The Magic Word

by Jennifer Fallon

From this internationally bestselling author, a wonderful story set in the world of Medalon and the Demon Child trilogy. A fabulous story of what happens when certain worlds collide! Princess Adrina, Damin Wolfblade, the High Prince of Hythria, and tarja, the Lord Defender seem to be experiencing a time loop ... reliving the same day constantly. In the dungeons being held prisoner is a young man by the name of Dirk Provin from the world of Ranadon ... he has an alarming message about the breakdown of the veil between their worlds. And when they set off to find the truth, they also find a crashed machine and tide Lords ... and a leipreachan. All they have to do to make everything right is find the 'magic word' ...

Genres: Fantasy, Short Stories, Epic Fantasy

78 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 1, 2011

About the author

Fallon is the author of 17 full-length bestselling novels and a number of published short stories in genres ranging from horror to science fiction.

In addition to 4 complete fantasy series - The Demon Child trilogy, The Hythrun Chronicles, the Second Sons Trilogy,The Tide Lords Quadrilogy and the Rift Runners series - Fallon has written both a tie-novel and short fiction for the TV series, Stargate SG1, an official Zorro story, a novella for the Legends of Australian Fantasy Anthology and has a superhero - The Violet Valet (CHICKS IN CAPES).

Fallon has a Masters Degree from the Creative Arts faculty of QUT. A computer trainer and application specialist, Fallon currently works in the IT industry and spends at least a month each year working at Scott Base in Antarctica.

Reviews

[Jonathon Dunstan · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting short story, featuring familiar charaters but with zero relevance or insight to the main stories. I would say more, but it would reveal the twist. While interesting, It was not something I was looking for and not what I want in short stories revisiting worlds.

[Warren Dunn · Rating 3 out of 5]

The concept was interesting, but the repetitiveness, without sufficient rewording, was annoying. The tongue-in-cheek ending, though, left me laughing.

[Linda · Rating 1 out of 5]

Irritating

This was repetitive. I love Jennifer Fallon"s stories, especially The Second Sons Trilogy, but not this short story. This simply irritated me.

[Kennethkiffer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Only gripe I have about this is that I wish it were longer! I missed all these characters especially Dirk Provin, and would have loved seeing them all going through an adventure all over again. Though Dirk was a bit less brilliant and manipulative this time round, but I guess he wasn't trying very hard. I half expected to find out that the reason the "worlds" were mashed together was because the "Creator" was tipsy! All in all, a fun read, tongue-in-cheek and left me really wishing for more.

[Jacm · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is brilliant! I read it as part of the Legends of Australian Fantasy collection. I have never read any of Fallon's books but will definitely be adding them to my 'to read' list. You don't necessarily need to know the details of who all the characters are or the specifics of the plot lines for any of the books they come from to enjoy the quirky humour and clever writing used in this story.

[Sophie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A short story which was part of "Legends of Australian Fantasy". Absolutely loved it, very clever. It does help if you have read previous works by Jennifer Fallon as a few previous characters from different series are mentioned.

[Milly Jones · Rating 2 out of 5]

A short story, that's a little naff really. I think anyone who's read Fallon's work and so knows the characters might get more out of it. I think it was a good plot rather poorly executed. It didn't make me want to read more of Fallon's work. Disappointed.

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyable short story that felt a bit fanfictiony because all your favourite characters from her other stories got together in this to have an adventure. It was satisfying.

[Lindsay · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wish the description stated that this was a short story. It was interesting concept though and I enjoyed reading it.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wish it was longer! J. Fallon is one of my favorite authors. I can't wait until she creates another world for me to visit.

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short story that I read in "Legends of Australian Fantasy."

[Tracy]

Cute, quick read. Nice short story

[Megan · Rating 1 out of 5]

Whilst i welcome the fact that this was Jenniffer Fallon's introduction to the Kindle, This isn't actully a book in any sense of the word.

[Skadeffalo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great short story. This is what got me into Jennifer fallon, a good taster! Never looked back!

[Yumimi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Part of Legends of Australian Fantasy.

[June · Rating 3 out of 5]

A quick reunion with past characters that's a little tongue in cheek. Fun.

[Kathy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Its like ground hog day the movie. I didn't like it but the writing it self is good.

[Keith Hilton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Now what??

Adrian has her word but what does she do to fix things? Good story and I'd like to know what happens next! How are things put back to normal??

[Mike Groos · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice turn

A nice job of using what must pop up in a successful author's life every day to make a fun story. Well done