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Death Magic:
My job was supposed to be Investigate a bleed farm, find the a-hole vamps who've been kidnapping humans and bring down some street justice.
Now I've got a relic in my hands that was created with the blood and death magic of an elder Vampire and a whole lot more questions than answers.
My name's William J. Silver. I'm a wizard - sort of.
I'm the thirteenth line of the family Silver, one of the most powerful wizarding families in the world. I was born with a genetic anomaly that makes it impossible for me to tap into the Void, though.
The result? I'm as normal as any one of you.
Or at least I was.
*****
The Makeshift Wizard series is a new action-packed urban fantasy series from bestselling author MJ Kraus. Better known as the 4m-copy-bestselling author Mike Kraus in the post-apocalyptic/thriller genre, Mike's written and coauthored dozens of series. Death Magic is the first book in the Makeshift Wizard universe and functions as a prequel to the Makeshift Wizard mainline series of urban fantasy books and an introduction to the world of William Silver, the eponymous makeshift wizard himself.
Now I've got a relic in my hands that was created with the blood and death magic of an elder Vampire and a whole lot more questions than answers.
My name's William J. Silver. I'm a wizard - sort of.
I'm the thirteenth line of the family Silver, one of the most powerful wizarding families in the world. I was born with a genetic anomaly that makes it impossible for me to tap into the Void, though.
The result? I'm as normal as any one of you.
Or at least I was.
*****
The Makeshift Wizard series is a new action-packed urban fantasy series from bestselling author MJ Kraus. Better known as the 4m-copy-bestselling author Mike Kraus in the post-apocalyptic/thriller genre, Mike's written and coauthored dozens of series. Death Magic is the first book in the Makeshift Wizard universe and functions as a prequel to the Makeshift Wizard mainline series of urban fantasy books and an introduction to the world of William Silver, the eponymous makeshift wizard himself.
102 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 10, 2025
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May 29, 2025
A Novella That Opens a Door to a World I Can’t Wait to Reenter!!
I absolutely loved Death Magic! For a novella, it delivers a surprisingly rich and vivid glimpse into the world of the Makeshift Wizard—one that feels layered, lived-in, and utterly intriguing. The characters are compelling and instantly likable (or deliciously unlikeable, in just the right ways), and even in such a short format, their dynamics and development shine.
The worldbuilding is sharp, creative, and full of tantalizing hints at a much larger universe—enough to leave me genuinely wanting more and soon. It feels like we’ve just scratched the surface of something bigger, stranger, and more magical, and I can't wait to dive deeper into this world. Bring on the next installment—I’m ready!
I absolutely loved Death Magic! For a novella, it delivers a surprisingly rich and vivid glimpse into the world of the Makeshift Wizard—one that feels layered, lived-in, and utterly intriguing. The characters are compelling and instantly likable (or deliciously unlikeable, in just the right ways), and even in such a short format, their dynamics and development shine.
The worldbuilding is sharp, creative, and full of tantalizing hints at a much larger universe—enough to leave me genuinely wanting more and soon. It feels like we’ve just scratched the surface of something bigger, stranger, and more magical, and I can't wait to dive deeper into this world. Bring on the next installment—I’m ready!
January 31, 2026
Great book!
This book isn't like most I've read. There's a bit of unexplained history with the main character but he grabs you and carries you through to the end. It's a short book but exciting all the way through! An underpowered wizard that uses ingenuity to make up the difference. Definitely a fan of this!
This book isn't like most I've read. There's a bit of unexplained history with the main character but he grabs you and carries you through to the end. It's a short book but exciting all the way through! An underpowered wizard that uses ingenuity to make up the difference. Definitely a fan of this!
February 10, 2025
Death Magic
Nice introduction to William Silver’s world. Got a good foundation on the character and his work. Looking forward to reading more.
Nice introduction to William Silver’s world. Got a good foundation on the character and his work. Looking forward to reading more.
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