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The Witch of Gray's Point

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It hides in the shadows, waits in the desert, ready to pounce on any who enter its domain.

To Miriam Brooks, a solo study trip to an abandoned desert ranch house sounds like the perfect respite from the world, a way to unwind and center herself after a string of unbelievable encounters with terrifying monsters.

Yet the desert isn't devoid of life. Something lurks outside her window, changing its form to suit its mysterious needs. She's familiar with the stories, but legend becomes reality when she stands face-to-face with a soulless copy of herself.

Another day, another monster… but before she can act, Miriam is unexpectedly flanked by the father she's been trying to avoid, along with two cocky assistants who don't understand the threat they face. She's equipped to battle the shape-shifting terror hiding in the darkness, but being forced to finally confront her father might just kill her.

233 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 2, 2019

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J.P. Barnett

6 books28 followers
J.P. Barnett grew up in a tiny Texas town where the list of possible vocations failed to include published author.

As a child, J.P. consumed any book he could get his hands on. The likes of Stephen King, Michael Crichton, and Dean Koontz paved the bookshelves of his childhood, providing a plethora of fantastical and terrifying tales that he read way too early in life. Though the effect these books had on his psyche could be called into question, these masters of storytelling managed to warp his mind in just the perfect way to spin a fun yarn or two.

J.P. currently resides in Seattle with his wife and hellion of a cat, both of whom look at him dubiously with some frequency.

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15 reviews
October 13, 2021
Un piacere da leggere! La storia continua con i personaggi dell'ultimo libro di Loresalker ed è facile da leggere perché è così interessante.
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68 reviews4 followers
December 6, 2019
When a new book series is published and it promises to entertain right out of the gate, it can be difficult to wait for the next book to be published. For readers who have been following author J.P. Barnett, that wait has been pretty much nonexistent for, within a single year, he has released three books in his creature feature suspense Lorestalker Series. He began the year with The Beast of Rose Valley, followed up with a strong sequel in the summer with The Kraken of Cape Madre, and to end 2019, readers can now read The Witch of Gray’s Point.

Miriam Brooks is a hero in the eyes of all who witnessed her take down the Kraken in Cape Madre. While her dangerous adventure ended in success, her final grades of the semester could end in failure. She travels to an abandoned house in the desert in the hopes of catching up on her studies; however, the empty quiet desert is not as empty as it appears to be. A creature of unknown nature stalks her with the ability to change its shape and form at will. Miriam quickly forgets the books as she finds her hands full with this dangerous threat, but another problem arrives when she comes face to face with the man she has been trying to avoid: her father. Her father is on the hunt for the shapeshifting creature, as well, with the help of two new assistants. While Miriam refuses to work with her father and face the demons of her past, the danger they all find themselves in may leave her no choice.

Only three books in and already it is exciting to know what will happen next as Barnett continues his series of unknown length. He started out strong, capturing readers’ attention with his fast-paced storytelling and continuous mystery behind his creature in The Beast of Rose Valley. He impressed with his second installment, The Kraken of Cape Madre, as he revealed the monster right away, yet still maintained its mystery while, at the same time, providing amazing development for his characters. Now, with the recent release of The Witch of Gray’s Point, Barnett, once again, does not fail to disappoint, offering yet another enticing addition to his Lorestalker Series.

The pace in this installment has slowed down quite a bit compared to his first two stories, but it has done so to further develop his characters and the plot moving forward in the series. When it comes to monsters and beasts and creatures, many people are scared because of how these things look or act. For some, it is right to fear these creatures because they could have evil intent and wish to harm others intentionally. But then think about other stories such as Frankenstein, Beauty and the Beast, the Witcher Series, The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Just because something or someone looks scary does not make them a monster to fear. Perhaps there is more to them than meets the eye. A very similar theme goes along with The Witch of Gray’s Point as the main creature focus, with the ability to shapeshift, is definitely physically more than meets the eye; however, as readers progress through the story, they will see that there is more to this creature on the inside than originally believed.

When it comes to characters, Barnett is always on par when it comes to developing them. The main heroine Miriam developed beautifully and realistically in The Kraken of Cape Madre. She develops even more in The Witch of Gray’s Point in even more beautiful and realistic ways. She is such a headstrong character and does not accept help from others. She has learned to accept help since her encounter with the Kraken, but she has yet to learn how to fully trust and rely on others to help her. The events that happen in this installment of the series force Miriam to do just that and while she tries to fight against it, she comes to the realization that everyone needs help from others from time to time. Readers also get to see her interact with her father, Skylar, who readers have not seen since book one, but it is great to see the development in not only their relationship, but also in Skylar himself.

With three books in a single year, Barnett is off to a fantastic start in his writing career. His Lorestalker Series has been one to watch out for as each book so far has given readers a new monster of folklore to chase after, new characters to follow as they beautifully develop, and a whole new story to become captivated with. For lovers of myths, folklore, and the macabre, Barnett is the author to follow and, with three books already published, there is plenty of material to read. His most recent release, The Witch of Gray’s Point, adds an excellent installment to the series as a whole. While it does not necessarily end on a cliff hanger, not all is what it seems to be. Be on the lookout for the next book in Barnett’s series published by Evolved Publishing. 2020 should prove to be an excellent year to see what happens next.

