The Curse of The Korhonen's: The Witch on Queen Anne Hill Kindle Edition

Kieran Korhonen, a sixteen-year-old with autism, lives in Wenatchee with his parents, Reese and Delaney. His older brother Blake attends Washington State University. Kieran's fascination with photography contrasts with Blake's studies in business. Reese is estranged from his parents in Seattle due to a falling out over a family curse dating back to the 16th century. The curse began when Elias Korhonen, a greedy warlock, was cursed by an enchantress named Mikkelis after invading Riga. Five hundred years later, Kieran starts experiencing premonitions of dark events, including the awakening of Mikkelis. When Kieran shares his visions with his parents, they dismiss them, leaving him frustrated until Blake learns about them and decides to help.Blake takes Kieran to Seattle to visit their grandparents, Joel and Ruby. While there, Kieran’s visions intensify. He confides in Joel, which excites Ruby as she believes Kieran's powers are emerging. Reese becomes angry that Blake took Kieran to Seattle and fears they will be influenced by talk of magic and curses—something he has tried to shield them from. Intrigued by the possibility of supernatural powers, Blake embraces their family legacy. On Halloween, Joel receives a mysterious message that leads him to the Space Needle, where Mikkelis murders him. Kieran sees this in a premonition, but is ignored by Reese until Ruby confirms Joel's death. The police investigate the murder, and detective Sarah Hernandes learns about their magical heritage.Kieran and Blake convince Reese to move the family to Seattle to support Ruby. As Kieran adjusts to Queen Anne, Blake continues at WSU but visits for Christmas when Kieran discovers a Grimoire in the attic. The book reveals their magical legacy and opens a portal to Elttaes, where Kieran meets Elliott, a Fairy Prince who confirms their powers: Kieran has premonitions and empathy; Blake manipulates time; Reese heals and reforms. Elliott introduces Finn Huxley, a faun who becomes close to Kieran as they start dating. Elliott mentors them on their powers as Mikkelis plots against them with witch hunter William Blackborn.William uses his daughter, Braelynn, to infiltrate the family by having her work at Ruby's cafe and offering Reese a job at his firm and Delaney a magazine—all part of a plan to destroy them. Realizing they're manipulated, Kieran has a vision of a battle in Seattle and seeks aid from Elttaes. Elliott and Finn rally magical creatures while Sarah Hernandes mobilizes the police. During the fight, a Seraphim grants Kieran the power of "The Phoenix," prophesied to defeat Mikkelis. With Finn's signal, Kieran transforms into The Phoenix as Blake and Reese join forces. They defeat Mikkelis and William after generations of torment.Years later, Finn and Kieran marry and open an LGBTQ youth center with supernatural abilities. Blake takes over The Hearthside cafe from Ruby until her passing, keeping her as a co-partner. Reese and Delaney keep the family home on Queen Anne Hill as peace settles over the family after lifting the curse. With no new threats, life is peaceful, but another magical challenge could emerge. Read more