Description: This riveting final chapter in the bold, seductive omnibus repackage of Smith's Secret Circle saga includes "The Captive Part II" and "The Power."

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Children's Literature Review: As the newest member of New Salem's elite group of witches, everything in Cassie's life should be falling into place. Instead everything is falling apart and she can no longer tell if she is good or evil at heart. Diana, the true leader of the Magic Circle believes in Cassie and her inherent goodness, but Faye, Diana's rival, discovers Cassie's secret love of Adam and knows better. If anyone else learns of Cassie's secret otherworldly connection with Adam, it will tear the circle apart. Cassie ends up in the middle of a tug-of-war between these two rival leaders. When an unspeakable evil comes to town, Cassie has to choose between her own desires and what is best for the circle. Unfortunately, the fate of all of New Salem rests on her decision. This reprint, which includes the second half of The Captive and part three of "The Secret Circle" trilogy, begins in media res, which is rather confusing for readers who haven't read the previous book and a half. While at times the writing is a ...

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