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Rift #4
Magic & Steel
The adventure continues as Kase, Brell, and Rumcole discover that Sula has become entangled in a terrifying plot that will plunge the world into an endless age of darkness and death.
Standing in their way are enemies both old and new, human and unnatural, including the last person Kase would expect wants to kill him - his own father.
From bustling cities to storm-swept deserts, and hidden chambers to the raging deck of a pirate ship, Kase, Brell, and Rumcole must brave every danger, solve each puzzle, and risk everything in their quest to save his family and destroy a dark mage's plot to resurrect an ancient evil.
Magic & Steel is a spellbinding, feel-good blend of epic fantasy, heart-pounding action, and emotional depth that will keep you turning pages late into the night.
This is a "must-read" fantasy novel that belongs at the top of your reading list.
Standing in their way are enemies both old and new, human and unnatural, including the last person Kase would expect wants to kill him - his own father.
From bustling cities to storm-swept deserts, and hidden chambers to the raging deck of a pirate ship, Kase, Brell, and Rumcole must brave every danger, solve each puzzle, and risk everything in their quest to save his family and destroy a dark mage's plot to resurrect an ancient evil.
Magic & Steel is a spellbinding, feel-good blend of epic fantasy, heart-pounding action, and emotional depth that will keep you turning pages late into the night.
This is a "must-read" fantasy novel that belongs at the top of your reading list.
394 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 1, 2024
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About the author
Chris Fritschi
36 books46 followersChris Fritschi is a best selling author with a passion for writing gripping stories, engaging characters and building worlds you can get lost in.
Whether fighting the undead with the Grave Diggers team or exploring an epic fantasy world of the Rift series readers are immersed in stories they can’t put down.
Chris and his wife live in their haunted house in Southern California.
Whether fighting the undead with the Grave Diggers team or exploring an epic fantasy world of the Rift series readers are immersed in stories they can’t put down.
Chris and his wife live in their haunted house in Southern California.
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July 3, 2024
This is a very good fourth part to this well written series. Good ideas, so much going on, lots of action, overall a really good adventure, a descent length, so something to get lost in for a while! All good!
July 1, 2024
Why oh why do Wizards always feel compelled to dabble in the unknown? To conjure up THINGS that are best left alone??? This book starts precisely with that, Widon did just that, opening up a portal and tiny creatures came through, terrified tiny creatures and something far far larger..Chris gets his audience captivated right at the onset of every book he writes, he certainly has my attention! And the best part? He keeps it for the duration of the book, drawing me further into the story, further into the superb world he has created. Two worlds actually, both suspicious of the other, both wanting to annihilate the other, both loathing the other. Which is what makes Kase and Brell the most unlikely of companions, the most unlikely of allies. Yet they are, not without their distrust of the other though, but a grudging acceptance of their differences.
The characters are so cool but Rumcole is just the coolest! Love him to bits! He might technically be a dog but... he's a genius! He comes up with the most brilliant plans, no lie, he really does! I loved discovering what he was, a real treat! Oh goodness has Kase come a long way! I thoroughly enjoy his character, which can be very trying for the people around him, he concocts all sorts of ideas, which inevitably, gets him into all sorts of trouble, and leads him to adventures he could never have envisished. His primary goal, find his mom, but that's not so easy and good golly, everything he goes through is so challenging! And what he learns....yeah, his brain can't process! Reunion after reunion, each one blowing his mind, sets him off to his shenanigans once more, but now, the stakes are immense! His beginnings as a thief to hero, to wanted man weren't without mishaps though, but he DID save the master mage...he DID get a pardon, which totally put many noses out of joint! He's used to ducking and diving, but this time, everyone is braying for Brell's blood! His too, but she's a loose cannon who needs, well, you know, elimination. She's so likeable, she's got a conscience, which is why she opted out of being just a kill switch and good golly does she have a lot of baggage! Oh boy, when she comes face to face with her old crew, sparks sure do fly! I love her sense of righteousness, her slow acceptance of magic, her steadfast support of Kase.
Chris is oh so talented in putting out tiny snippets of information, like breadcrumbs that line a path for me to follow, my eyes glued, searching for the next morsel. And when he does allow me to find it, to add another piece together, he steers me, almost teasing me, compelling me to seek further, seek more. This book and series is the perfect blend of magic, ancient evil, artifacts, sci-fi, technology and sheer awesomeness! And I seriously can't wait to join Kase, Brell and Rumcole for more adventures!
