personal safety.

    There are hints of a dark past and magical potential as yet not realized, providing nice internal conflict along with the plot-driven action.

    For those of us familiar with Kett from the Dowser series, viewing him through Wisteria’s eyes is quite enlightening. He really gets to show us more of his character in this book, and it’s a tad unsettling.

    You can dive right in with this book but I highly recommend following the author’s reading order of all of the series.
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  • Kit
    4.0 out of 5 stars Magic, Mystery, & a Very Vampire-y Vampire
    Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2021
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    First things first, this is kind of a spin-off of the Dowser series, though it doesn't really involve the main characters from that (unless you count Kett), so you could probably read this without having read the Dowser books. However, you'll probably have more understanding of the world and magic if you've read them. Now to my review...

    Ahhh, Kett! You creepy mf. I got so used to how much he changed around Jade that I kinda forgot his intro to the series was him lurking on Jade's balcony, threatening her. It's also been a while since I read those books, and I forgot how inhuman and threatening he is in general. But that's what makes him so interesting! I love Kett. He's my favorite character in the Dowser series so far, so I'm happy to have a series in which, from what I understand, he's the love interest, even though there was none of that love yet in this book.

    The rest was good too! Wisteria's reconstruction magic was cool and unique. Kett's vampireness, and how powerful he is, was interesting. The mystery / crime-solving element kept me wondering but made sense in the end. There was an action-filled, magic-filled fight in a cemetery. I don't have much feeling about Wisteria as a character yet, but I liked her alright. Overall a solid paranormal/urban fantasy book.

    *Rating: 4 Stars // Read Date: 2021 // Format: Ebook via TTS*

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  • Liza Jane
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous start to a new series
    Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2017
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    The world of witches, vampires, necromancers and werewolves~ and much, much more!~ that M C Doidge introduced us to in 'Cupcakes, Trinkets, and other Deadly Magic' (Dowser series, book 1) is expanded here in her latest offering.

    'Catching Echoes' marks the start of the Reconstructionist series, and while it can stand alone, it is a much richer read if you've taken the time to read the Dowser and Oracle series in their entirety.

    Here's what I love about this book and its predecessors: Meghan uses her expertise as an independent filmmaker to build a rich background while simultaneously creating memorable characters. And when the action begins~ because there is always action!~ hang on, because you, dear reader, are going for a ride.

    Here's the other thing I love about these books: the first read gets you in the door of the world she has created. The second read brings depth. The MC's are complex. And savoring the full unfolding of each one's back story is worth every re-read.
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  • Rebecca Goss
    5.0 out of 5 stars somewhat like Rochelle in the Oracle series
    Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2017
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    Wisteria Fairchild is another of Doidge's multifaceted female characters. She has magic and hints at talent that is unused and feared. She is anxiety ridden, somewhat like Rochelle in the Oracle series. She is professional and respected like Jade, in the Dowser series. She certainly lacks Jade's ability to embrace different types of Adepts and to enjoy life to it's fullest. Ket, from the Dowser series, is featured prominently. I was used to Ket with Jade and forgot how intimidating he can be to others. Wisteria seems to gain strength from her experience with Ket and I suspect in upcoming books, their relationship will grow. This author is not one for fast romance. The build up takes time and is definitely worth it.
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  • Nancy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another Fascinating Adept Novel
    Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2023
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    Doidge has created a fascinating world with complicated plots and interesting and sympathetic characters. A great read, and I highly recommend it.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Clever and Pacey
    Reviewed in Australia on October 10, 2019
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    An intricate plot written with craft and consistency.
    First in a series but the story arc concludes with a hefty hook to purchase latter volumes, I may well do.
    The pace is consistent and the characters dimensioned which keeps the pages turning.
    A recommended read
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  • Jennifer Mclean
    5.0 out of 5 stars Incredibly interesting and fun series start
    Reviewed in Canada on March 1, 2017
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    Spectacular start to a good series. I love the character of Kett from Diodge's other Dowser series so I was thrilled to read that he was a main character in this new series. This book left me yearning for more and isn't that what a good book should do? If you haven't read Diodge before then you're missing something truly magical. Either start here or even better, start at the very beginning of the converging story lines and seek out the first book, Cupcakes, Trinkets, and Other Deadly Magic (Dowser Series Book 1) or get the first three books the Dowser series boxed set (there are six books so far). You seriously won't regret it. Dowser Series: Box Set 1 (Dowser Series Box Set)
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  • Mrs. P. E. Picken
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enthralling from the first page to the last Full Stop
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 6, 2017
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    Enthralling,
    The layers of description in this book is incredible, Wisteria we had met in the Dowser series, she came across as stiff and I saw her as a lot older. Getting to know her in the start of this series has been a complete turnaround. I loved all the twists and turns in the story, the interaction between her and her cousin was so effortless and natural. The underlying current between her and Kett, that she is trying to tell herself to be afraid of him yet I think she is lying to herself there. The biggest twist is at the end and you just think NO you cannot end it here!!! Desperate now for the release of the next book. Well done Meghan another treat and the start of another fabulous series I love reading your books.
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  • Margaret
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable
    Reviewed in Australia on October 15, 2019
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    It was a little bit of a slow start for me but I soon got into the book and thoroughly enjoyed the characters and the book
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    Margaret
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Very enjoyable

    Reviewed in Australia on October 15, 2019
    It was a little bit of a slow start for me but I soon got into the book and thoroughly enjoyed the characters and the book
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  • Tosia PA
    4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent series!
    Reviewed in Canada on November 21, 2019
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    Great read to indulge myself for hours!
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