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Alchemy of a Witch: Part One: Calcination and Dissolution (A Dark Root Ancestry Book 1) Kindle Edition

by April Aasheim (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 147 ratings
Centuries before Dark Root...
A once peaceful land is besought with unrest, as The Great Sickness spreads its malignant vines across towns and villages. Suspicion reigns, as neighbor fears neighbor, and The Church searches for the root of the plague, and a scapegoat.
As the dead accumulate, a verdict is delivered: witchcraft is to blame.
In a sudden upheaval, the once revered Keepers-of-the-Old-Ways are vilified and hunted, as a new consciousness sweeps across the world—
Submit to the new ways, or perish.

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Part One:
As plague rages across neighboring villages, Leckwich's wise-woman, Almara, is arrested for witchcraft. Before she is taken away, Almara tasks her daughter, Morgan, with guardianship of two precious heirlooms. When Morgan herself is accused of witchcraft, she becomes a fugitive from her own village. Escaping with only her Mother's strange book and stone, she disappears into The Great Forest, and the rumored beasts that reside there.

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This four-part, stand-alone prequel series reveals secret chapters of Dark Root lore.
Behind every story, is yet another story.
The mystical saga begins.

**
Dark Root Books in Order:

The Daughters of Dark Root Series:
The Witches of Dark Root
The Magick of Dark Root
The Curse of Dark Root: Part One
The Curse of Dark Root: Part Two
The Shadows of Dark Root

The Children of Dark Root Series:
Inherited Magick
Gifted Magick

Misc Dark Root Novellas and Shorts:
A Dark Root Christmas: Merry's Gift (Novella)
The Council of Dark Root: Armand (Novella)
A Dark Root Halloween: The Witching Hour (Short Story)
A Dark Root Samhain (Short Story)
A Dark Root Solstice: Dora's Dilemma (Short Story)
The Mystery of Ice Pond Road (Short Story)
Magick Mistletoe (Short Story)

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Witchcraft, Witches, Wicca, Celtic, History, Druids, Metaphysical, Alchemy, Irish Witchcraft, Celts

A Witch on the Run...

A young woman flees from her village and the nefarious Witch Hunter General, only to learn the ways of magick.

witch, priestess, fantasy, magic woman, mystical, celtic history

When Magick is Outlawed, There is Only One Choice: Submit to the New Faith or Perish.

When Morgan's village falls to the plague, The Church blames those who practice the old traditions of magick. Now, Morgan is on the run in this four-part, mystical, medieval witchy adventure.

But The Church may have miscalculated--as Morgan's journey leads her to discover who she really is.

The Alchemy of a Witch Series:

  • Book One: Calcination and Dissolution: Morgan flees from her village and finds refuge in an old tower. There, she meets three magickal men destined to change her life forever.
  • Book Two: Separation and Conjunction: Morgan returns to her village to rescue her friends, only to run into The Witch Hunter General, and a soldier charged with bringing her in.
  • Book Three: Fermentation: Morgan seeks shelter in a priory, and meets the prioress harboring a dark secret.
  • Book Four: Distillation and Coagulation: Morgan teams up with a local hedge witch and her coven to take on the Witch Hunter General and his demonic minions.

April Aasheim

About the Author

April Aasheim is a USA Today best-selling author living in Portland, Oregon. She is best known for her Daughters of Dark Root books, a fantasy series about a family of witches living in the forests of the Pacific Northwest.

April's love of magick, the occult, and world religion developed at a young age, encouraged by her bohemian mother, who practiced the ways of magick, herself.

When not writing, April spends her days researching, reading, taking walks, and hanging out with her family, and her familiar: Boots the Cat.

Other Series by April Aasheim:

  • The Daughters of Dark Root Series
  • The Children of Dark Root Series
  • The Baylee Scott Paranormal Mystery Series

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08BY5T4P4
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 22, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.0 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 174 pages
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  • Book 1 of 4 ‏ : ‎ A Dark Root Ancestry
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***USA Today Best Selling Author. Avid Reader. Amateur Ghost Hunter. Author of Witchy Things.***

April Aasheim is an avid researcher, and a believer in all things magick. April lives in Portland, Oregon, with her family and her familiar: Boots the Cat.

Books by April Aasheim

(MAIN SERIES)

The Daughters of Dark Root Series.