The characters are so cool but Rumcole is just the coolest! Love him to bits! He might technically be a dog but... he's a genius! He comes up with the most brilliant plans, no lie, he really does! I loved discovering what he was, a real treat! Oh goodness has Kase come a long way! I thoroughly enjoy his character, which can be very trying for the people around him, he concocts all sorts of ideas, which inevitably, gets him into all sorts of trouble, and leads him to adventures he could never have envisished. His primary goal, find his mom, but that's not so easy and good golly, everything he goes through is so challenging! And what he learns....yeah, his brain can't process! Reunion after reunion, each one blowing his mind, sets him off to his shenanigans once more, but now, the stakes are immense! His beginnings as a thief to hero, to wanted man weren't without mishaps though, but he DID save the master mage...he DID get a pardon, which totally put many noses out of joint! He's used to ducking and diving, but this time, everyone is braying for Brell's blood! His too, but she's a loose cannon who needs, well, you know, elimination. She's so likeable, she's got a conscience, which is why she opted out of being just a kill switch and good golly does she have a lot of baggage! Oh boy, when she comes face to face with her old crew, sparks sure do fly! I love her sense of righteousness, her slow acceptance of magic, her steadfast support of Kase.
Chris is oh so talented in putting out tiny snippets of information, like breadcrumbs that line a path for me to follow, my eyes glued, searching for the next morsel. And when he does allow me to find it, to add another piece together, he steers me, almost teasing me, compelling me to seek further, seek more. This book and series is the perfect blend of magic, ancient evil, artifacts, sci-fi, technology and sheer awesomeness! And I seriously can't wait to join Kase, Brell and Rumcole for more adventures!
July 1, 2024
If you’re a fan of fantasy, action, and amazing world-building, this is the book for you.
This book follows the adventures of Kase and Brell – two characters who are polar opposites in many ways but become friends despite themselves. Kase is on a search to find his long lost mother, who left a mysterious coded journal to guide him, while Brell must confront old tensions from her past which lead them both on wild, even sometimes diverging, paths.
The book is full of depth and the world really feels alive. The blend of fantasy and sci-fi is so unique and masterfully done. It’s a refreshing world with creatures and weapons you’ve never heard of. From sentient magical fire to swarms of kleptomaniac humanoid bugs, you will absolutely find yourself immersed in a unique world where you won’t be able to guess what happens next. Danger is looming around every corner for our two main characters. The twists and turns this book has will keep your head on a swivel just as much as Brell or Kase.
Overall, it’s a great book with colorful writing that puts you right in the world. The character development is incredibly done, even for the villains and the morally gray. The pacing is never dull.
In one word, this book is FUN. I highly recommend this. You will be in for a treat!!
This book follows the adventures of Kase and Brell – two characters who are polar opposites in many ways but become friends despite themselves. Kase is on a search to find his long lost mother, who left a mysterious coded journal to guide him, while Brell must confront old tensions from her past which lead them both on wild, even sometimes diverging, paths.
The book is full of depth and the world really feels alive. The blend of fantasy and sci-fi is so unique and masterfully done. It’s a refreshing world with creatures and weapons you’ve never heard of. From sentient magical fire to swarms of kleptomaniac humanoid bugs, you will absolutely find yourself immersed in a unique world where you won’t be able to guess what happens next. Danger is looming around every corner for our two main characters. The twists and turns this book has will keep your head on a swivel just as much as Brell or Kase.
Overall, it’s a great book with colorful writing that puts you right in the world. The character development is incredibly done, even for the villains and the morally gray. The pacing is never dull.
In one word, this book is FUN. I highly recommend this. You will be in for a treat!!
July 2, 2024
I loved this story. It's got every thing you want in a fantasy novel. Interesting characters, a unique world (actually two, but this adventure is in just one of them). The concept is different, the action is well described and believable. It's a great fantasy, though I do recommend you read the whole series since there are references to things that happen before this book.
July 1, 2024
Such a great read. I love a good Fantasy and Chris did such an amazing job building this world. This was the first book of his that I've been able to read and now I'm pretty sure I need to go back and read all the rest, especially the start of The Rift series.
July 17, 2024
An amazing new story filled with fantasy, adventure, action, and magic. Chris definitely puts his amazing world building skills to good use. The characters are well developed and engaging. I really found this to be a fun book to read. I recommend this book.
August 31, 2025
good series with plenty of surprises
Good series and well written with many interesting characters. I have a hard time following multiple book series because it get repetitive and I get bored. I did not have a problem with this series.
Good series and well written with many interesting characters. I have a hard time following multiple book series because it get repetitive and I get bored. I did not have a problem with this series.
March 30, 2025
Yay
My goodness it just keeps getting better. Mt. Fritschi has quickly jumped onto my list of favorite authors. This was, as his other books have been, an absolute delight.
My goodness it just keeps getting better. Mt. Fritschi has quickly jumped onto my list of favorite authors. This was, as his other books have been, an absolute delight.
December 26, 2025
another good book in the series. couple editing mistakes. waiting for the 5th book in the series
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