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Arcane Awakening #3
Imperial Wizard 3: Honor Of The North
Hobson’s Point stands independent and is safe from the machinations of the Sects for now.
An unexpected call for aid takes Verdan into the territory of the Kranjir, a land steeped in the mysteries he seeks to unravel and the birthplace of his apprentice, Dirk.
Betrayal, foul monsters and ancient secrets might yet spell doom for not just Verdan’s allies but the entirety of the north.
When suspicion abounds, the honour of the Clans will be pushed to its breaking point.
An unexpected call for aid takes Verdan into the territory of the Kranjir, a land steeped in the mysteries he seeks to unravel and the birthplace of his apprentice, Dirk.
Betrayal, foul monsters and ancient secrets might yet spell doom for not just Verdan’s allies but the entirety of the north.
When suspicion abounds, the honour of the Clans will be pushed to its breaking point.
- GenresFantasyTime Travel
712 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 25, 2024
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J. Parsons
15 books67 followersA long time lover of fantasy adventures, I've finally moved from just writing for family and friends to publishing my books online.
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August 18, 2024
A really fun third book that does a good job of jumpstarting a new overarching plot arc.
Verdan has largely stabilized his new home and he wants to get down to magical research and discovery. However, the arrival of northern traders (the ancestral people of Verdan’s apprentice), sends Verdan north to a new culture besieged by dark forces. I have really enjoyed all three books. It’s great classic fantasy with elements of progression fantasy in the background (Wizards cumulatively form energy gathering spirals in their core, something Verdan is trying to rebuild for himself).
Recommended if you liked the first few books!
Verdan has largely stabilized his new home and he wants to get down to magical research and discovery. However, the arrival of northern traders (the ancestral people of Verdan’s apprentice), sends Verdan north to a new culture besieged by dark forces. I have really enjoyed all three books. It’s great classic fantasy with elements of progression fantasy in the background (Wizards cumulatively form energy gathering spirals in their core, something Verdan is trying to rebuild for himself).
Recommended if you liked the first few books!
September 2, 2024
Another good book in the series
This is another good book in the series. The plot in this book appears to set up future items to occur. The characters are well written.
This is another good book in the series. The plot in this book appears to set up future items to occur. The characters are well written.
September 7, 2024
Great story, good story telling, poor writing
The story is great, I love the world building and the history we are seeing, though wizard Blacke bugs me sometimes. The real weakness of the story is the writing. Wrong words used, or just plain weird words, or sentance or paragraph throughout, incorrect euphemisms, paragraphs that have missing sentences, or the wrong sentence pasted in. It's all very poorly edited. I'm thinking maybe AI was used for part of it, because some bits just come out weird.
All that aside, it's s great story!!!
The story is great, I love the world building and the history we are seeing, though wizard Blacke bugs me sometimes. The real weakness of the story is the writing. Wrong words used, or just plain weird words, or sentance or paragraph throughout, incorrect euphemisms, paragraphs that have missing sentences, or the wrong sentence pasted in. It's all very poorly edited. I'm thinking maybe AI was used for part of it, because some bits just come out weird.
All that aside, it's s great story!!!
August 1, 2024
pretty good
I like the story and the world. The MC is way too accommodating. He risks his life and more or less does whatever anyone asks without extracting any concessions. He just goes with the flow. This story would become excellent if he had a bit more backbone and there was more contention.
Also the bad guys escape in three different instances. That’s really annoying and feels contrived.
I like the story and the world. The MC is way too accommodating. He risks his life and more or less does whatever anyone asks without extracting any concessions. He just goes with the flow. This story would become excellent if he had a bit more backbone and there was more contention.
Also the bad guys escape in three different instances. That’s really annoying and feels contrived.
August 6, 2024
A nice stroll through a land of limited means and true limits
Verdan is quickly becoming a favorite of mine. His limited ability and knowledge are a massive bonus in this series. I wasn't so sure in the beginning of the series, but I'm thrilled I kept reading this story. It feels like every character is fleshed out and capable of having their own respective stories. I can't wait for the next book in this series.
Verdan is quickly becoming a favorite of mine. His limited ability and knowledge are a massive bonus in this series. I wasn't so sure in the beginning of the series, but I'm thrilled I kept reading this story. It feels like every character is fleshed out and capable of having their own respective stories. I can't wait for the next book in this series.
August 20, 2024
Better than book two, still not as good as book one!
This was alot of expose with the characters moving robotically through the story. The book lacked any real suspense, and the plot and world building was stale and rather predictable. I enjoy this series because the character is interesting in the world itself is okay but there's just no excitement to the read. It's a very forgettable story.
This was alot of expose with the characters moving robotically through the story. The book lacked any real suspense, and the plot and world building was stale and rather predictable. I enjoy this series because the character is interesting in the world itself is okay but there's just no excitement to the read. It's a very forgettable story.
October 20, 2024
Another interesting book in this series, however I don’t particularly like the way the author constructs the big battles. They start off quite well, but he seems to get carried away resulting in too many last second, last vestiges of power moments. I don’t mind the occasional surviving by the ‘skin of your teeth’ moments, but not every battle.
If possible I would have given 3.5 stars.
If possible I would have given 3.5 stars.
March 14, 2025
Starts out slow, but ends with a bang
This story is not a typical progression fantasy novel, but rather it focuses on the group progression and the MC’s return to power and understanding of the new world around his new crew. I thought it started out a bit slow, but the action picked up enough to capture my attention! Please give this book a shot!
This story is not a typical progression fantasy novel, but rather it focuses on the group progression and the MC’s return to power and understanding of the new world around his new crew. I thought it started out a bit slow, but the action picked up enough to capture my attention! Please give this book a shot!
