The Chronicles of Grimm Dragonblaster Book 1: A MAGE IN THE MAKING
By Alastair J. Archibald
Publisher: Whiskey Creek Press
Genre: Fantasy
EBook formats ISBN: 978-1-59374-846-3
Trade paperback ISBN: 978-1-59374-845-6
Pages: eBook: 282
Price Starting At: $5.99
Ever wonder what it takes to become a Mage? Ever wonder about the relationships between Mages and Witches?
Join seven year-old Grimm Afelnor as he enters Arnor Guild House on his journey to become a Mage. Will he discover why his dearly beloved grandfather is known as the “oath-breaker” and will he redeem the family name? From his first appearance on the page, there is something about this character that will draw you straight to him.
I am truly enjoying this series start. This story comes after our world has destroyed itself and a new power is found – magic. This talent develops differently for men and women. Women need the physical contact between them and Mages to strengthen their power. So, it is through the greed for more and more power, that women (witches) eventually fearing for their existence as the Mages take the oath of celibacy. One lone witch plots to have her sisterhood rise again. Given the beginnings of this pledge, I’m not so sure that’s a good thing. However, I have high hopes that Grimm will bring both Mage and Witch back together.
I like how Mr. Archibald has incorporated the history of his story’s time through his opening narrative. This adds to the believability that this isn’t just a fairytale but the reality of our world’s fight to survive and evolve. Watching Grimm grow up from childhood to Mage is as much a complete story as it is a set up for the history of Mages and what is to come.
Within these pages you will find magic, family, betrayal, friendships, secrets, quests, intrigue, but mostly you will find a good read.
I’m looking forward to the next in this series.