Half Wise: Wizard with a Gold Tooth

by Joshua Bayard

Sixty woodcutters have vanished. Hamet was there when it happened, but he can't stop singing. Evil sorcery has come to the town of Gullywine. When the Mayor summons a wizard to help for the first time in generations, the stranger who arrives has a checkered past and troubles of his own. And, the lost woodcutters are running out of time.

WIZARD WITH A GOLD TOOTH is the first HALF WISE story. This e-book is a 14,527 word novella. It's recommended for people who like offbeat fairy tales and unpredictable adventures.

Genres: Fantasy

42 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 29, 2014

About the author

Joshua Bayard was a trial and appellate attorney forever. Through a series of unlikely events, he got the opportunity to escape that fate and chase his lifelong dream instead--writing stories about wizards and monsters.

He loves history, games, and movies. He wishes he was better at playing tennis and the mandolin, and he admires those who are. He resides in Colorado with his beautiful wife, his beautiful son, and his weird little dog.

Learn more or say hello at www.joshuabayard.com.

Reviews

[Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just bought this book today and read it one tea-fueled sitting. I loved it. I got really into the characters. The story closed itself off nicely and also made you like the characters enough to want to follow their individual stories later. There were some great scenes in this book, some good 'ol fashioned wizarding, as well as some nicely fortified trash-talk between wizard and foe (keepin' it vague, no spoilers). This book was a new thing for me. I've read tons of sci-fi in my life, lots of Bradbury and Asimov and Sturgeon, but I've never read any fantasy. I tried one time to read Lord of the Rings, but I got sidetracked (this was like 15 years ago). I could totally get into reading stories like this. Hats of to Bayard. I got to know if/how/where Colin finds Asphodel.

[Bob R. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! What a wonderful read. Bayard brings to life a mystical story where when even only two are in the room, the room becomes a character. Alive with magical description. I would love to see these wonders on the big screen. I can't wait to read more.