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The Third Circle (Arcane Society, Book 4) | 
 enlarge | Author: Amanda Quick
Publisher: Putnam Adult
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  27 reviews
Sales Rank: 5824
Media: Hardcover
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Pages: 352
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Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.3
ISBN: 0399154841
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780399154843
ASIN: 0399154841
Publication Date: April 22, 2008
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Product Description
New York Timesbestselling author Amanda Quicks new Arcane Society novel reveals the passionate and paranormalsecrets of proper Victorian London.
Called supremely addictive by Booklist, the Arcane Society novels, written under both the Amanda Quick and Jayne Ann Krentz names, have pulled readers into a saga filled with steamy romance, drama, and dark intrigue. Her newest novel promises to mesmerize as well.
Leona Hewitt, disguised in mens formal evening clothes, has secretly made her way into Lord Delbridges private museum to retrieve a relic stolen from her family. But someone else is in the dimly lit gallery on the same errand: a tall, blackcloaked man whose very voice is enough to cause her to fall into a trance.
Thaddeus Ware, a mesmerist with psychic gifts, is accustomed to fearful reactions from otherswomen, in particular. After all, a man who can control the minds of others could rob a lady of her virtuecompletely unbeknownst to her. But Leona shows no trace of hysteria in his presence. A gifted crystal worker, she exerts a rather hypnotic power over the hypnotist himself. And she is determined to keep the coveted crystal they manage to recover by giving him the slip at a run-down London inn.
Thaddeus, on assignment for the Arcane Society, knows the menace Leona is courting by absconding with the crystal. A source of remarkable energy, it holds the potential for great destruction. Lord Delbridge has already killed to acquire the crystal, his key to membership in the elite, shadowy group known as the Third Circle. And, with the help of a ruthless hunter of preternatural skilldubbed the Midnight Monster by the pressDelbridge intends to find Leona. With the stolen crystal in their possession, the danger is only beginning.
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 Better to read than to listen but worth the time August 7, 2008
I read the other books of this series but purchased The Third Circle on MP3 audio. I have to say that it seemed to lose something in the audio. I would have rated the other books in the Arcane Series (both the Amanda Quick book and the JAK books) as a solid 5 stars. But this one didn't grab me quite like the others. I really attribute that to the reader because it was very difficult at time to distinguish one character from another. That made it difficult to follow. The story itself was good and it did add some information to the Jones family history and the presumed history of the Nightshade organization of the comtemporary JAK novels in the same series. Hearing from Gabriel and Venetia Jones again was also nice since the books following "Second Sight" take place 200 years later and they are deceased. If you have read the previous books or intend to read subsequent books in this series, I would recommend reading this one as well but don't expect it wo be quite as stimulating.
 Luke Warm, Prefer Red Hot! August 5, 2008
I've liked this series so far, but this book just kind of saunters along, expecting you to like it because it's part of the series rather than making it stand on its own merit. It's basically a sort of mystery/suspense tale in which a mesmerist who can make people do things meets a female crystal-gazer who is as strong as him. They are both trying to retrieve a powerful crystal and keep it out of the hands of the bad guys. It's a very formulaic plot, with the obligatory evil serial killer who preys on prostitutes and has no conscience, although he's not smart enough to realize he's being used by the other bad guy, Lord Delafield, to find the crystal so he can join the Arcane Society. The romance is very tepid--the third time they see each other, they're already in each other's pants in the conservatory at his house and a "psychic bond" is formed between them so from that point on they're a couple. The heroine, Leona, is OK, but overly talkative and constantly trying to avoid emotional responses or logical reactions by over-analyzing them. The hero is also OK, but I didn't really understand why they were so in love, based on their reactions to each other. There were lots of references to other books in the series, but not to the point where they detracted from the story. Overall, not a book I would recommend to a friend, unless they wanted to read it so they could have read every book in the series.
 Better than Usual July 19, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book reminded me why I love Amanda Quick/Krentz. Unusual characters, and intelligent heroine and a dark hero. Lush love scenes are well written too. Hope to see a lot more like this from Quick.
Enjoyable light read June 30, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Leona Hewitt is in the midst of a complicated burglary when she stumbles upon the corpse of a beautiful woman. Almost instantly afterward, she spots a man. If he's the killer, Leona is in trouble. She may be dressed as a man--a definite no-no in proper Victorian society--but she's no physical match for the powerful male who discovers her. Instead of the killer, she discovers he's something almost worse--an investigator for the mysterious Arcane Society and a man who's after the same crystal she seeks. Considering that the Arcane Society has attempted to keep the crystal from Leona's family for generations, there's certain to be trouble. With sexy men like Thaddeus Ware, though, trouble can sometimes be very pleasant.
Not pleasant at all is the reaction of Lord Delbridge--the man from whom the two steal the crystal. Delbridge needs that crystal desperately--with it, he'll be allowed membership in the elite Third Circle. Without it, not only will his application be denied, the Third Circle might decide he knows too much. Unfortunately for Leona and Thaddeus, Delbridge is intelligent and has hired a serial killer as an assistant (hence the body).
Author Amanda Quick writes a fun and sexy story. As with many of Quick's heroines, Leona is an intriguing (improbable) mix of innocence and energy--who finds sex to be just the thing. Secondary characters with lots of quirks add amusing touches to the adventure. Thaddeus doesn't really know what hits him when Leona moves into his life--but he serves as a stabilizing force in Leona's Mercurial life.
THE THIRD CIRCLE isn't Quick's strongest work, but it is an entertaining read. I found this one hard to put down.
Very enjoyable June 29, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Just finished this quick read, very enjoyable and like other reviewer have noted, nice to catch up with "old friends"
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