Magic or Die by J.P. Jackson

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.

Magic or Die by J.P. Jackson Blog Tour, Guest Post, Excerpt & Giveaway!

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Hi guys! We have J.P. Jackson popping in today with the tour for his new release Magic or Die, we have a fantastic guest post where J.P. shares his Magic or Die playlist, a great excerpt and a brilliant $10 NineStar GC giveaway so check out the post and enter the giveaway!❤ ~Pixie~

Magic or Die

(Inner Demons 01)
by

J.P. Jackson

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. He left after one of his students was killed, turning to vodka to soothe his emotional pain. Problem is, he still has one year left on his contract.

It’s not common knowledge, but the CMRD holds final exams for each of its residents and if they don’t pass, they’re euthanized. So when James returns to the CMRD to fulfill the rest of his contract, he finds himself assisting five young adults, confronting the demons of his past, and attempting to protect his new class from a possible death sentence.

James 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. Now, James and his students face impossible odds. Measure up to the facility’s unreachable standards or escape.

At the CMRD, you have to be able to control your Magic or Die.

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Magic or Die by J.P. Jackson Release Blast, Excerpt & Giveaway!

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Hi guys! We have J.P. Jackson popping in today with his new release Magic or Die, we have a great excerpt and a brilliant $10 NineStar GC giveaway so check out the post and enter the giveaway!❤ ~Pixie~

Magic or Die

(Inner Demons 01)
by

J.P. Jackson

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. He left after one of his students was killed, turning to vodka to soothe his emotional pain. Problem is, he still has one year left on his contract.

It’s not common knowledge, but the CMRD holds final exams for each of its residents and if they don’t pass, they’re euthanized. So when James returns to the CMRD to fulfill the rest of his contract, he finds himself assisting five young adults, confronting the demons of his past, and attempting to protect his new class from a possible death sentence.

James 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. Now, James and his students face impossible odds. Measure up to the facility’s unreachable standards or escape.

At the CMRD, you have to be able to control your Magic or Die.

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Magic or Die by J.P. Jackson Cover Reveal!

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Hi guys! We have J.P. Jackson popping in today with the cover to his upcoming release Magic or Die, so check out the stunning cover and enjoy!❤ ~Pixie~

Magic or Die

(Inner Demons 01)
by

J.P. Jackson

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. He left after one of his students was killed, turning to vodka to soothe his emotional pain. Problem is, he still has one year left on his contract.

It’s not common knowledge, but the CMRD holds final exams for each of its residents and if they don’t pass, they’re euthanized. So when James returns to the CMRD to fulfill the rest of his contract, he finds himself assisting five young adults, confronting the demons of his past, and attempting to protect his new class from a possible death sentence.

James 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. Now, James and his students face impossible odds. Measure up to the facility’s unreachable standards or escape.

At the CMRD, you have to be able to control your Magic or Die.

Available to Pre-order from NineStar Press on June 29th
Release date: 2nd July 2018

About J.P.!

JP Jackson author picJ.P. Jackson works as an IT analyst in health care during the day, where if cornered he’d confess to casting spells to ensure clinicians actually use the electronic medical charting system he configures and implements.

At night however, the writing happens, where demons, witches and shape shifters congregate around the kitchen table and general chaos ensues. The insurance company refuses to accept any more claims of ‘acts of the un-god’, and his husband of almost 20 years has very firmly put his foot down on any further wraith summoning’s in the basement. And apparently imps aren’t house-trainable. Occasionally the odd ghost or member of the Fae community stops in for a glass of wine and stories are exchanged. Although the husband doesn’t know it, the two Chihuahuas are in cahoots with the spell casting.

J.P.’s other hobbies include hybridizing African Violets (thanks to grandma), extensive travelling and believe it or not, knitting.

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