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Chasing Lightning: An Urban Fantasy Adventure (Magic of Nasci Book 1) Kindle Edition

by DM Fike (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 184 ratings
The other nature wizards wield fire, earth, air, and water to protect the forest.

Only I bring the lightning.

My name’s Ina, and I command the elements like an honest-to-goddess nature wizard. I’ve defeated my fair share of creepy cryptids that go bump in the night, but now a monster with a Medusa gaze preys upon the Oregon coast. It’s going on a murder spree against the native fauna. It doesn’t help that game warden Vincent Garcia has noticed an uptick in endangered carcasses and blames me for poaching them.

I do have an ace up my sleeve with my unique lightning magic. The only problem: it’s like using a stick of dynamite to kill a house spider. I’m not supposed to use it, but the supernatural predator grows stronger every day. Either I banish this horror show soon, or there won’t be much forest left to protect.

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Chasing Lightning is the first in the action-packed Magic of Nasci series that explores the magical dangers that lurk deep in the woods. It’s like Avatar: The Last Airbender and urban fantasy had a superhero love child.

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  1. Book 1 of 9
    Magic of Nasci
  2. Print length
    191 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    May 27, 2020
  5. Reading age
    13 - 18 years
  6. File size
    916 KB
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Water, Earth, Fire, Air
Nature wizards use their elemental magic and befriend animal spirits...
To protect our forests from supernatural threats.

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"A one of a kind magical romp in a world not far removed from our own. Relatable characters, charming wit, and a compelling story. Could not put it down!" -Lori Drake, author of the Grant Wolves series

About the Author

DM Fike worked in the video game industry for over a decade, starting out as a project manager and eventually becoming a story writer for characters, plots, and missions. Born in Idaho's Magic Valley (you can't make this stuff up), DM Fike lived in Japan teaching English before calling Oregon home. She loves family, fantasy, and food (mostly in that order) and is on the constant look out for new co-op board games to play.

Website: dmfike.com
Facebook: facebook.com/DMFikeAuthor
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0874J2G4Z
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Avalon Labs LLC (May 27, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 27, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 916 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 191 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 184 ratings

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DM Fike wanted desperately to become a superhero growing up. Barring that, she would have enjoyed riding a unicorn or at least meeting a fairy. Since none of that happened, she decided to write books about everyday people discovering magic through a series of epic adventures. She’s currently living out her own happily-ever-after with her husband and two wonderful children in Oregon.

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Customers find this urban fantasy book engaging and entertaining, with a unique magic system and well-developed characters. Moreover, the writing style receives positive feedback, and one customer notes it's set in actual locations in Oregon. Additionally, the book serves as a great start for the series.

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15 customers mention "Readability"15 positive0 negative

Customers find the book fascinating and entertaining, with one customer noting it's a fast-paced urban fantasy.

"Very entertaining fantasy read. The author does a wonderful job creating memorable characters with a fast paced story line. Loved it." Read more

"...Because it is a unique premise, it makes for a fascinating read and an enjoyable and fast paced urban fantasy for UF fans." Read more

"...at 3☆, but the editing and proofing were good and the story unique enough to intrigue." Read more

"The characters are wonderful and quirky. The plot is twisty and interesting. The world building is great...." Read more

9 customers mention "Worldbuilding"9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the worldbuilding in the book, particularly its unique magic system, with one customer noting a different take on earth, air, water, and fire elemental magic.

"...Because it is a unique premise, it makes for a fascinating read and an enjoyable and fast paced urban fantasy for UF fans." Read more

"I absolutely love books that have a well thought out and executed world with a unique magic system...." Read more

"...The plot is twisty and interesting. The world building is great. I'm looking forward to reading the next book." Read more

"Well written, interesting world building, engaging if stubborn heroine. I enjoyed the book even though I rarely read YA any more" Read more

7 customers mention "Start"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's start engaging, with one mentioning it's the best first lines in history, and another noting it's the first in a series with four more books planned.

"...The combination of these two things make this an epic beginning to this series...." Read more

"...There are four more books in the series, which I've purchased (a rarity for me), a fifth book in the works that I've pre-ordered, and..." Read more

"...I can't wait to read the rest of the series. This was a great start." Read more

"I recommend this intriguingly thrilling book, and the series it begins, to readers who love reading about magical creatures and their guardians...." Read more

6 customers mention "Character development"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one mentioning the engaging but stubborn heroine.

"Very entertaining fantasy read. The author does a wonderful job creating memorable characters with a fast paced story line. Loved it." Read more

"The characters are wonderful and quirky. The plot is twisty and interesting. The world building is great...." Read more

"Well written, interesting world building, engaging if stubborn heroine. I enjoyed the book even though I rarely read YA any more" Read more

"...event (watch the YouTube video on the exploding whale), the characters are a delight, the conflicts are realistic, and the action and tension are..." Read more

5 customers mention "Writing style"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, describing it as well written, with one customer noting it is well thought out.

"I absolutely love books that have a well thought out and executed world with a unique magic system...." Read more

"Well written, interesting world building, engaging if stubborn heroine. I enjoyed the book even though I rarely read YA any more" Read more

"...mistakes whatsoever, and (at least from my POV) the author's writing style is exceptional...." Read more

"...this book takes off and found out the WHY big words fit right in, OUTSTANDING read" Read more

3 customers mention "Location"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate that the book is set in actual locations in Oregon.

