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Maps, Artifacts, and Other Arcane Magic (Dowser Book 5) Kindle Edition

by Meghan Ciana Doidge (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,749 ratings
One treasure down, two to go … Three months ago, I nearly lost my best friend while retrieving the first instrument of assassination. I also inadvertently released a rival who was definitely unhinged, way more powerful than me, and obsessed with harnessing the deadly power of the artifacts I’d been tasked by the guardian dragons to collect. Add a sexy sentinel and a nearly immortal vampire to the mix, and what could possibly go wrong? Knowing my luck, I was about to find out.

Maps, Artifacts, and Other Arcane Magic is the fifth book in the Dowser series, which is set in the same universe as the Oracle, Reconstructionist, Amplifier, Archivist, and Misfits of the Adept Universe series. While it is not necessary to read all the series, in order to avoid spoilers the ideal reading order of the Adept Universe begins with Cupcakes, Trinkets, and Other Deadly Magic (Dowser 1).
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  1. Book 5 of 9
    Dowser
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    301 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    July 23, 2015
  5. File size
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About the Author

Caitlin Davies is a New York City-based actress, director, and award-winning audiobook narrator. She has narrated a number of popular series and has been nominated for multiple Voice Arts Awards.

Meghan Ciana Doidge is an award-winning writer and independent filmmaker. Her many books include the Dowser series, the Oracle series, and After the Virus. Meghan lives in British Columbia, Canada, with her husband.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0117ZVXO8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Old Man in the CrossWalk Productions; 1st edition (July 23, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 23, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.5 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 301 pages
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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 enjoy the series and find it interesting. They describe the story as suspenseful, fun, and engaging with a believable fantasy world. The characters are well-developed and the pacing is fast. The writing quality is described as good, descriptive, and easy to read. Readers appreciate the humor and find the author's ability to make them laugh.

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73 customers mention "Love of series"73 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the series. They find it interesting and enjoyable, with a fun yet serious tone. Many are committed to the series and find the books hard to put down.

"...book suffering a bit from middle-book-syndrome, it is still very, very good. Well written, and the story is well-paced if a bit on the short side...." Read more

"This was yet another hit for Meghan! The continuity of this series is seamless and the only drawback that I see is that you really need to read them..." Read more

"Excellent continuance of this great story. Sadly, it didn't last long enough to satisfy me...." Read more

"LOVED this series!! I want No. 6 NOW!!! This is a great series. Kept my attention and had me reading into the wee hours every night!..." Read more

44 customers mention "Suspenseful"42 positive2 negative

Customers enjoy the suspenseful story. They find the fantasy world fascinating and believable. The plot twists are evident to the reader, and the adventures keep readers hooked. The characters are well-developed, and the descriptions throughout each chapter add depth. Readers recommend reading the series in order to understand the nuances of the story better.

"...lot left to offer us, her readers, and I feel that Jade's journey is still entirely compelling." Read more

"...Each book is a self contained story, but to really understand all the nuances of the story you really need the back story of events too...." Read more

"...to the next romp with Jade and Co. Notable in this novel is more romance, travel, positive plot evolution and maturation of our protagonist...." Read more

"...Some of the plot twists are very evident to the reader and not evident to the heroine, Jade...." Read more

32 customers mention "Fun read"32 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book. They find the story engaging and complex, with amusing scenes and action that keep them reading into the wee hours every night. The book offers a fun interpretation of the magic and science fiction world.

"...However the repartee between Warner and Kett was quite amusing...." Read more

"Doidge’ s series is a fun, relaxing, and compelling read. The Oracle series fits in nicely at certain intervals...." Read more

"...This is a great series. Kept my attention and had me reading into the wee hours every night!..." Read more

"...is focused on the supernatural element... I find that aspect to be engaging, complex, and intriguing… As that part of the story unfolds, I find..." Read more

26 customers mention "Character development"26 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the character development. They appreciate the protagonist's maturation and the tension between the characters. The female protagonist is described as strong, flawed, and a good female lead.

"...Other than that, I loved this book and Jade as the reluctant heroine. She seems a lot like most of us...." Read more

"...novel is more romance, travel, positive plot evolution and maturation of our protagonist...." Read more

"...The characters are still fun and growing. Jade is a good lead." Read more

"I like the characters. Jade, the main character, is complex and such a feminist while looking for love - friends, partners and a lover...." Read more

22 customers mention "Pacing"22 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's pacing fast and engaging. They describe the characters as quick-witted and loyal. The story is easy to read without any slow or boring sections. Many readers found the series interesting and unpretentious, hooking them from the first page.

