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The Ursian Chronicles #1
Mage Hunter: Episode 1: Blooded Snow
A hunt for raiding barbarians turns upon the hunters.
But far worse is to come for the sleepy villages of northern Ursia and the soldiers who protect the villagers. The Dartague barbarians have had enough of the Ursians encroaching upon their mountainous borders, and the raids are but a feint to draw out soldiers while a much larger attack is in the works.
His squad mates slain, Sergeant Guthrie Hackett finds himself alone in the winter wilderness on the border between his homeland and the nation of barbarians. He discovers the Dartague have a new leader, a wyrd woman who is behind the border assault. Worse yet for the sergeant, he has fallen under the attention of an ice witch, an inhuman creature with secret goals of her own.
Seeking to survive, Hackett tries to make it back to his own countrymen, only to find there is relatively little safety for him anywhere in the northern regions.
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"Mage Hunter: Blooded Snow" is the first of a five-part series, and a tale in the author's much broader Ursian Chronicles.
Episode availability:
Part 1: Blooded Snow: www.amazon.com/dp/B0091W0NU0
Part 2: Sundered Shields: www.amazon.com/dp/B0094SEBBI
Part 3: Bared Blades: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009838TZS
Part 4: Hammered Iron: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009CJP7T4
Part 5: Changeless Fate: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009JYHTZC
Mage Hunter OMNIBUS edition: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A0IHEQA
But far worse is to come for the sleepy villages of northern Ursia and the soldiers who protect the villagers. The Dartague barbarians have had enough of the Ursians encroaching upon their mountainous borders, and the raids are but a feint to draw out soldiers while a much larger attack is in the works.
His squad mates slain, Sergeant Guthrie Hackett finds himself alone in the winter wilderness on the border between his homeland and the nation of barbarians. He discovers the Dartague have a new leader, a wyrd woman who is behind the border assault. Worse yet for the sergeant, he has fallen under the attention of an ice witch, an inhuman creature with secret goals of her own.
Seeking to survive, Hackett tries to make it back to his own countrymen, only to find there is relatively little safety for him anywhere in the northern regions.
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"Mage Hunter: Blooded Snow" is the first of a five-part series, and a tale in the author's much broader Ursian Chronicles.
Episode availability:
Part 1: Blooded Snow: www.amazon.com/dp/B0091W0NU0
Part 2: Sundered Shields: www.amazon.com/dp/B0094SEBBI
Part 3: Bared Blades: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009838TZS
Part 4: Hammered Iron: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009CJP7T4
Part 5: Changeless Fate: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009JYHTZC
Mage Hunter OMNIBUS edition: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A0IHEQA
- GenresFantasy
74 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 23, 2012
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About the author
Ty Johnston
136 books44 followersA former newspaper journalist, Ty Johnston was born and raised in central Kentucky. Now living in North Carolina and focused upon fiction writing, mainly fantasy, he spends his time writing, reading and recalling memories of his late wife.
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Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 reviews
August 20, 2017
Sergeant Guthrie Hackett is mere days from being released from the army. Unfortunately the plans of a new life are shattered along with the lives of his squad as they are massacred in an ambush led by a witch. Hackett is allowed to live to tell the story of what happened. Before Hackett can return an Ice Witch forces a power upon him in order to ensure her survival.
Mage Hunter: Blooded Snow is an average story that is overly short. It feels like the first few chapters of a larger book. Looking at the sequels the author appears to have written them in an issue type of format. Based on that not much happened in the story, but a lot of foundational storylines are being laid.
Unfortunately nothing was particularly unique or interesting in Mage Hunter: Blooded Snow. Enemies raiding borders, ambushes, magic, and witches are all common in fantasy stories. The power bestowed on Sergeant Hackett could potentially be interesting because I don't imagine the tiny amount of information the story shared about his power is all he can do.
Mage Hunter: Blooded Snow is a common fantasy tale that mildly kept my interest.
2.5 out of 5 stars
Mage Hunter: Blooded Snow is an average story that is overly short. It feels like the first few chapters of a larger book. Looking at the sequels the author appears to have written them in an issue type of format. Based on that not much happened in the story, but a lot of foundational storylines are being laid.
Unfortunately nothing was particularly unique or interesting in Mage Hunter: Blooded Snow. Enemies raiding borders, ambushes, magic, and witches are all common in fantasy stories. The power bestowed on Sergeant Hackett could potentially be interesting because I don't imagine the tiny amount of information the story shared about his power is all he can do.
Mage Hunter: Blooded Snow is a common fantasy tale that mildly kept my interest.
2.5 out of 5 stars
August 6, 2018
Witches for Sgt.
A sergeant caught between two witches, the story begins with a magicians Ambush. The hero is close to finishing his hitch . He was serving in the army of self appointed God's chosen, all magic is evil. Just bought second book in the series.
A sergeant caught between two witches, the story begins with a magicians Ambush. The hero is close to finishing his hitch . He was serving in the army of self appointed God's chosen, all magic is evil. Just bought second book in the series.
May 27, 2020
EXCELLENT STORY AND WELL WORTH COST!😍
WOW!😍 THIS AUTHOR has created a marvelous written storyline!😍 I RECOMMEND THIS BOOK! I was swept away by the characters and their description! BUY THIS BOOK NOW!😍
WOW!😍 THIS AUTHOR has created a marvelous written storyline!😍 I RECOMMEND THIS BOOK! I was swept away by the characters and their description! BUY THIS BOOK NOW!😍
January 13, 2025
See my Omnibus entry for a comprehensive review.
October 31, 2015
Very good read
This was a good read. It was kinda based on the old bays of the knights and wizards/witches and was good . I have seem to got into magic books since the Ships Mage and they are really good story's . Ty did a good job on this book and I will be reading the next one in this series. Already got it. Great storyline.
This was a good read. It was kinda based on the old bays of the knights and wizards/witches and was good . I have seem to got into magic books since the Ships Mage and they are really good story's . Ty did a good job on this book and I will be reading the next one in this series. Already got it. Great storyline.
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