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Featured Fantasy: Waterspell Series By Deborah J. Lightfoot

September 9, 2026 by Carolynn

Featured Fantasy: Waterspell Series By Deborah J. Lightfoot

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Bitter memories and suppressed emotions bubble to the surface in The Warlock, an epic fantasy adventure that follows the tumultuous relationship between the lost traveler Carin and her mysterious rescuer. He proves to be more her captor, a darkly dangerous wizard who draws her into schemes of magical power and possible murder. There’s a world to save, even if it costs Carin her life.

The intricate plot centers on Carin’s quest to discover her identity and her destiny. As the warlock’s unwilling “guest” in a mystical alternate reality that evokes medieval Europe, the determined young woman glimpses another world she had once called home. It lies upon a shore that seems unreachable. To learn where she belongs and how to get there, Carin must decipher the words of a fantastical book, follow the clues in a bewitched poem, conjure a dragon from a pool of magic … and tread carefully around a hot-tempered, emotionally scarred sorcerer who can’t seem to decide whether to love her or kill her. The relationship between Carin and the wizard grows increasingly complex, balancing in a tense power struggle as, together, they navigate a world of dangers while yearning for redemption, a sense of belonging, and maybe a little unconventional romance.

With elements of environmental fantasy and dystopian undercurrents, and the immersive suspense of a murder mystery, Waterspell is a cross-genre saga with too many layers for a single label. Unpredictable plot twists and compelling characters weave a binge-worthy series that will captivate lovers of imaginative, emotional, dramatic storytelling. Perfect for fans of the Winternight and Black Magician trilogies.

The Warlock is Book 1 of the series. The enemies-to-lovers relationship is a true slow-burn, developing fully in Books 2-4: The Wysard, The Wisewoman, and The Witch.

The saga carries on into a new generation with a pair of linked sequels, The Karenina Chronicles and The Fires of Farsinchia.

Filed Under: Box Set Featured Fantasy, The Box Set List Features Tagged With: Deborah J. Lightfoot, Waterspell

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