"...Well written, and the story is well-paced if a bit on the short side. I did miss Kandy and Drake, who only play small roles this time around...." Read more

"...this story to present itself like a motion picture, natural and unpretentious." Read more

"And learning. Series continues to be interesting and has not become too cliche. The characters are still fun and growing. Jade is a good lead." Read more

"...The stories are fast paced, the characters are engaging, and the heroine charmingly irreverent...." Read more

16 customers mention "Writing quality"16 positive0 negative

Customers find the writing engaging and descriptive. They appreciate the author's use of English language and natural flow with words that make the story easy to read.

"...Well written, and the story is well-paced if a bit on the short side. I did miss Kandy and Drake, who only play small roles this time around...." Read more

"...She has a natural flow with words that enables this story to present itself like a motion picture, natural and unpretentious." Read more

"...Be sure to read them in order. The writing is very good. It is tight and very descriptive. It has depth and conveys more than a surface story...." Read more

"...I especially enjoy the fact that the author uses the English language well...." Read more

11 customers mention "Humor"11 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book. They find the writing witty and relatable, with snarky dialogue. The characters are described as fun and enjoyable.

"...It has depth and conveys more than a surface story. Savor the language...." Read more

"...Very funny and easy reading, doesn't have any slow or boring sections. You easily get sucked in from the start. I had to race to get all the series!" Read more

"I love the character of Jade: she's funny, quick-witted, extremely loyal to friends and family, and this woman seriously kicks butt!..." Read more

"Quick paced and humorous and a fun interpretation of the magic and science fiction world. Likeable characters and good descriptions." Read more

6 customers mention "Improvement"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's improvement over the previous one. They say it starts out great and ends even better.

"4 Stars... This one was an improvement over the previous book, however, I still struggled with some aspects of the story... Let me start by saying..." Read more

"...She grows with each novel. The Oracle series really adds meaning and good characters. Be sure to read them in order. The writing is very good...." Read more

"This series gets better and better as you go. I struggled through the first half of book 1 only because i felt a good story in the making...." Read more

"...Meghan's writing strikes all the right chords and this book starts out great and ends even greater. You want love and fight and comedy?..." Read more

