Free eBook - The Patriot Witch

Brainphart · 02-12-2009, 02:29 PM

The year is 1775. On the surface, Proctor Brown appears to be an ordinary young man working the family farm in New England. He is a minuteman, a member of the local militia, determined to defend the rights of the colonies. Yet Proctor is so much more. Magic is in his blood, a dark secret passed down from generation to generation. But Proctor’s mother has taught him to hide his talents, lest he be labeled a witch and find himself dangling at the end of a rope.

A chance encounter with an arrogant British officer bearing magic of his own catapults Proctor out of his comfortable existence and into the adventure of a lifetime, as resistance sparks rebellion and rebellion becomes revolution. Now, even as he fights alongside his fellow patriots from Lexington to Bunker Hill, Proctor finds himself enmeshed in a war of a different sort—a secret war of magic against magic, witch against witch, with the stakes not only the independence of a young nation but the future of humanity itself.

Download The Patriot Witch by Charles Coleman Finlay from here

rhewes · 02-12-2009, 10:40 PM

Thanks for the suggestion, I just downloaded it.

basschick · 02-13-2009, 12:37 AM

got it, thanks

plantedbypiggies · 02-13-2009, 12:40 PM

Snagged it. Thanks.

Amalthia · 02-14-2009, 03:28 AM

would I be considered an ungrateful wretch for being disappointed this story was not in epub, lrf, or html format?

SpiderMatt · 02-14-2009, 03:59 AM

AhHA! Salem wasn't entirely off the mark. VINDICATION!

SpiderMatt · 02-14-2009, 04:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amalthia

would I be considered an ungrateful wretch for being disappointed this story was not in epub, lrf, or html format?

I think that's kind of the point. Give the book away in a poor ebook format and hope people will pay for the reflowable text.

GeoffC · 02-14-2009, 05:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amalthia

would I be considered an ungrateful wretch for being disappointed this story was not in epub, lrf, or html format?

ungrateful, never, just saying out loud what a lot of us would say if we weren't so shy ....

Steven Lyle Jordan · 02-14-2009, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpiderMatt

I think that's kind of the point. Give the book away in a poor ebook format and hope people will pay for the reflowable text.

No, the point is: He's giving you a free book. Jeez, guys.

JSWolf · 02-14-2009, 10:03 AM

But he's giving us this free book in a format that gives us a poor reading experience. So a lot of people won't bother with it and such, won't then go on to purchase the other books in the series. It's a lose lose situation. Lose for the reader and lose for the author.

I've emailed the author and asked for a reflowable copy.

ProDigit · 02-14-2009, 10:04 AM

thanks, have it!

A free ebook we might start calling it a freebook; sounds easier to say.
Paulo Coelho also gives some of his books for free:
The way of the Bow

STORIES FOR PARENTS, CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN part 1& 2

WARRIOR OF THE LIGHT vol1

WARRIOR OF THE LIGHT vol 2

WARRIOR OF THE LIGHT vol3

all downloadable here

JSWolf · 02-14-2009, 10:10 AM

I am curious what Paulo Coelho's books have to do with The Patriot Witch.

ProDigit · 02-14-2009, 10:11 AM

there are a lot of free books in public domain to be found here

ProDigit · 02-14-2009, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

I am curious what Paulo Coelho's books have to do with The Patriot Witch.

that they are also freely downloadable.

JSWolf · 02-14-2009, 10:12 AM

But this is a thread about a specific free book. You'd be best to edit your posts and start a new thread instead of hijacking this one.

02-12-2009, 02:29 PM	#1
Brainphart Compost Power Posts: 79 Karma: 62238 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee Device: Nook ST-1 Sony Reader PRS500(retired but still kicking)	Free eBook - The Patriot Witch The year is 1775. On the surface, Proctor Brown appears to be an ordinary young man working the family farm in New England. He is a minuteman, a member of the local militia, determined to defend the rights of the colonies. Yet Proctor is so much more. Magic is in his blood, a dark secret passed down from generation to generation. But Proctor’s mother has taught him to hide his talents, lest he be labeled a witch and find himself dangling at the end of a rope. A chance encounter with an arrogant British officer bearing magic of his own catapults Proctor out of his comfortable existence and into the adventure of a lifetime, as resistance sparks rebellion and rebellion becomes revolution. Now, even as he fights alongside his fellow patriots from Lexington to Bunker Hill, Proctor finds himself enmeshed in a war of a different sort—a secret war of magic against magic, witch against witch, with the stakes not only the independence of a young nation but the future of humanity itself. Download The Patriot Witch by Charles Coleman Finlay from here

02-14-2009, 10:03 AM	#10
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,740 Karma: 150249619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	But he's giving us this free book in a format that gives us a poor reading experience. So a lot of people won't bother with it and such, won't then go on to purchase the other books in the series. It's a lose lose situation. Lose for the reader and lose for the author. I've emailed the author and asked for a reflowable copy. Last edited by JSWolf; 02-14-2009 at 10:09 AM.

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Amalthia Wizard Posts: 1,190 Karma: 32370 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Anchorage, AK Device: Sony Reader PRS-505, PRS-650, PRS-T3, Pocketbook HD2	would I be considered an ungrateful wretch for being disappointed this story was not in epub, lrf, or html format?

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ProDigit Karmaniac Posts: 2,553 Karma: 11499146 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami FL Device: PRS-505, Jetbook, + Mini, +Color, Astak Ez Reader Pro, PPW1, Aura H2O	thanks, have it! A free ebook we might start calling it a freebook; sounds easier to say. Paulo Coelho also gives some of his books for free: The way of the Bow STORIES FOR PARENTS, CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN part 1& 2 WARRIOR OF THE LIGHT vol1 WARRIOR OF THE LIGHT vol 2 WARRIOR OF THE LIGHT vol3 all downloadable here

02-14-2009, 10:10 AM	#12
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,740 Karma: 150249619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I am curious what Paulo Coelho's books have to do with The Patriot Witch.

02-14-2009, 10:11 AM	#13
ProDigit Karmaniac Posts: 2,553 Karma: 11499146 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami FL Device: PRS-505, Jetbook, + Mini, +Color, Astak Ez Reader Pro, PPW1, Aura H2O	there are a lot of free books in public domain to be found here

02-14-2009, 10:12 AM	#15
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,740 Karma: 150249619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	But this is a thread about a specific free book. You'd be best to edit your posts and start a new thread instead of hijacking this one.