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Book Title and Author: Power of Three, Connie M Burge

Spell on the back: In this night and at this hour, I call upon the Ancient Power, Bring your powers to we sisters three, We want the power, Give us the power!

Blurb: Prue, Piper and Phoebe Halliwell didn't think reading a magical incantation would really work. But it did. Now Prue can move things with her mind, Piper can freeze time and Phoebe can see the future. They are the Charmed Ones- the most powerful of witches. But being enchanted has a price. There's a warlock who wants to steal their powers. And he'll do it any way he can- even if it means killing them. 

Reviews: This is meant to be a novelisation of 'Something Wicca This Way Comes', but it's very different to the actual episode. I thought that it may have been a novelisation of the Lori Rom pilot, but I read the script and found that it's not true (there's a part about Melinda's ghost appearing, which exists in neither pilot).  

Book Title and Author: Kiss of Darkness, Brandon Alexander 

Spell on the back: In the shadow of the tower, We lovers two entwine, Bringing heat to breath and life to power, And forging your soul to mine.

Blurb: Something changed Prue Halliwell on New Year's Eve, when a stranger gave her the most passionent kiss of her life. Now Prue feels driven to kiss every man she meets. At first, Piper and Phoebe think the new Prue is fun. But when Prue grows weaker with each kiss, the Charmed Ones knows that evil is at work. Now Piper and Phoebe must save their sister, but can they do it with only the Power of Two?

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Book Title and Author: The Crimson Spell, F. Goldsborough 

Spell on the back: Evil thought and dark desires, Boil and burn in wicked brew! Throw hate and fear into the fire- may friends and lovers both be true!

Blurb: Prue, Piper and Phoebe don't know that a coven of warlocks is hunting them. They don't know that one of the warlocks has entered their lives disguised as a friend. And they don't know the coven's mission- to drain them of their powers, even if it means destroying them to do it. Now the Charmed Ones must figure out which of their friends is really the enemy. Because sometimes what you don't know can kill you.

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Book Title and Author: Whispers from the Past, Rosalind Noonan

Spell on the back: A shard of mirror for a broken reflection, A pocket watch with a cracked face, A cache of herbs to burn for protection, All will send me to another time and place.

Blurb: Phoebe Halliwell is having a very bad day: A demon has pulled her centuries into the past. She has no way of telling her sisters she's alive, no way to get back to her own time- and the demon is tryig to kill her. Back in the present, Prue and Piper are devastated at losing their sister. But that's not their only problem. Something is wrong with them, too. Somehow, they're turning... evil. But why? And how can they stop it- without the Power of Three?

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Book Title and Author: Voodoo Moon, Wendy Corsi Staub.

Spell on the back: If her soul is bound by and evil spell, Call back her spirit with a ringing bell, Salt in her left hand, gold in her right, Will cast out the dark and restore her soul's light.

Blurb: The Halliwells are on vacation. It's time to party in New Orleans. But on Prue, Piper and Phoebe's first night in the Big Easy, Phoebe has a dream filled with images of strange, violent rituals under a full moon. Soon after, a new friend of Phoebe's disappears- on the night of the full moon! When the Charmed Ones try to find her, they are drawn into a dark world of voodoo sorcery... a powerful magic like nothing the sisters have seen. 

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Book Title and Author: Haunted by Desire, Cameron Dokey

Spell on the back: Anger, envy, wrath, and rage, Hold her tightly like a cage, With bitter tears and lover's sins, My final revenge at last begins!

Blurb: Phoebe Halliwell thinks taking a college course will add some intellectual excitement. And she is definitely excited when she meets Brett, a gorgeous guy in her class. To bad he's got a jealous ex-girlfriend, Wendy. When Brett and Phoebe spend time together on a class assignment, Phoebe starts to receive threatening notes. Wendy's the obvious culprit, so why does Phoebe sense that the notes are from someone else- someone with supernatural powers?

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Book Title and Author: The Gypsy Enchantment, Carla Jablonski

Spell on the back: Three-ring acts and thrice told tales, Bring threefold power that never fails, Gypsy legends, Gypsy lore, Gypsy demons haunt no more.

Blurb: Prue is in a serious funk. Her latest photo assignment for 415 is an in-depth article about the Carnival Cavalcade-circus acts in a tent, and a midway with games and food. Prue hates circuses, but Piper and Phoebe are up for meeting the tattooed snake-charmer, clowns and especially Ivan, the handsome Gypsy animal trainer. But a dark sign seems to mark him and Phoebe has a vision of Piper being strangled by a handsome stranger! Could Ivan be a demon in disguise? A mysterious fire and a tragic death compel the Charmed Ones to use their gifts. Now it's the Power of Three against the ancient magic of ancient Gypsy forces.