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  • Grace Outta Book Room
    5.0 out of 5 stars Obstacles, secrets, and silver laced spells
    Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2015
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    Well, this installment in the Dowser series was very much a quest book. Or rather a Dungeons & Dragons adventure- yes, I went there. However this did not lessen my enjoyment of the story. The story itself relies heavily on the Instruments of Assassination like the previous book did. So we are again treated to exotic locals and scary/exciting magic. This takes up much of the book, which is fine, but what I relished most was the moments where the interpersonal relationships were at the forefront. I really love Jade and I like seeing her work through her relationship with Warner. They are at times playful and at times hot. I love seeing and hearing more about Kett; both his history and the changes he has undergone since London. However these moments are small compared to the amount of action in the story. I'd really like to see more of the Guardians since Jade, (and therefore the readers) are in the dark regarding the Guardians thoughts and beliefs. I think that this story is transitional in many ways. We are introduced to a new crazy villainess. We are told about the changes in attitude and position of the characters around Jade. We don't get to see much of it, which is frustrating, but I still must give this book 5 stars. Because, for a middle book suffering a bit from middle-book-syndrome, it is still very, very good. Well written, and the story is well-paced if a bit on the short side. I did miss Kandy and Drake, who only play small roles this time around. However the repartee between Warner and Kett was quite amusing. And I really like the way new trio of side characters (from San Francisco) were written. They were an interesting counterpoint to the Dower and Oracle and their compatriots. And we get gently reminded that Jade, for all her crazy powers, has really only been exposed to the tiniest bit of magic so far. I look forward to continuing the series, to see the width and breadth of magic in Jade's world and in herself. I feel that Doidge has a lot left to offer us, her readers, and I feel that Jade's journey is still entirely compelling.
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  • Gwen G
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another Hit for Meghan Diana Doidge!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2015
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    This was yet another hit for Meghan! The continuity of this series is seamless and the only drawback that I see is that you really need to read them in order. Each book is a self contained story, but to really understand all the nuances of the story you really need the back story of events too. Other than that, I loved this book and Jade as the reluctant heroine. She seems a lot like most of us. Just dealing with life, albeit a very magical one, one step, one moment, one trial at a time. The romance with the Sentinel is just like real life. With the push-pull of attraction and the uncertainty that happens in real life. As for her relationship with the Vampire, Kitt, it's warm and complicated and convoluted in the extreme. Jade is a strong woman who deals with her "task" of retrieving the instruments of destruction as well as she can, in a world where she is both the least powerful and the most dangerous (at times) person in the group. Love, love, love this series!
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  • P Chez
    4.0 out of 5 stars Five
    Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2015
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    Excellent continuance of this great story. Sadly, it didn't last long enough to satisfy me. Looking forward to the next romp with Jade and Co. Notable in this novel is more romance, travel, positive plot evolution and maturation of our protagonist. Hoping for a longer book next time but glad this author is prolific. She has a natural flow with words that enables this story to present itself like a motion picture, natural and unpretentious.
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  • Nancy
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Series
    Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2023
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    Doidge’ s series is a fun, relaxing, and compelling read. The Oracle series fits in nicely at certain intervals. Jade and gang are managing to retrieve the gratin slayer relics with an interesting twist. Can’t wait to see where this goes.
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  • Robbin A Nickerson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Chocolate and Witches and Gods, Oh My!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2015
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    LOVED this series!! I want No. 6 NOW!!! This is a great series. Kept my attention and had me reading into the wee hours every night! Some of the plot twists are very evident to the reader and not evident to the heroine, Jade. However, all through the series, Jade does admit that at times she is not the sharpest human or the fastest on figuring out clues. But that is a very small criticism and easily overlooked. Just for the shoe references and chocolate references alone, this series is worth the read! Warning: do not read while hungry or craving anything sweet!!!
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars I can't get enough!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2024
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    How am I just finding this series?!?! The world, the characters, and the bonds between are so richly described and expressed; I want to know them and spend time with them! (And visit the bakery, of course!)
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  • Theresa
    4.0 out of 5 stars Stop dumbing down your heroine...
    Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2019
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    4 Stars... This one was an improvement over the previous book, however, I still struggled with some aspects of the story... Let me start by saying that I am most invested in this series when the story is focused on the supernatural element... I find that aspect to be engaging, complex, and intriguing… As that part of the story unfolds, I find myself captivated and eagerly turning the page to see what direction the story will take... Unfortunately, the pieces that are lacking for me are the romantic aspect and the personality of the MC, Jade... I am baffled as to the direction of the romance; it seems forced and unbelievable given the occurrences in the first three reads... The connection with the sentinel lacks any and all chemistry and has seemingly come out of nowhere; she meets him in book 4 and all of a sudden is madly in love, WHAT???... It just does not add up for me when you have potential with both Kett or Desmond... Perhaps things will shift and become clear, but for right now that is a low point for me in the series... Also, the author needs to stop dumbing down her heroine... You cannot say that she is the most powerful supernatural being and then make her more concerned about her clothing and hair than she is about the threat looming in front of them... This naivety worked in the first book due to her being sheltered from her abilities, but now it just makes her appear incapable and shallow... Give her some depth and grit; allow her to demonstrate her strength, intelligence, and ability as a powerful supernatural... We get tiny glimpses of it, but then some one liner comes in and wipes it all out... She has great potential, let her soar!:)
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  • TG
    5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant read
    Reviewed in France on February 14, 2025
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    A good book for those interested in this subject
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  • Jennifer Mclean
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best ever
    Reviewed in Canada on July 31, 2016
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    ABSOLUTELY Spectacular. This one Jade spends most of the book with the vampire and her boyfriend the sentinel. They're two of my favorite characters, especially Kett. I especially liked reading all the nuanced ways Jade reads Kett's behavior. They're relationship is festinating and so well written.

    Jade is after the second instrument of assassination and she's about to find out more about the dragons and her father than she may want to know. We finally see Jade more clearly in relation to the dragons and her father specifically. If you're a fan you'll LOVE this. This was a pivotal book.
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  • Ms. J. A. Millington
    5.0 out of 5 stars Jade does it again!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 27, 2016
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    Fantastic 5th book, I heart Jade, Kett and Kandy, they all kick ass really well! I don't want too give much away, except you've surpassed yourself again with another funny and original story, thank goodness for the Sentinel as there's always time for that in anyone's life.
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  • just wanna keep reading
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic instalment! Had the feel of building to something ...
    Reviewed in Australia on July 24, 2015
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    Fantastic instalment! Had the feel of building to something bigger in the next book... Can't wait! haha! Oh, and I challenge you to read any of these books without something chocolate in hand!
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  • Namara
    4.0 out of 5 stars Another intriguing tale
    Reviewed in Canada on February 10, 2017
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    What more flattering can be said than I was disappointed when the story ended. A very likeable, enjoyable, readable series.
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