**Originally published on my blog, Roll Out Reviews, on December 5, 2019**
14 reviews2 followers
November 23, 2019
What a read! This book had me reading every spare moment, and I only ever put it down rather begrudgingly. We have new characters (I am SO in love with Gabe!), as well as some old favorites (I'm looking at you, Miriam). This falls somewhat into the horror genre, but not the "I'm afraid to go to sleep because I'll have nightmares" horror. It's reads more like action-adventure with a supernatural twist.
Here's what I love about this author:
1) Pace. It keeps moving at a good clip, without sacrificing...(see #2)
2) Character development. These characters are really...human. They have so many facets and such depth! Real people aren't all good or bad, and neither are these characters.
3) Humor! And not just humor, but intelligent humor. This is the kind of stuff that makes me smile knowingly, plus the one-liners that have me laughing out loud.
4) Thorough descriptions that set the scene, but don't get overly verbose. Because I want to know what to picture in my mind's eye, but I don't need to know what every blade of grass is doing. Also, you will find descriptions of more than just the visual--because we have more than just one sense. It makes for a more immersive experience.
5) Strong female AND male characters in real romantic and platonic relationships. This is NOT the cheesy forbidden love with all the heaving bosoms that you so often see in modern supernatural books.
These books just keep getting better. So excited for the next one!

December 28, 2019
At this point, we should already know this book is going to be a 5 star for me. I mean, LOOK WHO WROTE IT!!! .... Does the man ever write a bad book? I mean... does he? now I'm curious. Lol

Barnett did it again! He managed to write another amazing book that manages to keep you on the edge of your seat while! "The Barnett" should totally be a roller coaster name. He would own the damn thing. The man has no shame! (kidding.... maybe. lol)

I honestly didn't expect that ending. Even with his previous two books, which left me shook, this one left me like "now hold the hell up. Say what now?" Haha I really enjoyed this story. I actually think it might be my favorite so far? Though taking in there are others on the way, I don't want to count my skinwalkers before they... hatch? get turned? What the hell ever it's called. hahah

This is where I mention the characters right? How is it that Barnett can make you like a character you previously hated? Honestly? Because even I'm still like "Okay... why do I like you now because you were annoying as hell before" XD Except Brynn! There is no saving her! Can we kill her now? I know in the previous books I've said I didn't like at least one or 2 characters (Miriam's dad being the main disliked one in every book) man, I would sooner hang out with him than deal with Brynn. Ugh. X_X

I'm really wondering how the next book will tie in with this book. I know they all have their own monsters but oh man... This ending's cliffhanger was a biiiiiiitch! Come one man! I need to know what happens next?! Lol

Ahh!!! I loved this book if you can't tell. Lol
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17 reviews
November 19, 2019
The Witch of Gray's Point might be my favorite of JP Barnett's books so far (I've heard there are at least three more under contract!). Plot twists, new scenery so well described, complicated characters you can't help but love (even the ones you don't want to) all come together in an unexpected story. I've never been a fan of the macabre or of horror really, but his writing is so good I don't mind the occasional fright. Outside of the scary moments, my heart kept racing and I couldn't put it down. I was never really sure which of the characters to trust and there was conflict on several fronts. It felt a little like an action movie! I didn't want it to end, but I love that his books are quick reads so I guess I can't have it both ways. If you are a fan of action, of the desert, of family, of mysteries, of strong characters or of science fiction, read this book.
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Author 2 books3 followers
December 5, 2019
My favorite of the series so far! I love the sparks of romance between Miriam and Gabe. It's a fast-paced story that kept me intrigued until the very end. A great read from a great writer! I highly recommend it.
November 25, 2019
This book was not what I expected. I hardly read these kind of story lines. But I am glad to start reading J.P.'s stories. Book three in the Lorestalker series caught me and reeled me in. I was fully invested in the characters and kept asking...What's going to happen next. This book is real! It is not cheesy or over played with the plot. The story had me enamored. I am a fan and hooked on this series!!

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Author 12 books207 followers
January 10, 2022
Book 3, The Witch of Gray's Point, shifts gears a bit. Miriam is taking a study break at her father's ranch in the Texas desert - only he's there too, with his new team of assistants. Miriam and her dad have a complicated relationship, to put it mildly, but she's convinced to stay at least the night. And that's when the skinwalkers show up - Native American demon people. Based on their descriptions and their abilities, I thought there was no way this book could have the same twist as the others - but then bam, there it was, showing just how creative and ingenious the author is. Some great character development in this too, for characters I wasn't expecting it from, and I was even more invested in the series to see how everyone continues to grow.
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19 reviews2 followers
September 23, 2020
I had never read any of this author's work but after this, I will seek out more! What an exciting story. And the subtle hints of the previous tale didn't hurt, either. Loved this book, the characters, their interactions, and adventures. More please!
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374 reviews14 followers
March 17, 2021
There are some hallmarks of Barnett's writing that you can start to see by this point in the series. First of all, his characters are just so real and three-dimensional. The third-person omniscient narrator is used to great effect, letting us not only understand some of what everyone is thinking and how it shapes the story, but also to bring some great understated humor into play. I also really love that no matter how weird or creepy things get, it is always balanced out by some sort of real-world explanation at the end that makes sense but doesn't take away from the mystique of the events. It is a really fine line to straddle, and Barnett does it well every time. And even though this book is part of the Lorestalker series, you could read it alone just fine and still really enjoy it, although loyal readers who have followed along thus far will relish having Miriam take the spotlight again - again, a fine balance to strike that Barnett manages to achieve. All in all, a fun worthwhile read and a great addition to the series.

Disclaimer: I personally know the author and get to chat about the books with him, which is super fun. :)
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1,741 reviews17 followers
March 18, 2024
Again, another quick start and great read creature feature. J.P Barnett doesn’t waste time or words with his writing and the story moves along at a brisk pace from start to finish !
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