Book 1: The Witches of Dark Root (2013)

Book 2: The Magick of Dark Root (2014)

Book 3: The Curse of Dark Root: Part 1 (2015)

Book 4: The Curse of Dark Root: Part 2 (2016)

Book 5: The Shadows of Dark Root (2017)

(DAUGHTERS OF DARK ROOT SEQUEL SERIES)

The Children of Dark Root Series:

Book 1: Inherited Magick: Coming Fall 2018

Book 2: Gifted Magick: Coming Fall 2019

(DAUGHTERS OF DARK ROOT PREQUEL SERIES)

ALCHEMY OF A WITCH-PART ONE: Calcination and Dissolution

ALCHEMY OF A WITCH--PART TWO: Separation and Conjunction

ALCHEMY OF A WITCH--PART THREE: Fermentation

ALCHEMY OF A WITCH--PART FOUR: Distillation and Coagulation

Dark Root Companion Short Stories and Novellas

Prequel: The Council of Dark Root: Armand (Novella, 2014)

Prequel: A Dark Root Christmas: Merry's Gift (Novella, 2015)

Prequel: A Dark Root Halloween: The Witching Hour (Short Story, 2016)

Prequel: A Dark Root Samhain: A Lesson in Magick (Short Story, 2017. Available in Witch or Treat multi-author anthology)

Prequel: A Dark Root Solstice: Aunt Dora's Dilemma (Short Story, 2017. Available in Jingle Bells and Spells Multi-Author anthology)

The Pumpkin Problem

Magick Mistletoe

The Reed Hollow Chronicles:

Touch of Light: A Baylee Scott Paranormal Mystery

Touch of Shadow: A Baylee Scott Paranormal Mystery

Touch of Lace: A Baylee Scott Paranormal Mystery Short Story (Available Summer 2018 in Spell or High Water)

Also available from April Aasheim:

The Universe is a Very Big Place (A quirky romantic comedy)

The Good Girl's Guide to Being a Demon (Part of The Woodland Creek Series).

The Last Soldier (A short story in The Ghost and the Cigarette.) June 2018.

Follow April Aasheim on Facebook:aprilaasheimwriter

Sign up for April's newsletter at aprilaasheimwriter.com to receive information on new releases, book promotions, contests and giveaways, and more about the author and her books.

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  • Alesia Zorn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love learning about Dark Root Ancestry
    Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2020
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    I really enjoy the Dark Root world and was excited when April wrote she was going to write about the, well, "roots" of Dark Root. I was so looking forward to this book and it did not disappoint! The backstory to the series is rich in detail and magic with fantastic characters. I am already looking forward to the next book in this series!
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  • Radek
    4.0 out of 5 stars Real fun
    Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2022
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    This author knows her craft well. This is a fun, fast and enthralling tale. I enjoyed all the characters. They are all real. I look forward to learning the backstories of the rest. Great job.
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  • Dawn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully done first book of the series
    Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2021
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    I was enraptured from page one. It flowed nicely and brought back the story I have fallen in love with. I am excited to see what Morgan decides to do in the next books.
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  • Sabrina Cardoso
    3.0 out of 5 stars It's ok
    Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2022
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    It's hard to really know what I think of this book. It didn't really make sense until the last few chapters. The first bit of the book kind of meandered and I had a hard time staying engaged. I am debating if I want to read the second.
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  • Gia Callahan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2020
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    Interesting characters in an ever turning wheel of intrigue. If you love medieval mystique combined with nature and animals, you will love this book !
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  • Connie B. Hinsley
    4.0 out of 5 stars A bit different from the other books
    Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2022
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    All of Aashiem’s books are magical, this one just took me a second try at reading to understand this story better.
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  • Brandy Prentice
    5.0 out of 5 stars Befoe Maggie and her sisters, there was Morgan
    Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2020
    I received an ARC for an honest review.

    Another beautifully written story within the world of Dark Root. This book takes us back before Maggie and her sisters, introducing us to Morgan and her quest to stay ahead of the people that are hunting her.

    I love how April Aesheim has not only created an amazing world around the lore of Dark Root but keeps adding to the story with indepth characters. This book brings the same sense of magic and wonder to a new set of characters within the Dark Root history. Love it!
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  • Lola
    5.0 out of 5 stars Morgan
    Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2020
    I began my journey with the witches of Dark Root series and fell in love with April's writing, characters, and their stories! I love that they are included in the kindle owners library. These stories are all magical, suspenseful, and exciting! The Alchemy of a Witch part one is absolutely amazing, telling part of story the story of Morgan. I can't wait to find out what happens next!
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