"...Set in actual locations in Oregon, and referencing at least one actual event (watch the YouTube video on the exploding whale), the characters are a..." Read more

"...It is also set along the Oregon coast, so right in my neck of the woods! So I tried it...." Read more

"...I love the mixing of the fantasy world with real, actual places. (*bonus points because I’ve been to most places referenced!)..." Read more

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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars very entertaining fantasy read
    Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2024
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    Very entertaining fantasy read. The author does a wonderful job creating memorable characters with a fast paced story line. Loved it.
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  • Spinneretta
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good
    Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2023
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    A different take on magic and magic wielding people, this is the story of Ina, an apprentice shepherd, whose job it is to protect the nature spirits from being drained by evil spirits.
    Although she is told that no-one can harness lightning, Ina feels drawn to storms, and compelled to try.
    When she and her mentor come across a possessed whale, it sends her on a dangerous journey as she tries to keep everyone safe, all while trying to harness the lightning.

    As I said above, this is a different take on the magical world, but an interesting one. While Ina has some dangerous adventures, we don’t really learn much about her abilities, mostly because she doesn’t know much about the lightning either!
    Because it is a unique premise, it makes for a fascinating read and an enjoyable and fast paced urban fantasy for UF fans.
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  • Jennifer Slusher
    5.0 out of 5 stars Epic World building
    Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2024
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    I absolutely love books that have a well thought out and executed world with a unique magic system. The combination of these two things make this an epic beginning to this series.

    While I did enjoy the book I have to admit that the main character is kinda selfish, brash and doesn't listen to others or their advice very well. I really hope that as the series continues and grows that she also grows out of these character flaws
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  • Kae Bender - Writer and former Editor
    3.0 out of 5 stars Well crafted draft that needs more substance
    Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2021
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    I was perplexed by the unique world created in this entertaining fast read. The problem of the vaettur (monsters) draining "pith" from the protected pinnipeds (seals) seemed non-sensical when so many dryant (ethereal) animals in the Nasci plane drew their pith from the elements directly. For the shepherds to merely slaughter the invading parents and babies, while failing to consider the needs and reasons for the parents to cross the rift, seemed prejudicial and short-sighted.

    I was also troubled by the conflict between the various mentor-protege teams. Rather than all working together for the good of their mutual culture, there seemed to be a rather unhealthy competition. Perhaps Ina's rebel characteristics created conflict, but the clique-ish blonde pair seemed more chip-on-th-shoulder-oriented regardless.

    I'd also have liked a bit more culture-building to explain the Nasci abilities and protection program; it remained ill-defined and nebulous as to why certain creatures were beneficial and protected while others were slaughtered as evil. Without more context and development, I'm barely at 3☆, but the editing and proofing were good and the story unique enough to intrigue.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great start for the series.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2024
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    The characters are wonderful and quirky. The plot is twisty and interesting. The world building is great. I'm looking forward to reading the next book.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding YA Fantasy
    Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2021
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    Well written, interesting world building, engaging if stubborn heroine. I enjoyed the book even though I rarely read YA any more
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting and FUn
    Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2020
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    I was lured into reading this book by a sample first chapter -- and oh my was I hooked! Ina's first adventure was the most fun I've had since the early Harry Potter books. Set in actual locations in Oregon, and referencing at least one actual event (watch the YouTube video on the exploding whale), the characters are a delight, the conflicts are realistic, and the action and tension are riveting. Making my enjoyment even greater, this is a rare occasion in which I found no editing mistakes whatsoever, and (at least from my POV) the author's writing style is exceptional. There are four more books in the series, which I've purchased (a rarity for me), a fifth book in the works that I've pre-ordered, and (if you sign up for the author's newsletter) a short prequel. If the stars align for this author, I think a movie deal would be well-deserved.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Dang! Someone else already said it was a "Delight!"
    Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2020
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    Someone stole my word, but I still think "delight" is the right one, so I'm keeping it. This novel was a pleasure.

    As someone who grew up in the Pacific Northwest, the descriptions of the particular elements are very apt and bring to mind my own palpable experiences in the heavy forests and perpetually cold coastline. Also the feature that Oregon is split, little known to those not from there, by a mountain range separating wet and rainy forests in the west from deserts in the east (Oregon is mostly desert).

    I totally loved the (not a spoiler) exploding whale, which is a genuine part of Oregon coast history (look it up!)

    Massive props. Great read. :)
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  • Mrs S J McKinlay
    5.0 out of 5 stars A unique take …
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 2, 2023
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    So interesting and refreshing to read a book that concerns the supernatural with a unique take on the situation. No vampires or ghosts, simply ‘shepherds’ that look after the flock (all animals on earth) and protect them from supernatural attacks. Ina is a trainee shepherd but a little different as she cannot only harness the usual elemental powers but also has an affinity with lightning too! She’s also struggling to leave normal life behind. A lovely book that kept me enthralled until the end.
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  • Smileyrie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating
    Reviewed in Australia on June 18, 2024
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    Just when you think you’ve seen pretty much every take on magic, someone comes up with a new twist. Please excuse me while I go read the next instalment
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  • Mrs. Bruce
    4.0 out of 5 stars No sex or swearing
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 21, 2021
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    I enjoyed this book, especially as it had no sex or swearing and just a hint of romance at the end.
    Ina was a bit "stroppy" but brave. The magic element was a bit different - protecting animals, in her
    case mostly seals. It was rather short and finished at 90% so I wouldn't have wanted to pay full price.
    I would read another by this author.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars chasing lightning
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 28, 2024
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    This is the first book from this author that I have read , but it won’t be the last. Definitely worth the read. Already got the next book in the series
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  • J. V. Williams
    4.0 out of 5 stars Well written, enjoyable, but short.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 9, 2020
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    First I would like to say that I enjoyed the story, the characters, the world building and so on. Its a good story.

    The only problem i have with it really is that it is a bit short, it will probably only take you 2 or three hours to read, and as such I would suggest that the book feels a little overpriced.
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