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The Magic And The Healing Mass Market Paperback – May 1, 1994

by Nick O'Donohoe (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 32 ratings
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About to give up veterinary school because of a family crisis, BJ Vaughan is chosen to join a special group of healers who venture into the mystical world of Crossroads, where unicorns, centaurs, and other magical creatures live. Original.
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  1. Print length
    326 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Ace
  4. Publication date
    May 1, 1994
  5. Dimensions
    7 x 1 x 5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0441000533
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0441000531
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A veterinary professor takes a select group of students on a magical field trip into the world of Crossroads, where medicine becomes magic and the healers learn to heal themselves as well as their mythical patients. This unique fantasy features complex and sympathetic characters, a cleverly constructed plot, and a satisfying mix of medical knowledge and fantasy lore. A strong addition to fantasy collections.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ace; First Edition (May 1, 1994)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 326 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0441000533
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0441000531
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 1 x 5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 32 ratings

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Shannon Burgess
5.0 out of 5 stars The best combination of real and fantastical...
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2013
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I first read this book years ago and have passed it on to many friends. Then, I was looking to replace my copy and discovered it was part one of a trilogy. Fully expecting to be disappointed, but still thrilled to continue the story - I placed my order for all three

Unbelievably good! I have no idea why this series is out of print. This books feels written for adults, but takes all the best elements of YA fantasy fiction and makes a timelessly wonderful series. Buy the books used and treasure them. Wait for them to be re-discovered and hope they get re-printed.

With the exception of one villlian, the characters feel real, complicated and familiar enough to be my friend, relative or coworker. And even the least developed character makes the story more compelling - sometimes it's hard to understand the motivations of a monster, so perhaps not spelling out her motives made the story more believable for me. If you know a zoo person, pass this on.
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JM
5.0 out of 5 stars A great escape AND accurate vet medicine!
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2013
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This novel is well written and very imaginative. O'Donohoe has done a great job creating an entire world and it's a pretty complex one. He's also created a group of characters that are unique, to say the least. Each one has it's own character and engages the reader. I couldn't wait to read the next book and see what would happen.
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LA in Dallas
3.0 out of 5 stars Veterinarian to magic creatures
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2023
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I believe I read The Magic and the Healing not long after it came out in 1994. I liked it and went on to read the rest of the Crossroads trilogy. The whole thing had a clumsy feel, as if it was the work of an inexperienced author. Although that is not quite true, it is close. Nick O'Donohoe published a book in 1981, April Snow, which was apparently entirely forgettable. Crossroads did better -- each of the three titles has a rating exceeding 4.0 on Goodreads. The books themselves, however, appear to be out of print, and neither of my local libraries has copies, so one has to guess their commercial success was limited.

The protagonist is a veterinary student, BJ Vaughan, about to leave school because of some personal crises. She's your standard "gifted-but-unsuccessful" sympathetic hero. One of her profs, who believes she is a gifted vet, recruits her to come to the Crossroads, where she heals a unicorn and subsequently other magical creatures. Eventually she helps recruit friends to the Crossroads. I particularly remember one of them later remarking that after treating werewolves, a Doberman is just a puppy.

The scenes in which Vaughan and other characters treated animals had an authentic feel. I suspect Nick O'Donohoe himself has experienced vet school and practice. I just did a search for biographical information and came up with nothing. The paperback The Magic and the Healing has no author biography. It does have an Acknowledgements section, which acknowledges some vets.

I think I would now call this Urban Fantasy, although that category wasn't recognized (at least not by me) when it was published. I give it my tentative recommendation -- tentative because I read it almost 30 years ago. That I still remember the contents after so much time in itself speaks well for the book.
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Donna A. Leahey
5.0 out of 5 stars Magical, wonderful book!
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2001
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I first read this book as pre-veterinary student and have read it again and again, finding it more and more enjoyable as I advance in my veterinary education. I was and am delighted that the veterinary profession is featured in a work of fantasy fiction in such a realistic and positive fashion. I enjoy the 'scientific' approach of the students to the the various magical species they encounter, some very real ethical challanges (I am thinking specifically of the difficult labors of the mare, and later the centaur). I strongly recommend this book first to pre-vet student, vet students, and veterinarians, then to any reader of fine fantasy. This is truly a great read!
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Kim Chatel
5.0 out of 5 stars One of my all time favorites.
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2013
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I wish this was on kindle, but I bought yet another paperback copy of it because I keep giving mine away!
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Melanie Bussel
5.0 out of 5 stars Great fantasy
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2014
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Love the whole series. Had lost my copy and wanted to re-read it.
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Lisa T
5.0 out of 5 stars This book deals with some tough real life issues in a sensitive way - highly recommend
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2023
As another reviewer stated, this book deals with a mix of real life issues and fantasy. Good plot, character development and writing. Unlike some fantasies, everything isn’t safe and tidy. THIS BOOK SHOULD BE ON KINDLE!
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