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Dragons and Dice #1
Rolling with Fate
A glowing portal in the air. A child trapped inside. What’s a paramedic to do, but try to save the kid?
But when Kate Carter dives into the magical Surge, she returns with more than a rescued kindergartener.
Infused with Wild Magic, Kate finds herself with magical powers she has no idea how to use!
She’ll need to learn though, and fast!
Because magic is returning to the world, pushed by some dark hand behind the scenes. Unless Kate can stand against what’s coming, everyone she loves might be doomed!
But when Kate Carter dives into the magical Surge, she returns with more than a rescued kindergartener.
Infused with Wild Magic, Kate finds herself with magical powers she has no idea how to use!
She’ll need to learn though, and fast!
Because magic is returning to the world, pushed by some dark hand behind the scenes. Unless Kate can stand against what’s coming, everyone she loves might be doomed!
238 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 23, 2024
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About the author
Kevin O. McLaughlin
177 books137 followersWhen not practicing hobbies which include sailing, constructing medieval armor, and swinging swords at his friends, Kevin McLaughlin can usually be found in his Boston home. Kevin’s award-winning short fiction is now available in digital form at all major ebook retailers. He writes fantasy in settings both historical and contemporary, and science fiction in both the near and distant future.
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February 9, 2025
This book had promise at first. It started off quite good with all the usual “magic is real and you are magical” stuff but then it went downhill.
The writing is okay, Kate is a quite likable person and so is her invisible dragon coach. There a plenty of moments in the book that I like.
However, I guess the author tried to do something unique and different but it turned out to be just silly and annoying.
Kate’s magic ended up being tied to a set of D&D dice instead of some more rational magic focus, and it is pretty much random. She has to wait for some spell to appear, as a dice, in her dice pouch and she never know what spells will be there.
That is just nonsensical to me and also bloody annoying because, of course, during the entire rest of the book she running around hoping a useful spell will appear and of course the author is using the fact that none appears and she has to improvise as a cheap drama ploy.
In addition the author liberally sprinkles the book with rubbish green preaching about global warming and whatnot.
I might have been persuaded to try the next book in the series if not for the pandering to the woke mob but now, this is a series I will not continue.
The writing is okay, Kate is a quite likable person and so is her invisible dragon coach. There a plenty of moments in the book that I like.
However, I guess the author tried to do something unique and different but it turned out to be just silly and annoying.
Kate’s magic ended up being tied to a set of D&D dice instead of some more rational magic focus, and it is pretty much random. She has to wait for some spell to appear, as a dice, in her dice pouch and she never know what spells will be there.
That is just nonsensical to me and also bloody annoying because, of course, during the entire rest of the book she running around hoping a useful spell will appear and of course the author is using the fact that none appears and she has to improvise as a cheap drama ploy.
In addition the author liberally sprinkles the book with rubbish green preaching about global warming and whatnot.
I might have been persuaded to try the next book in the series if not for the pandering to the woke mob but now, this is a series I will not continue.
May 24, 2024
wow! Wow! WOW!!!!!!
That sums up my reaction to this first book in a new series quite succinctly, don’t you think?
I mean seriously. I’ve been a fan of both authors for several years, both individually and as collaborators, but still…. THIS one blew me out of the *** Insert profanity here*** water!
SO well done. And the premise, magic returning to our contemporary world and how society will deal with that…. In that respect, it is similar to an earlier series from Mike centered on dragons, but that’s where the similarities end. This one is unique and thoroughly engaging.
So pick it up and be prepared to be enthralled
ENJOY!
That sums up my reaction to this first book in a new series quite succinctly, don’t you think?
I mean seriously. I’ve been a fan of both authors for several years, both individually and as collaborators, but still…. THIS one blew me out of the *** Insert profanity here*** water!
SO well done. And the premise, magic returning to our contemporary world and how society will deal with that…. In that respect, it is similar to an earlier series from Mike centered on dragons, but that’s where the similarities end. This one is unique and thoroughly engaging.
So pick it up and be prepared to be enthralled
ENJOY!
December 6, 2024
Not exactly a page turner
While this has a great concept, the pacing is really slow and there is a lot of weak dialogue. The characters are generally flat. I was expecting a good adventure, not a drawn out story with too much exposition. This could have been a good book. I bought the entire series, but I don't intend to continue it anytime soon. There are too many good books out there worth reading first.
While this has a great concept, the pacing is really slow and there is a lot of weak dialogue. The characters are generally flat. I was expecting a good adventure, not a drawn out story with too much exposition. This could have been a good book. I bought the entire series, but I don't intend to continue it anytime soon. There are too many good books out there worth reading first.
June 2, 2024
the world needs a hero
Magic is being forced into returning and people are in danger. Someone has to step up and find out who is doing this. Enter our heroine! Fun characters, magic, mystery, great story development.
Magic is being forced into returning and people are in danger. Someone has to step up and find out who is doing this. Enter our heroine! Fun characters, magic, mystery, great story development.
July 2, 2024
Good story line
I liked this book, it had a good story, but I really wish it was longer but there is a book 2 to shortly be followed by book 3. I'll wait until book 3 is out and and fi ishit off.
I liked this book, it had a good story, but I really wish it was longer but there is a book 2 to shortly be followed by book 3. I'll wait until book 3 is out and and fi ishit off.
September 12, 2024
Some times the 5 star rating is not enough graduations.
That said this book gets 5 for pure entertainment level.
If you read this genre; get this book as soon as you can.
Spoiler alert: Book 2 is even better!
I'll not spoil the great action scenes - just start reading
That said this book gets 5 for pure entertainment level.
If you read this genre; get this book as soon as you can.
Spoiler alert: Book 2 is even better!
I'll not spoil the great action scenes - just start reading
September 15, 2024
Good book!
Really liked the unique way the main character uses magic. The randomness of what spells are available to her also throws a few interesting twists into the fights. Overall, the plot, pacing and editing were good. Looking forward to the next book.
Really liked the unique way the main character uses magic. The randomness of what spells are available to her also throws a few interesting twists into the fights. Overall, the plot, pacing and editing were good. Looking forward to the next book.
June 2, 2024
Boston strong
Got me hooked early into this one. Writen by a pair of consumate authors, gifted in character and world building. Now..when is the next book coming ?
Got me hooked early into this one. Writen by a pair of consumate authors, gifted in character and world building. Now..when is the next book coming ?
June 15, 2024
Despite the Schtick of using DnD dice to actually cast spells its actually well thought out and entertaining.
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