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The Winter Spirits (The Foxfires Trilogy Book 1) Kindle Edition

by E. C. Hibbs (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 22 ratings
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If you sing to the Spirits, be prepared for their answer...

The Long Dark has come and the Northlands will not see daylight for two months. Silence falls with the snow, and Spirits roam the three Worlds. It is a time of beauty, magic, and danger.

When the Spirit of the Northern Lights steals his best friend’s soul, apprentice mage Tuomas is determined to find help. However, his own fledgling power gets the better of him, and he accidentally rips the Spirit out of the sky, trapping her in human form. Alongside his feared icy companion and the mysterious wandering mage Lilja, Tuomas begins a quest across frozen tundra and into ethereal Spirit realms.

But a terrible shadow lingers just out of sight, its gaze fixed on him. And behind her composed façade, the Spirit holds secrets of her own...
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    12 - 18 years
  2. Book 1 of 3
    The Foxfires Trilogy
  3. Print length
    321 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Publication date
    January 31, 2020
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B083W1KM29
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ E. C. Hibbs (January 31, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 31, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3651 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 321 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1659189373
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 22 ratings

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E. C. Hibbs is an award-winning author and artist, often found lost in the woods or in her own imagination. Her writing has been featured in the British Fantasy Society Journal, and she has provided artworks in various mediums for clients across the world. She is also a calligrapher and live storyteller, with a penchant for fairytales and legends. She adores nature, fantasy, history, and anything to do with winter. She lives with her family in Cheshire, England.

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4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9 out of 5
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I've followed this author for many years after discovering her on YouTube. She has a practical, fun, and exciting delivery.I was excited to see a new series published in 2020. After reading the prologue of the 1st book, I was hooked. With other books it take me while to find the escape. It's refreshing to pick this book up and be transported to another world.
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kubaton
5.0 out of 5 stars Welcome to a beautiful new mythological landscape
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2020
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Welcome to a land of winter beauty, where people live in harmony with both the seasons and the spirits that occupy the worlds Above and Below. That is, until Tuomas, a mage-in-training, accidentally pulls the Spirit of the Lights out of the heavens and puts her into an earthly body. Now, with the help of another powerful mage, and a local village girl, Tuomas must find a way to return the White Fox One to her proper place in the World Above so that she can once again dance with the spirits of the ancestors and ight up the Long Dark with the beautiful glow of the aurora borealis. But first Tuomas must understand his own power, and accept who he really is.

I really enjoyed this book because it's a different kind of mythology than what I've read before. And the author does a greeat job of building a beautiful world out of what would otherwise be a cold, barren landscape. Page-Hibbs makes the forzen North into a place that effortlessly exudes magic and beauty. I found this story to be a charming read, with really memorable characters. I can't wait for the next book in the series!
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Louisa Dent
5.0 out of 5 stars Magic and adventure
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2020
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First time read by this author but won't be the last. The book was beautifully written and an enjoyable read. Toumas is training to be a Mage, when his best friend makes the mistake of insult ing the Spirit of the Northern Lights and she takes his soul. Setting him on the journey of a life time and uncovering truths he never knew. Will he be able to complete all his tasks and survive it in the process. Can't wait to read the next book in the series
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Randy Kafka
5.0 out of 5 stars Writing style that draws you in
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2021
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I've followed this author for many years after discovering her on YouTube. She has a practical, fun, and exciting delivery.

I was excited to see a new series published in 2020. After reading the prologue of the 1st book, I was hooked. With other books it take me while to find the escape. It's refreshing to pick this book up and be transported to another world.
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Randy Kafka
5.0 out of 5 stars Writing style that draws you in
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2021
I've followed this author for many years after discovering her on YouTube. She has a practical, fun, and exciting delivery.

I was excited to see a new series published in 2020. After reading the prologue of the 1st book, I was hooked. With other books it take me while to find the escape. It's refreshing to pick this book up and be transported to another world.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Winter Spirits by E. C. Hibbs
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2020
The prolog introduces a pair of traveling mage’s, Kari and Lilja. For many years they have wandered, ever since the Great Bear Spirit had brought Lilja back from the edge of death. She found she could not live peacefully in a village, too many people wanted too much from her, so began the wandering life. Kari, her older brother, joined Lilja so she wouldn’t be alone in her travels. They are both powerful mages.

