About Iridescence of a Raven
The story begins with the sudden death of Daniel, a reclusive member of a powerful magical family known as the Alliance. His young daughter, Autumn, is brought back to the family’s estate, entirely unaware of her supernatural heritage. The Alliance, led by her uncles Alex and Ian, is divided on how to handle her, fearing her mother Hope’s dangerous gift—the ability to transform into a jaguar.
As the family navigates their reunion, dark secrets from the past resurface. Alex is plagued by guilt over his brother Zachary’s abusive past and a missing body. Meanwhile, another member of the Alliance, Dre, returns home to deal with her mother’s death, accompanied by her partner, Gus, who is a powerful magic user himself. Gus begins to research the Alliance’s old practice of “purging” and uncovers disturbing secrets that hint at a more sinister history.
In a pivotal turning point, Alex visits Edward, a veterinarian who knew Hope. Edward reveals the shocking truth about Hope’s gift, explaining how the transformation required a high-meat diet and that a serum he created to help her cope nearly killed her. He also presents a chilling theory that the marks on Autumn’s body are not from a failed transformation, but from physical abuse.
The narrative splits to follow Dre and Gus as they visit her childhood home. Dre, overwhelmed by grief and memories, suffers a breakdown. Gus, in his love for her, uses his magic to calm her and calls his brother, Ewan, a medical doctor, to help. He discovers old papers that Dre feels compelled to show to Alex, but her emotional state prevents her from doing so.
The book concludes with a sense of unresolved tension. Alex carries the weight of a terrifying new reality, while Gus and Dre’s future is solidifying despite the lingering pain of grief. The Alliance is left with the knowledge that their inherited gifts are more complex and dangerous than they ever knew, setting the stage for future conflicts. The story ends not with a grand resolution, but with the quiet promise of a long, arduous journey ahead for the family.
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About The Author Katherine Eileen Dowling Katherine is my pseudonym, chosen to protect my family as this book, a labor of many years, finally comes to fruition. The unexpected loss of my Mother created a void I wasn’t prepared to face. In seeking solace, I revisited earlier writings and discovered that, remarkably, the seeds of this magical tale had been sown at my Mother’s bedside, amidst the quiet hours of nursing and vigil. Following a path once envisioned by my Grandmother, I entered the field of nursing, and with a poignant twist of fate, found myself caring for and nursing my Mother, an experience that profoundly shaped me. My enduring fascination for both the healing arts and the elusive magic that whispers at the edges of our world has long captivated me. Within these pages, I weave together these two passions, drawing upon my medical background and extensive research, grounded in fact yet unbound by it. For safety and narrative intrigue, I have taken artistic license with the pharmaceuticals and herbal remedies you will encounter. Rest assured, your search for their exact counterparts will prove fruitless, though their essence often lies within the vast tapestry of our world.