I’m thrilled to showcase The Thin Veil Series by Jodi McIsaac.
I fell in love with the cover art for these books and was really excited after reading the blurbs and discovering there is a blend of fantasy, celtic myth, and mystery.
A great combination that’ll keep me reading from book to book.
Enjoy learning more and don’t forget to enter the giveaway!
THE THIN VEIL SERIES
by Jodi McIsaac
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BLURBS:
THROUGH THE DOOR (Book #1)
It’s been seven years since the love of Cedar McLeod’s life left with no forwarding address. All she has left of him are heart-wrenching memories of happier times and a beautiful six-year-old daughter, Eden. Then, one day, Eden opens her bedroom door and unwittingly creates a portal that leads to anywhere she imagines.
But they’re not the only ones who know of Eden’s gift, and soon the child mysteriously vanishes.
Desperate for answers, Cedar digs into the past and finds herself thrust into a magical world of Celtic myths, fantastical creatures, and bloody rivalries. Teaming up with the unlikeliest of allies, Cedar must bridge the gap between two worlds and hold tight to the love in her heart…or lose everything to an ancient evil.
The first in the Thin Veil series, Through the Door is a pulse-pounding adventure that takes readers across the globe and deep into the hidden realms of Celtic lore.
INTO THE FIRE (Book #2)
Cedar McLeod would like nothing more than to return to Tír na nÓg, help rebuild the mythical kingdom, and start a new life for herself and her daughter, Eden. But peace isn’t what Cedar finds after being reunited with her little girl.
Nuala—who kidnapped and terrorized Eden in her previous bid for power—has returned and is making a persuasive claim for the vacant throne. The devastation such a ruler would bring upon both the kingdom and the human world is unthinkable. With no one else to stake a convincing counter-claim, Cedar steps forward…but first she must prove her worth beyond a doubt.
Her opportunity comes when she is charged with finding an ancient treasure, the Stone of Destiny, and returning it to its rightful home. It is a quest that will lead her to question her beliefs, and push her loyalties to their limits. If she succeeds, Cedar could grant her new world and her new family a chance to flourish again. If not…destruction may be the only path ahead.
Into the Fire, the second book in the Thin Veil series, is a captivating blend of Celtic myth, mystery, and adventure that delves deeper into the ancient world first explored in Through the Door.
AMONG THE UNSEEN (Book #3)
Life just keeps getting more complicated for Cedar McLeod. As the recently crowned queen of Tír na nÓg, she’s trying to understand her magical new kingdom, even as she misses her life back on Earth. It doesn’t help that a dear friend has just betrayed her—a betrayal that almost cost Cedar and her family their lives. And things aren’t easy at home, either, as Cedar’s seven-year-old daughter, Eden, lost and lonely in Tír na nÓg despite her special powers, has become painfully distant.
Cedar vows to do whatever it takes to protect her family once and for all, and starts rounding up those who plotted against her. But then a new disaster breaks out: a mysterious sickness is plaguing the Unseen, Ireland’s magical creatures, including those Cedar knows and loves. With enemies still on the loose and not knowing whom she can trust, Cedar must race against time to reverse an ancient curse, in a journey that will take her from Tír na nÓg to Earth…and beyond.
Brimming with page-turning adventure, Among the Unseen—the exciting conclusion to Jodi McIsaac’s Thin Veil trilogy—weaves an enchanting, captivating spell.
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AMONG THE UNSEEN (BOOK 3) EXCERPT
Irial was lying on a rock, tanning his perpetually pale skin, surrounded by seals. This island off the west coast of Ireland was never exactly warm, but his body seemed to be acclimatizing itself to the winds and chills. He had felt exhausted of late, so this chance to soak up some rare late-summer rays was a welcome opportunity. He stretched his thin frame and opened one coal black eye, absentmindedly running his hand through his black curls. At a glance, he appeared to be a normal human youth, with strong shoulders, a tight waist, and powerful legs. And yet there was something unearthly about the way all his pieces fit together. Once you set eyes on him, it was difficult to look away.
“Ladies!” he called. “It’s a beautiful day! Why don’t you shed the coats?”
The seal next to him made a sound that he thought was supposed to be laughter—or it might have been a sneeze. It twisted its head and strained its neck, as if trying to push something out. And then the seal’s skin split neatly down the middle, and a dark-haired,
dark-eyed, and very naked woman eased her way out and lay down on the rock beside him, the sealskin tucked under one arm.
“Better?” she asked. Some of the other seals did the same, but the rest ignored him.
“Indeed,” Irial said, giving her an appreciative glance. He’d already tried with this one—Syrna, he thought her name was—without getting anywhere, but she did like to flirt. And flirting was something he’d been unable to do since realizing what he was, and what happened to the women who loved him.
“Shout if you see a human,” she murmured, resting her head on her arms and closing her eyes.
“You’ll have to keep watch yourself, my dear,” he answered. “I have a date with you in my dreams.”
“Are all gancanagh as lazy as you?” she asked, but he could tell she was smiling.
“I wouldn’t know. I’ve never met another.”
Syrna opened her eyes and turned to look at him. “Really? You’ve never met another like yourself?”
“Hard to believe, I know, when you selkies all live in colonies. But I’m afraid I’m one of a kind. At least, as far as I know. Maybe hundreds of other gancanagh are out there charming the ladies and doing who knows what else.”
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Jodi McIsaac grew up in New Brunswick, Canada. After stints as a short-track speed skater, a speechwriter, and fundraising and marketing executive in the nonprofit sector, she started a boutique copywriting agency and began writing novels in the wee hours of the morning. She currently lives with her husband and children in Calgary.
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Jodi will award signed print copies of all three books in the Thin Veil Series to one randomly selected winner.
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The first I look for in a book is an interesting plot.
That and of course the cover art for me.
Thanks for hosting!
You’re welcome. I’m always looking for a new author and series and these were recommended to me.
The first thing I look for in a book is an interesting story. Story is the most important thing, but there are a lot of others, too. A great book is the rare combination of great story, characters, setting, and other elements as well. It’s hard to define what makes a great book, but you know one when you read it.
I totally agree. I’m also big on character driven stories.
Usually the cover art and that leads me to the blurb. I want that feeling that I cannot quit reading until I reach the end of the book. I love these covers and want to add them to my bookshelf. I am a winner, I am a winner……..lol
This one sounds awesome! I was drawn to the cover art for this post, but once I read your post and I am in! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for hosting the tour! I hope you guys like the books. =)
It’s my pleasure Jodi! Your books sound wonderful and I’ll be sure to review after I’m finished reading them. Best of luck with your tour!
The first thing I look for is a good plot that would interest me. The cover should be nice as well.