Book Three - Candlewicke 13: Under The Crescent Moon

“This is young adult fiction at its best . . . The plot is amazing. I think the author has not only justified the story but actually given more for the reader to anticipate.”
Rabia Tanveer for Readers’ Favorite
Have you ever had to battle ghosts in a haunted mansion? Investigate mysterious murders? Or choose which coven of witches you trust the most? If you are looking for something new to read, check out the Candlewicke 13 series by Multi-Award-Winning Author Milan Sergent. The five-book series is now available through most bookstores and online. Each book features hidden clues and chapter illustrations, as well as a variety of maps by Author Milan Sergent.
Country: United StatesLanguage: EnglishGenre: Middle -grade / Young Adult FantasyReleased: March 28, 2020Media type: Print and E-bookPages: 610

Candlewicke 13: Under The Crescent Moon

Guided by a prophecy conjured by their secret coven of Sorcerers, Valor McRaven and his sister, Doomsy Gloomsy, return to Mystic City where they are being hunted. While trying to become apprentices of magic at Mystic Steeples, they battle ghosts connected to their past in a haunted mansion, investigate mysterious murders and disappearances, meet many suspicious witches who try to control them, and travel back in time through a book that seems to be steering them closer to the truth of the Great Deception.
This sequel to the multi-award-winning Candlewicke 13 and the Tombstone Forest by Milan Sergent features hidden clues throughout the novel. It also contains over eighty illustrations.
Book Three contains as a BONUS the Encyclopedia Hoopenfangia, a partial companion guide, featuring a Character Guide, Pronunciation Guide, Spurgmulin Tournament Guide, Simple Sorting, Various Maps, Coven Guide, Dictionary of Terms, Sanguinati Hierarchy Guide, Magic Guides, Bestiary Guide, and more!

Book Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    “This is a superbly entertaining work of fantasy fiction which ticks all the boxes for the younger end of the young adult reading spectrum. I really enjoyed the level of irreverent humor that peppers the pages, interrupting what could be quite intensely horrible moments and lightening them appropriately. Doomsy Gloomsy was a particular favorite of mine, with her little quips and odd turns of phrase, and the storyline that builds around Valor and his family's intriguing past makes for excellent reading. The formatting too, with its gorgeous illustrations and classic olde-worlde print style, enhances the already high quality of the reading experience to a whole new level of awesome. Overall, Milan Sergent has done a superb job with Candlewicke 13: Curse of the McRavens, and I can't wait for more.”
    K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
    ★★★★★
    “The gothic designs and graphics add a lot to the story, no doubt accentuating the settings, characters, and scenes, making the story esthetically attractive. The world-building is fascinatingly intricate and perturbingly eccentric, filled with fantastical creatures, a trait that one can expect from a hidden magical land called Hoopenfangia. With the premise of a boy, magic, and a challenging fate, fantasy fans will definitely be entertained by Milan Sergent's Candlewicke 13: Curse of the McRavens. It's a whimsical tale with a dark tone. I gravitated more towards the sharp-minded Doomsy, who's witty in her own mordant way. Memorable characters with interesting names, high stakes, and quick-paced actions, this first book of the series will surely keep readers enthralled from start to finish.”
    Lit Amri for Readers' Favorite
    ★★★★★
    “This is a highly detailed book with attention paid to not only world and character building, but to providing a vast history, complete with myths, legends, fables, and bestiaries. There are different types and understandings of magic, and the views on them are varied. Vivid characters and a constant sense of foreboding drive the reader forward, searching the text for hints and clues as to who is behind the horrendous acts of which Valor is being accused. The insertion of images really enhanced the chapters, and I thought the addition of the maps at the end was a great touch. Humour, drama, questions, uncertainty, and tension erupt in a world of magic where anything seems possible. Follow the trail of clues and discover more hidden truths than you would dare imagine could be concealed.”
    K.J. Simmill for Readers' Favorite
  • ★★★★★
    “Curse of the McRavens is an exciting first entry in the Candlewicke 13 Series by Milan Sergent, a gorgeous treat for fans of fantasy with unusual characters and intriguing plot lines.”
    Ruffina Oserio
    for Readers' Favorite

    “A dark blend of elements reminiscent of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter saga and the Charles Addams’ Addams Family cartoons.”
    BlueInk Review
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