December 3, 2025
After abandoning this series when book 2 failed to improve on book 1's awful layout, prose, structure, and characters, I picked up book 3 after running out of other material and thought I'd see if anything had improved. I shouldn't have bothered.
Paragraph breaks are seemingly randomly distributed. Dialogue repeats what a character has already thought. Characters have thoughts that are emotions. Verdan continually -- for no reason other than plot -- puts off making decisions, and the reader is told each time like being bashed in the face with an enormous "this will be important" stick. We're continually told how people feel rather than them showing through their actions.
It's dire.
Paragraph breaks are seemingly randomly distributed. Dialogue repeats what a character has already thought. Characters have thoughts that are emotions. Verdan continually -- for no reason other than plot -- puts off making decisions, and the reader is told each time like being bashed in the face with an enormous "this will be important" stick. We're continually told how people feel rather than them showing through their actions.
It's dire.
July 27, 2024
Strong third addition
I’m really enjoying this series. The main character in interesting as well as the struggles he deals with on how best to share his knowledge. The pacing is good and I enjoyed the mixture of politics and action.
I’m really enjoying this series. The main character in interesting as well as the struggles he deals with on how best to share his knowledge. The pacing is good and I enjoyed the mixture of politics and action.
August 22, 2024
Great Book, Great series
This is a great little series. If you are wondering if this book is as good as the first two, I would unequivocally say yes. We get a lot more teasers into the overarching plot, and good solid and very fun story just within this book.
This is a great little series. If you are wondering if this book is as good as the first two, I would unequivocally say yes. We get a lot more teasers into the overarching plot, and good solid and very fun story just within this book.
September 26, 2024
3.5 stars
I had a bit harder of a time staying interested in this installment of the story. But, I still enjoyed it enough to read the next one, even if I’m not super excited about it. 😁
I had a bit harder of a time staying interested in this installment of the story. But, I still enjoyed it enough to read the next one, even if I’m not super excited about it. 😁
December 4, 2024
Well worth the read if read book 1 and 2
A excellent continuation of the storyline adding more twists and turns. Definitely be another book since no ending just more mysteries for our MC.
A excellent continuation of the storyline adding more twists and turns. Definitely be another book since no ending just more mysteries for our MC.
February 4, 2025
More action and intrigue!
I liked this one because the action was better and more interesting than politics and economics in a city. Liked the magic uses. Turns out he isn’t the last of his kind after all! There are bad wizards too.
I liked this one because the action was better and more interesting than politics and economics in a city. Liked the magic uses. Turns out he isn’t the last of his kind after all! There are bad wizards too.
July 27, 2024
Good Book
Good book, I have enjoyed the series so far. It has avoided many of the common themes that I have found in fantasy books these days.
Good book, I have enjoyed the series so far. It has avoided many of the common themes that I have found in fantasy books these days.
July 28, 2024
Action and world building
Continues the story of a wizard from the past emerging in world where magic is different and wizards do not exist.
Continues the story of a wizard from the past emerging in world where magic is different and wizards do not exist.
July 29, 2024
Another great addition to series. I look forward to book 4
July 29, 2024
imperial wizard book 3
This book has plenty of action.it has at times to much in-depth description of the action. I think the author should stop the series here. My two cents worth.
This book has plenty of action.it has at times to much in-depth description of the action. I think the author should stop the series here. My two cents worth.
August 6, 2024
good
Lots of action, main character is not over powered and his limitations makes the story more interesting. Be nice to have a recap at the beginning.
Lots of action, main character is not over powered and his limitations makes the story more interesting. Be nice to have a recap at the beginning.
September 4, 2024
Good continuation
Hello to old friends and this seems to be a little better effort with the typos only found a few.
Hello to old friends and this seems to be a little better effort with the typos only found a few.
September 4, 2024
Excellent third in the series
I cannot wait for the next book to see how the story develops. I enjoyed the developing relationships in the book the story and the creativity.
I cannot wait for the next book to see how the story develops. I enjoyed the developing relationships in the book the story and the creativity.
September 29, 2024
Good read
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who likes LitRPG and progression types of books with lots of action.
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who likes LitRPG and progression types of books with lots of action.
October 3, 2024
Great concept, and magic system
Good stor
y line, in first two books a little slow but it got better in the last, waiting for next one
Good stor
y line, in first two books a little slow but it got better in the last, waiting for next one
October 7, 2024
Great book! Super cool lore and magic system. Great read highly recommend.
December 14, 2024
amazing story
A bloody brilliant series! Great magic system and character development
Can’t wait for the next book in the series! Fingers crossed it comes out soon as I can’t wait!
A bloody brilliant series! Great magic system and character development
Can’t wait for the next book in the series! Fingers crossed it comes out soon as I can’t wait!
January 8, 2025
Overall, this is pretty good. But the plot is rather obvious, so it feels very drawn out.
July 1, 2025
Great Read
This story of a wizard who was cursed asleep for thousands of years emerging on his new world was a very interesting entertaining read
This story of a wizard who was cursed asleep for thousands of years emerging on his new world was a very interesting entertaining read
July 19, 2025
This series has been great. I love the characters and the story pulls you through and doesn't leave you hanging. I haven't read this much or this fast in a long time.
December 17, 2025
Boring
Another enemy appears. Hero fights. Hero almost runs out of energy. Hero wins. If he hero never grows, then what's the point of another book.
Another enemy appears. Hero fights. Hero almost runs out of energy. Hero wins. If he hero never grows, then what's the point of another book.
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