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Book Title and Author: The Legacy of Merlin, Eloise Flood

Spell on the back: White robes under the Druid moon, Midsummer's Eve is coming soon, Spells and chanting call the power, To work dark witchcraft in the hour!

Blurb: Prue lands a summer trip to England to buy medieval books for a collector, so Phoebe and Piper tag along to the quaint village of Hay-on-Wye, in the heart of King Arthur country. While Piper reads how to make love charms, Phoebe meets the darkly handsome Niall. But she's shaken by a desolate vision of him on a windswept heath, holding an infant. Is Niall a warlock? Then Piper discovers a secret Druid ritual in progress, with Niall in the center of it. She freezes the group, and the Charmed Ones set out to discover Niall's secret. They learn that a local villager is in terrible danger from the Druids, and only a magical spell from the past can save her. The Charmed Ones are convinced that only a long journey can win against the Druids- a voyage back in time to Camelot!

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Book Title and Author: Soul of the Bride, Elizabeth Lenhard

Spell on the back: In a land of lost, wandering souls, Journey with care on the River Styx, A prince of darkness plays his roles, Protect the Charmed Ones from his tricks.

Blurb: Prue's editor at 415 magazine offers her a challenge: if she takes a really fantastic photo, he'll run it on the cover. This could be Prue's big break- if she can come up with a killer concept. Then Prue gets the idea to shoot a group of models in the Halliwell's Victorian Manor. She'll even use an antique camera  to capture the style of an old-time photo. But when Prue snaps the shutter, all the models collapse into a deathly slumber! To rescue the innocents, The Charmed Ones descend into Hades, fighting underworld perils and uncovering an unholy plot. To rescue the missing models, they must match wits with the greatest of the ancient Greek gods- and one of the sisters might not be allowed to return to her mortal life.

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Book Title and Author: Beware What You Wish, Diana G. Gallagher

Spell on the back: When wishes give dark powers life, Stark disaster becomes rife, Danger, chaos, evil rise, Before our unsuspecting eyes!

Blurb: While photographing Stephen Tremaine, a wealthy businessman running for public office, Prue notices an ancient stone statue from South America. Then, the next morning, Prue, Piper and Phoebe are disturbed by the number of tragic incidents in the news. Disappointed with her power, Phoebe wishes that she could foresee more calamities in order to prevent them. Soon, Phoebe is having more premonitions than she can handle- and the sisters can't keep up with the impending accidents and disasters. Then a terrible vision sends the sisters to a charity carnival, where Tremaine will face his opponent. The Charmed Ones must summon the Power of Three to avert a tragedy and save San Francisco- if they can work out which disaster to stop first!

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Book Title and Author: Charmed Again, Elizabeth Lenhard: novelisation of Charmed Again, parts 1&2

Spell on the back: In this night and in this hour, I call upon the Ancient Power, Bring back my sister, Bring back the Power of Three.

Blurb: Piper and Phoebe Halliwell are devastated by the death of their big sister, Prue. But even in their grief they can't forget that they, too, are in mortal danger. The power of the Charmed Ones has been broken, leaving them prey to every form of evil. Even Leo, their Whitelighter, and Cole, Phoebe's demon boyfriend, can't protect them. In frustration and despair, Piper casts a spell to summon a lost witch and bring back Prue. The spell does work, but not as Piper intended. A lost witch is found- Paige Matthews: heir to a shocking Halliwell family secret. But can Piper and Phoebe persuade her to assume her powers and complete the Power of Three?

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Book Title and Author: Spirit of the Wolf, Diana G. Gallagher

Spell on the back: In the untouched forests, A magic beast appears, A saviour of the land- Or symbol of deepest fears!

Blurb: At a remote resort in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, a tree burst into flames, an animal skull oozes blood, and a wolf threatens to attack, then vanishes like a ghost. The police suspect a nearly extinct Native American group that was forced off the resort's land long ago. Others blame the owners of the resort for defiling sacred tribal lands. Phoebe and Paige arrive for a pre-opening weekend and some sisterly bonding, but are soon drawn into danger by incidents both natural and unnatural. A powerful shaman holds the key to the mystery with his secret knowledge- knowledge that is shared by the wolf haunting the land. The sisters call upon Piper, Leo and Cole fo guidance- and summon all their powers to confront a demon as cunning as any they have ever encountered!

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Book Title and Author: Garden of Evil, Emma Harrison

Spell on the back: By all the powers above, And by all things good, Bring me a love, Who will always be true.

Blurb: The Halliwell sisters and their honeys are enjoying a rare afternoon off from fighting evil. Even though the two couples try to keep the vibe free of romance, Paige can't help feeling like a fifth wheel. But where to find a guy who not only embodies everything she wants in a boyfriend but wll also understand hr witchy lifestyle? Then while saving an innocent, Paige connects- with the girl's boyfriend, Micah. Micah seems perfect- he's attractive and attentive and he lives in a beautiful mansion in the hills outside San Francisco. Paige thinks he could be her Prince Charming. But the fairy tale turns sinister when he invites her into his garden: an enchanted prison from which there is no escape and where the strongest bonds are those of love.

