The Incense and Iron book by Jan Davis is a comprehensive look at the ancient method of combining the two in order to create rituals, spells, incantations and meditations. It is focused on the use of these two resources to focus the mind, body and spirit in order to bring about change and the benefits that come with it. Davis, a medium who has practiced for many years, describes in great detail how the use of these two resources can change a person’s life. There are rituals which are specifically meant for each resource and you will find that there is a balance and harmony which will prevail throughout the entire process. There are rituals which can be done both under the auspices of a spell or by a specific individual while others can be done with no outside ceremony.
The book starts out with an introduction to the concepts used within the various sections which are: The Sacramental World and The Magical World. You will notice that this section is the most descriptive of the material within the entire album. It goes into the meaning behind the different incantation which are contained within each of the seven different albums. It also explains the differences between the elemental types of the two resources and the different types of spells which can be created using them. This section of the book is very thorough and goes into the different types of spell casting which can be done with each resource as well as the differences between the two.
The Magical World section focuses on how to turn the resources to do different things. For example if you were using incense to cleanse your ears then you could use an earbook of cleansing to cast this spell. In addition to the different uses for the different resources, the Magical World section also gives descriptions on why some spells will work better with certain types of people. The various steps which can be taken to become a witch or wizard are described in great detail and this section of the book really does help get you prepared for the real world adventures that await you.
The Best of All: Final Breath is basically a compilation of all the books which have ever been released and it gives a nice little rundown of everything that has happened since the first release of the original version of this book in 1998. It explains why the author decided to do an update and the changes that took place while creating the original incense and iron book. It gives the basic background of the characters involved and goes into detail about the spells which were originally featured in the book as well as the different types of rites which are done.
Of course, I must mention the most important book which is The Midnight Rebel which is the main set piece for The Great Bazaar Secret Series. The novel itself is quite good and it is easily one of the best novels I have read in a long time. The novel starts off when a boy named Alex decides to start his own business in order to pay off his debts. However, along the way he discovers that his past has caught up with him and he has become the latest victim of the powerful and diabolical Midnight Rebel faction.
If you are looking for a good standalone fantasy novel then you should definitely pick up The Midnight Rebel by Robin D. Owens. This is my favorite of all of the urban fantasy series because of the great storyline and the way that the author uses the medium of magic in order to advance the plot. In addition to that, the characters are well developed, the story is fast paced, and the language is not over powering in any way. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who likes urban fantasy and the Victorian era. If you are still on the fence about this book, then I would urge you to go out and get The Midnight Rebel.