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Traces of Magic explores the pre-history of Kentucky, a land strangely uninhabited when Europeans came across the Appalachian Mountains, in ways parallel to how epic tales like the “Lord of the Rings” series unlocked the imagination of the British Isles residents to their pre-history. The story follows the struggles of a group of young adults who get caught up in defending the wonders of their land against an assassins’ guild bent on power and profit regardless of the cost. Knights and bards, clergy and users of magic, as well as many ordinary good people all help defend against the diabolic powers working with that guild to enslave the valley by controlling the weather.
Traces of Magic explores the pre-history of Kentucky, a land strangely uninhabited when Europeans came across the Appalachian Mountains, in ways parallel to how epic tales like the “Lord of the...
Traces of Magic explores the pre-history of Kentucky, a land strangely uninhabited when Europeans came across the Appalachian Mountains, in ways parallel to how epic tales like the “Lord of the Rings” series unlocked the imagination of the British Isles residents to their pre-history. The story follows the struggles of a group of young adults who get caught up in defending the wonders of their land against an assassins’ guild bent on power and profit regardless of the cost. Knights and bards, clergy and users of magic, as well as many ordinary good people all help defend against the diabolic powers working with that guild to enslave the valley by controlling the weather.
I adore fantasy and like diving into a new world with many layers to uncover.
Traces of Magic in a Harsh and Bloody Land seemed promising in that regard.
A lot of '"what if" is present.
However, it took me forever to get through the title as it just never fully clicked.
Plus, there is the interweaving of Catholicism and magic in a way that seems quite counter to church teaching.
Given that sometimes the first book in a series spends a lot of time developing characters and setting, I may continue with book 2 and hope it improves.
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Laura O, Reviewer
I adore fantasy and like diving into a new world with many layers to uncover.
Traces of Magic in a Harsh and Bloody Land seemed promising in that regard.
A lot of '"what if" is present.
However, it took me forever to get through the title as it just never fully clicked.
Plus, there is the interweaving of Catholicism and magic in a way that seems quite counter to church teaching.
Given that sometimes the first book in a series spends a lot of time developing characters and setting, I may continue with book 2 and hope it improves.
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Laura O, Reviewer