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Book Title and Author: Date with Death, Elizabeth Lenhard 

Spell on the back: Take this soul, who seeks revenge, Bind him from his cruel intent, With this spark, consign his soul, To the haze of his own hell.

Blurb: As Piper and Leo contemplate parenthood, and Phoebe and Cole enjoy their engagement, Paige is feeling more of a push to find a significant other. In a moment of whimsy, she signs up for an online dating service. Needless to say, she soon finds herself flooded with eager responses. Almost every night she embarks on a new date that seems to lead nowhere- despite that Paige seems to have a perfectly good time when she's out... or does she? Before long the sisters discover that Paige spends her "dates" in a catatonic trance- she hasn't actually gone anywhere! Soon afterward, her suitors are discovered to have committed evil acts and Paige is acting as a conduit for dark powers- and soon she is projecting her energies onto her sisters. Will Piper and Phoebe be able to save her with only the Power of Two?

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Book Title and Author: Dark Vengeance, Diana G Gallagher

Spell on the back: And should the Trinity of Evil be awakened, The Champions of Virtue must defend, The Light of ages past or be forsaken, As the warriors of darkness were before them.

Blurb: The Charmed Ones are feeling out of sorts. Phoebe misses Cole, who's gone away for a week of solitary reflecting. Piper is overwhelmed with the responsibilities of overseeing her household, Charmed affairs, and P3. Paige is still adjusting to her role as a saviour of innocents, and is increasingly sensitive to all levels of human pain. Soon, though, Piper is distracted by an energetic musician auditioning to play at the club, Phoebe is making a new friend at her web design class, and Paige is meeting new people at the homeless shelter where she volunteers. But it isn't long before the girls discover that a sinister force is working against them; Phoebe's short-term memory is shot, Piper can't control her emotions, and Paige is completely exhausted. At the same time, their powers are diminished. Could their new acquaintances be connected to the threat? It's a real-life family feud- one that could have deadly results... 

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Book Title and Author: Shadow of the Sphinx, Carla Jablonski

Spell on the back: Shifting sands, eternal dust, unending time moves as it must, But ancient wisdom works through me, time is mine- where e'er I be.

Blurb: Paige Matthews is having a minor identity crisis. She is slowly but surely embracing her long lost sisters' witchy ways, but she doesn't want to overstep her boundaries. After all, she wouldn't ever want to replace Prue Halliwell- even if she could. So Paige considers it a stroke of luck when, one day, her experiments with magic turn her into a cat. Who knew she had a knack for shapeshifting? One problem: she can't shift herself back. Her sisters inadvertantly betray her when they deposit her at a local animal shelter. Suddenly, she finds herself as the familiar of a cult that worships ancient Egyptian deities, and is catapulted in ancient Egypt! Piper and Phoebe discover the identity of the stray cat and rally a rescue mission, only to discover another cat-woman, also trapped within a fortress-like sphinx. This kitty is one feline femme fatale, and the sisters are going to have to put their human heads together to defeat her!

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Book Title and Author: Something Wiccan This Way Comes

Spell on the back: Sister Wiccas gather round, By our power we are bound, Hand in hand and heart to heart, Force all evil to depart!

Blurb: Paige Matthews is new to the whole 'Power of Three' thing, and looking to explore her powers. So when she reads of a Wiccan convention taking place outside Las Vegas, she thinks that it's a great opportunity for her and for her sisters to learn more about their witchy ways. Though the girls are all over saving innocents, they aren't that heavy into Wicca practices, and Paige thinks the retreat could be enlightening. Piper and Phoebe, however, aren't so sure. They're certain that while they spend their days battling honest-to-badness black magic, their so-called supernatural sisters will be nothing more than a bunch of blessed wanna-bes. Soon, though, they hear of a rash of murders commited against practicing Wiccans, and making an appearance at the covention becomes top priority. But as they head for the desert campgrounds, are the Charmed Ones headed for disaster? 

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Book Title and Author: Mist and Stone, Diana G. Gallagher

Spell on the back: Shadows of tomorrow, From the past are sown, On shifting sands and sorrows, Veiled in mist or set in stone.

Blurb: Paige Matthews is accustomed to the requirements of her job as a socal worker, and she's willing to endure substandard pay, long hours and emotional drain. After all, she wants to make a difference- sometimes in a non-Charmed capacity. But she is unprepared for the anger and rage she encounters in Todd Corman, a young boy who has bounced from caregiver to caregiver for so long that he doesn't trust authority. Still, Paige is sympathetic and determined to break through. But when Phoebe stops by South Bay Social Services for a quick hello, she is rocked by a vision that involves Leo... and possibly Todd as he set it off. Strangely, this vision is shrouded in fog and Leo suggests that the mist may symbolise that the fate of this vision is not set in stone. If Todd has been targeted, and Leo's life is in danger, then the Charmed Ones must race against the clock to reverse destiny.