Tuomas has come of age to be an apprentice mage in the village Akerfjorden, just south of the stark, brutal, but beautiful in its own right Northlands. When his best friend, Mihka, insults the Spirit of the Northern Lights she attacks and takes the boy’s life-soul, but leaves his body-soul intact which leaves Mihka in a coma like state. Tuomas vows to get his life-soul back. Henrik, the village mage, suggests seeking out the traveling mages. He thinks they may have enough power to retrieve his friend’s life-soul. So begins Tuomas’s quest during the season of the Long Dark.

At the beginning of his quest Tuomas rages at the night sky at the injustice that has befallen his friend, his emotions are raw and strong enough to pull the Spirit of the Lights down to earth and in human form. Now he has an angry Spirit to deal with. Try as he might, he can’t figure out how to get her back up to the World Above where she belongs.

Ms. Hibbs weaves an enchanting tale with several story arcs. Her characters are believable and well rounded. The scenic landscapes are beautifully described, as are the villages Tuomas travels through. Ms. Hibbs has not only invented a new land for her tales, but also a mythology for its inhabitants. The danger is palatable and intense. Misunderstandings are life changing.

If you enjoy unique epic fantasy stories, you should give “The Winter Spirits” a try. I don’t think you will be disappointed.

FYI: “The Winter Spirits” is book 1 of E. C. Hibbs’s series, The Foxfires Trilogy. Ms. Hibbs uses British spelling. **Originally written for "Books and Pals" book blog. May have received a free review copy.** November 2, 2020.
Format/Typo Issues: A few small proofing misses as in missing words or letters that change the word, and extra words.
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Brianna
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully captivating!
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2020
I’m not usually a “base a book on its cover” kind of person but the cover immediately captivated me and as I started reading this wonderful story I found that the story was even more compelling. Anything with magic is usually a win for me but the very fact that it takes place during winter is something else that drew me in as it’s not something you see very often. All around this was probably one of my favorite reads of the year.
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Jaime R.
5.0 out of 5 stars A refreshing new story
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2020
What a beautiful story. It is definitely one of a kind. I do believe this author, after some research, loosely based the idea on her yearly trips to Lapland.

It does capture you and is well written. Tuomas is a mage that needs to save his best friend after he offended one of the winter spirits.

There's a lot to this one. I can't wait to read the next one.
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Madeline C
5.0 out of 5 stars Foxfires Trilogy
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 6, 2022
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Bought this trilogy after reading the epilogue for Winter Spirits, via look inside option on Amazon.

E C Hibbs takes the reader on adventures across the frozen tundra of the Northlands, so quiet you can hear the ice groan and crack.

This trilogy follows the coming of age journey of Tomas, an apprentice mage seeking help to save a friend and right a wrong to restore the balance of the 3 realms, encountering along the way revered spirits, another mages and traversing the realms.

Tuomas, starts his journey across the frozen tundra unaware there are folk; who know his secret, desire it for themselves.

Will Tuomas survive these encounters to pass his mage test, save his friends, family and appease the spirits.
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Matthew Ashman
5.0 out of 5 stars A great start to what is bound to be an intriguing trilogy
Reviewed in Australia on March 24, 2020
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From its rather eerie beginning, to its inevitable conclusion, the Winter Spirits is by far the best EC Hibbs book I have read thus far and, in my opinion, brilliantly showcases her development as an author. Although there were some grammatical errors - whether by the author's oversight, or simply the way it came out in printing - the story was too well crafted for these to be significant detractors; the characters - including the eponymous Winter Spirit - were easily brought to life in the reader's mind, while the twists and turns of its development added layer upon layer, drawing you further into, especially when that character development initially led you to believe you had misjudged a friend you might have grown to trust. If I had only one criticism of the story itself - and truly, I can only give one - it is the fact that saying goodbye to the eponymous character seemed as if it were happening way too soon, as if you had lost a friend just as you were getting to know her. Yes, I realise that final statement may feel as if it has spoiled the ending for those of you who haven't yet read the book, by my advice is to read it anyway, because you'll not find cause to regret it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Magical
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 6, 2021
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From the prologue you are pulled into the world of mages. The story flowed beautifully and it was a very easy read. If you love Michelle Pavers Chronicles of Ancient Darkness you will love this!

Looking forward to the second book.
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H. Lofthouse
5.0 out of 5 stars A vividly written and enjoyable adventure
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 22, 2022
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The storytelling carried me away to the frozen North, in this beautifully written tale of otherworldly magic and shamanism. Atmospheric and vividly described.
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5.0 out of 5 stars E C HIBBS the author is great
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 12, 2020
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Another amazing story from a great writer, who's stories really pull you in and makes you feel like your right there seeing everything come to life on the page.
I would recommend any of E C HIBBS books to book lovers for a cosy nights read.
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