Title: Magic or Die
Series: Inner Demons 01
Author: J.P. Jackson
Genre: Paranormal
Length: Novel (313pgs)
Publisher: Nine Star Press (July 2, 2018)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts
Blurb: James Martin is a teacher, a powerful Psychic, and an alcoholic. He used to work for the Center for Magical Research and Development, a facility that houses people who can’t control their supernatural abilities, but left after one of his students was killed, turning to vodka to soothe his emotional pain. The problem is he still has one year left on his contract.
When James is forced to return to the CMRD, he finds himself confronting the demons of his past and attempting to protect his new class from a possible death sentence, because if they don’t pass their final exams, they’ll be euthanized.
James also discovers that his class isn’t bringing in enough sponsors, the agencies and world governments who supply grants and ultimately purchase graduates of the CMRD, and that means no profit for the facility. James and his students face impossible odds—measure up to the facility’s unreachable standards or escape.
ISBN: 978-1-948608-99-2
Product Link: NineStar Press | Amazon US | Amazon UK
Reviewer: Shorty
Review: I loved this story about James, a teacher for the CMRD, who after the death of a student turns to alcohol to ease his pain. The CMRD then blackmail him to return to teach a new class of students. While he has reservations he learns the true intentions of the CMRD with the students and sets out to free them before anything bad happens.
I loved the details regarding the abilities and the plot of the storyline. I was immersed in a world where magic is real and some have some very dangerous abilities. It was a roller coaster ride of emotions as I cheered for the teacher and the students to find some form of happiness in their dangerous world.
Fast paced and at times heart stopping this was a very enjoyable read for me. There is romance but it is not the focus of the story which I appreciated. I was amazed at how well the story was written. The characters all had a role to play which turned into an amazing story.
Fantastic beginning to a series.