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Book Title and Author: Mirror Image

Spell on the back: n/a

Blurb: Phoebe Halliwell is stunned when her latest vision involves her younger half sister, Paige. The vision reveals to her that Paige is actually an imposter who will infiltrate the Power of Three and break it apart. However, Piper is dismissive when she learns of Phoebe's concerns -- so much so that Cole and Leo end up taking sides as well. Before long, all involved are on edge.
Paige senses that her sisters are acting strangely around her, so when she meets Timothy McBride, an attractive young stranger who purports to be a witch, she decides not to tell them. She wants to have something of her own, separate from her Charmed duties. Secrets are estranging the sisters from one another, and the timing isn't good. Women are turning up all over the city, dead by supernatural causes. The perpetrator may be connected to the sisters' past -- but if they can't work together, they might not be able to stop him.

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Book Title and Author: Between Worlds, Bobbi J.G Weiss and Jacklyn Wilson

Spell on the back: Breath of air, soul of fire, Grant this night my heart's desire, womb of earth, tears of sea, bring my lover back to me.

Blurb: The Halliwell sisters are no strangers to Halloween hijinks. But this year, the Wiccan celebration of Samhain is met with a rash of destruction throughout the city. Upon further investigation, the Charmed Ones learn that the demolished buildings they've heard about are actually melting. These sites are in fact the location of dimensional portals, and they're under attack.

Piper, Phoebe, and Paige will need to secure these barriers in order to prevent all havoc from being released. But the demon working against them is no ordinary monster; it's a wraith, the product of a grief-stricken young witch seeking to resurrect her lost love. And hell hath no fury like a woman scorned...

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Book Title and Author: Truth and Consequences, Cameron Dokey

Spell on the back: Earth, water, fire, air, Aid me in this task I dare, Where Cole wanders let me see, As I will, So mote it be

Blurb: Cole is working late, and the sisters are having a girls' night in so, on the spur of the moment, Phoebe accepts what seems like an innocent date with a friendly stranger. But good intentions are quickly misconstrued when Cole leaves work early to surprise Phoebe- and is stunned to find her sharing a drink with another man! cole can't believe that Phoebe would betray him, and Phoebe can't believe that Cole would even think that she would betray him. Their escalating arguement quickly highlights some fundamental trust issues they each harbour. But soon they discover themselves trapped in the Underworld, at the center of a lovelorn demon's plot to destroy the Power of Three. If Cole and Phoebe can't reconcile their suspicions and insecurities, there's more than their relationship at risk!

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Book Title and Author: Luck Be A Lady, Scott Ciencin

Spell on the back: A desperate gamble, An ancient curse, Will it be good or evil, That triumphs first?

Blurb: Phoebe Halliwell may be ready to turn over a new leaf as a single gal, but her newly redemonized ex-husband, Cole, isn't ready to let her go. Aware of a supernatural plot against the Charmed Ones, Cole keeps watch over Phoebe, and intercedes at the moment of battle, only to accidently create a rip in time. Cole disappears to WW2-era Hollywood... and takes the sisters with him!

While the Charmed Ones are no strangers to extreme circumstances, what they didn't anticipate was a demonic stronghold shaking down local businesses. To infiltrate the evil underground, Paige poses as a young starlette, working an entirely different kind of magic before the camera. Meanwhile, Piper is tempted to seek out Leo- in this world, he's still human- and Phoebe is at her wits' end contending with Cole. But a demon henchman is working the black magic mojo on Paige, and if the sisters don't focus, before long they'll find themselves completely out of luck.

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Book Title and Authors: Seasons of the Witch, Volume 1, by Laura J. Burns (Samhain and Imbolc) and Emma Harrison (Yuletide)

Blurb: Samhain: 31/10, or Hallowe'en- traditionally a time to reflect, a time of divination, and a time to honour the ancients. But Phoebe's plans to communicate with her ancestors are cut short when she's recruited to help reunite a star-crossed, magickal couple.

Yuletide: 22/12, or the winter solstice, and the longest night of the year. And when Paige enters an all night party at a local club, she finds herself at the center of an evil plot to bring about a permanent midnight.

Imbolc: 1/2, or Candlemas- a time when the earliest hopes for spring are fostered and seeds are planted for dreams of the coming summer months. But Piper can't look toward the future- and having children with Leo- when her half whitelighter, half witch sister's powers are on the fritz. Is a hybrid baby destined for doom?

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