Giveaway and Review: Water Witch by Deborah LeBlanc

Author: Deborah Leblanc
Publisher:Leisure Books, September 30, 2008
Genre: Fiction, paranormal mystery, thriller
Paperback 290 pages
Book source: Publicity firm FSB Associates

Synopsis from LeBlanc's website:

Dunny knew from an early age what it meant to be an outsider. Her special abilities earned her many names, like freak and water witch. So she vowed to keep her powers a secret.


Now, though, her talents may be the only hope for two missing children. A young boy and girl have vanished, feared lost in the mysterious bayous of Louisiana. But they didn’t just disappear; they were taken. By something far more dangerous than the ghosts and spirits living in the swamp. Something with very special plans for the children—and for anyone who dares to interfere . . .

My Thoughts:

I really liked this book. It had a paranormal, spooky, scary element, along with the thrilling search for two missing children. This story is set in the swamps of Louisiana and one of the characters has a local dialect when she speaks. This was a little annoying at first, but as I pictured this woman in my mind, I got over that real fast. The dialect complemented the story, and added to the realism of being in the bayou. The descriptions of the thick humid air and the mosquitoes helps put the reader squarely in the swamp as well.

The main character of Dunny is likable and strong. I was really pulling for her because she must risk exposure of her deep dark secret to help find the missing children. This is not easy for Dunny to do, because it will leave her vulnerable. Dunny battles both her personal demons, and supernatural demons in the story. But she is strong and handles it very well.

Overall this was a great quick read. It was very hard for me to put this down at the night. I just wanted to find out what happened next. The story also kept me guessing until the end. I will definitely check out her other books.

My Rating: 95/100

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So, would you like a copy of your very own to keep you reading into the night? I bet you do!
I have one copy to give away and here is the scoop:

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*Ends midnight, EST Tuesday, September 8th, 2009. Day after Labor Day.

Thank you to Anna from FSB Associates for sending both my review and giveaway copy.

Good Luck Everyone :)