Second-Hand Gods
Book 12 of Ravenwood: A Seeker's Memoir
When an enchanted blade crosses worlds carrying a message – “We live!” – The Garret survivors must brave awakened perils, rekindled magic, and the fragile threads between realms in hope of bringing the lost Ravenwood Thirteen home again to the now-familiar Yellow Corridor.
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Feeling he wants her less as a partner than as a substitute for his dead wife, Suzanne has broken up with Brian and tearfully returned to Jack. Cissy remains a friend to both and a welcome Garret resident, though as a nature lover in summer’s warmth she prefers camping au naturel at the spell-protected Quarry.
On campus, things are less rosy. Doctor Knight, blaming Jack for the lab accident, has cancelled his graduate assistant’s pay and banned him from re-enrolling. Will Jack be able to stay on in The Garret with Sue? Or will he need to go back to New Jersey, tail tucked in defeat?
And provoked by human incursion into its resting place, across the Lake an ancient evil has risen to reclaim the dead city as its own. Though favored by the Guardians and backed by the awesome power of the Mist itself, even as Second-Hand Gods can The Garret Gang survive its wrath?
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Themes
- Reunion Across Worlds
- Faith, Magic, and the Limits of Power
- Commitment, Marriage, and Chosen Family
- Responsibility, Sacrifice, and Hope
Characters
Jack Peredur · Narrator and chemistry student turned craftsman; working to reconnect with the lost Thirteen and build a stable life; stepping into maturity through love, responsibility, and rising spiritual authority.
Suzanne “Sue” Marat · Jack’s partner and fellow practitioner; emotional center of the group; accepting Jack’s marriage proposal and deepening her role as co-leader in both Earth and Mist worlds.
Melusine “Mel” Collins · Mountain girl attuned to the Mist; guide, protector, and catalyst for major breakthroughs; expanding her abilities while facing the dangers of crossing worlds.
Norma Stevens (“Aiolynn”) · Physically absent but powerfully present through visions and messages; symbol of hope and continuity; her survival reframes the mission and propels the group toward reunion.
Sylvia “Cissy” Adams · Member of The Garret Gang; steadying, practical presence; supporting Jack and Suzanne while advancing her own initiation.
Chuck ("Proteus") · Longtime friend and metaphysical ally; grounded earthly counterpart to Jack; deepening his involvement as stakes between worlds escalate.
