by Lorna TedderA Witch Out of Time · Secret Lives of Librarians Universe
Think: The Dresden Files meets The OA meets Minority Report in a reincarnation thriller where memory, magic, and murder collide.
About the Book
Veronica Winzler von Windlach remembers lives she hasn’t lived yet. Gifted with the rare “Gift of Knowing,” she’s spent years navigating the shadows of secret societies, ancient reincarnation rituals, and occult libraries hidden in plain sight. But when a mystic reading reveals her timeline has been tampered with, her future disappears—and her death moves 40 years closer.
Determined to solve the mystery of her own impending murder, Veronica follows the trail left by a fellow priest’s death—a death that may hold the key to unraveling who rewrote her fate. But reality is fracturing. Memories blur. Allies lie. And every clue unearths more danger in a world where time, magic, and identity are up for grabs. Now she must fight to reclaim her fate before it’s overwritten—for good.
Before You Read
This story touches on murder and death threats, memory manipulation and identity confusion, betrayal by trusted institutions, magical coercion and conspiracy, and the discussion of mortality and extinction-level events. All traumatic content serves character development and narrative purpose. No gratuitous violence.
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- Midlife Reckoning“Today at 1:45 PM Eastern is my midlife…”
- A Shift in Shadows“I take a deep breath and try to steady my racing heart…”
- The Astral Conspiracy“The incense fills my hotel room with sandalwood and lavender…”
- Memento Mori“I stand alone in the heart of Vail, Colorado…”
- The Unseen Threat“As the plane begins its descent into Orlando, I’m already missing Vail…”
- A Trail of Deception“Staring out the window of the morgue, I barely notice Raven’s small talk…”
- Disrupting the Stars“The footsteps echoing on the curving staircase belong to me, yet they feel detached…”
- Of Divination and Doubts“‘Well, that’s new,’ I mutter as I choose my footsteps through the cemetery.”
- A Conflict of Futures“Raven’s rented cottage just off campus is quiet, save for the scratch of my pen…”
- Unraveling Threads“‘I’m not sure how many books there are,’ Nike continues…”
- Hidden Truths“The winding road off Highway 431 seems to stretch on forever…”
- Hidden Consequences“Nike pushes me toward the other side of the table as she grabs for a face shield…”
- A Moment’s Pause“‘It’ll be fine, Zephyr. Really. It’ll be fine.’”
- Power Fluctuations“A scream bubbles up in my throat but quickly dissolves…”
- Dark Rooms“‘Aw, hell. I’m done!’ Nike shoves back from the countertop…”
- Fight for the Future“A scream rips through the air around me. I can’t tell where it’s coming from…”
- Realignment“Today’s the day!”
- A Hitch in the Stars“I pull my hair back into a long ponytail, just as it was in my memory…”
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