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Journeyman Cat: Toby's Tale Book 2 (Malkins & Mages) Kindle Edition

by Virginia Ripple (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 36 ratings
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He'll protect his partner's dream--until someone he loves is murdered…
Despite the war, despite that everyone else says he’s dead, Journeyman Toby continues to search for his father with the help of his human partner. When what promised to be another dead-end lead turns into something more, Toby pounces on the possibility like only a talking magical cat can. However, his questions regarding the secret goings-on of a local temple catches the attention of a mysterious cat whose sole ambition is to enslave the human race.
His supervisor orders the young tom to leave his informal investigation alone or be dismissed from the Office of Kingdom Guardianship. Even though he yearns to find his father, Toby obeys because it would mean taking away the one thing his partner cherishes: his position in the OKG. He follows orders, that is, until someone connected with the temple kills someone he loves.
Journeyman Cat is the second full-length novel in Virginia Ripple's Master Cat series, a clean sword and sorcery fantasy for ages 9 and older. If you like J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter or Erin Hunter's Warriors, then you'll love a series that combines their best traits of magic, mystery and talking cats.
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Throughout Virginia's life she has balanced a call to minister and a call to write. After receiving her BA in English, she went on to become a seminary student at Brite Divinity, an Associate Minister and a church elder. Virginia re-discovered her passion for writing while in graduate school and with it a new direction for her life. Since then she has balanced her time between her career as an independent author and being a loving wife and mother.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00EUD5HX8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (August 27, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 27, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2142 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 306 pages
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    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 36 ratings

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Virginia D. Ripple

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Virginia Ripple is the Indie Author of the Master Cat and War of the Malkin series, devoted mom and wife, #catlover, #avidreader & #bookworm. I sometimes wonder if my kindle will explode with the number of books I have loaded on it. I’ve loved reading and telling stories since I could hold a crayon, and I was adopted by a clowder of cats when I was just a little girl living in a sleepy Midwestern town. Is it any wonder I believe in magical talking cats…?

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LPBJ
5.0 out of 5 stars A very good read
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2020
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Second in a series of 3 books about Toby and his adventures with Lorn. Well written will edited except for one place where instead of the word "peeked" you will find it's spelled "peaked".
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J. Sexton
4.0 out of 5 stars If you enjoy Harry Potter or Narnia and like cats
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2017
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This novel is aimed at the Harry Potter and Narnia crowds, although this book veers away from the Harry Potter feel. Toby's father is still missing, a character from the first novel is murdered, and there's much still wrong in the world. Other characters are introduced and have a larger role. Toby and Lorn are well paired.

There are some scary scenes for imaginative young ones. The religious aspect is still there. The editing got a bit sloppy with mixing "they're" and "their."

While I think you could read this as a stand-alone, I wouldn't suggest it. If you enjoy Harry Potter or Narnia and like cats, you would enjoy this series. If you like the Joe Grey mysteries and also like fantasy, I think you'll be interested in the series.
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Biggle puss
5.0 out of 5 stars All Cats and Magic but no third edition download
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2016
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Great read, loved both books. Full of magic, evil, adventure and cats. My big problem is I CANNOT download the third one. Bought it, but only downloading 1% - INFURIATING!
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boomar357
5.0 out of 5 stars I really do enjoy the Master Cat Series
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2016
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I really do enjoy the Master Cat Series. Journeyman Cat was exciting to read with just the right amount of suspense and laughter.
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BRENDA LEE HAKE
5.0 out of 5 stars Not yet
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2017
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Not yet.
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ShereeB
4.0 out of 5 stars Creative, visionary, and entertaining
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2013
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Although I love fantasy, I seldom bother to take the time required to get familiar with a new world. To any readers who've enjoyed J.R.R. Tolkien, Anne McCaffery, or George R.R. Martin: You just may find this little story tasty.
The setting is semi-fuedalistic with touches of scientific discovery and magic. The fact that talking cats choose to be loners or paired with humans is interesting. The fact that not all humans care for cats, and vice versa, gives depth to the story. Additionally, themes addressing the dangers of blind fanaticism and over-blown bureaucracy were balanced against gentle faith and logic.
As with many ebooks, this one could use a good proof reading. Unlike the aforementioned authors this is not an epic work...although it seems to carry the earmarks of one.
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Debra M
5.0 out of 5 stars Another awesome story
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2020
I love cats, (all animals actually) and I can honestly say it is very difficult to put my android down once I get started reading. This book doesn't disappoint. I can't wait until next month so I can get the next in the series. The author is not only very magnetic, she is helpful and cares about her readers.
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Sheila Deeth
4.0 out of 5 stars Cats, magic, and more!
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2017
In a world where magical cats work with human companions and communicate through mirrors, journeyman Toby is still looking for his father, and something strange is happening in hill country schools. Author Virginia Ripple builds some intriguing artifacts into this world, blending ancient magic with modern technology, and adding very pleasing touches of science, myth, faith and even politics. Some believe in the One. Others seek New Life. But still others, cats and people, live just for the day, or just for the justice of the cause.

The cats of Journeyman Cat, despite their ability to speak, are very convincingly feline, from twitching eye-whiskers to a warm fine winter coat. The magic is pleasantly natural and low-key. Dialog, feline and human both, never feels forced. Death and danger are real but not overly graphic. And Christian faith feeds smoothly and convincingly into faith in the One, without ever seeming preachy. Forgiveness is a powerful theme. And somewhere there might be dragons.

Not having read book one of this series made me slightly confused at the start, but the novel really does stand alone. Clues to the past are nicely spaced, and promises for future books wait pleasingly until the end. This looks like a great read and a great series for middle-grade readers (and older) who love cats, Harry Potter, and exciting fantasy.

Disclosure: I received a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it
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