Molly Cochran

Poison Molly Cochran

Marc Notes: A Paula Wiseman Book.; Katy receives a gift of poison that turns her into a killer, while powerful witches stir up trouble, not only at Ainsworth School, but in a world known as Avalon, as well.; 1; Ages 14 up. Publisher Marketing: Arthurian legend mixes with modern-day witchcraft in this haunting sequel to Legacy," which Publishers Weekly "said "should please the legions of paranormal fans looking for a sophisticated supernatural thriller." After the riveting--and romantic--events of Legacy," Katy has won Peter's heart and is now "claiming her place in the magical world. Though half the students at her boarding school come from witching lines, the use of magic is expressly forbidden at Ainsworth, so as to keep the witching world hidden from the blue-blooded preppies, aka Muffies, who also walk the halls. But the Muffies have at least a notion of magic, because Katy catches them staging a made-up ritual--and to her astonishment, the girls collapse at Katy's feet and fall into comas. When Katy is blamed, she becomes desperate to clear her name and finds herself battling all odds to harness her growing magical powers in order to save the Muffies and dispel the Darkness once more. Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 11/15/2012 (EAN 9781442450509, Hardcover) Voice of Youth Advocates 12/01/2012 (EAN 9781442450509, Hardcover) School Library Journal 01/01/2013 pg. 104 (EAN 9781442450509, Hardcover) Booklist 01/01/2013 pg. 111 (EAN 9781442450509, Hardcover) Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2013 pg. 93 (EAN 9781442450509, Hardcover) Contributor Bio:  Cochran, Molly Molly Cochran is the "New York Times" bestselling author of more than twenty-five books, including "Legacy", "Poison", and Seduction". Her first novel, "Grandmaster" with Warren Murphy, was a "New York Times" bestseller and Edgar Award Winner. She also authored the international bestseller "The Forever King" with Warren Murphy. She lives with her family in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.