The Shell Game

by Archie Kregear

In the land of Kendrelor, peace has reigned since the legendary Idara defeated the ruler known as The One over three millennia ago. The guilds are all-powerful and keep the rulers in check. The conjurors use their magic for the benefit of all.

Adrian, a lonely young man without family or connection to the entertainment guild, survives on the tips he receives by performing card tricks, juggling, and playing the shell game.

His existence is turned upside-down by a chance encounter with a mighty warrior, a gorgeous sorceress, and a fairy dragon who take him on their perilous quest to find Idara’s staff, one of four weapons used to defeat The One. Adrian is pitched headlong into challenges that threaten the life, liberty and soul of everyone in the land. At the same time, he draws ever closer to unlocking the secret of who he really is.

Enter the world of Kendrelor, full of magic, mythical beasts, dragons, and a way of life kept in place by a mysterious power.

404 pages, Paperback

Published January 23, 2025

Reviews

[Riddhi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, it was really good. There's a quest and I loved reading about Adrian and his tricks. As he travels with his group, there are so many adventures. The thing is that the characters are written really well. I loved Gordo and Obsidian. And the ending was awesome. I had expected some parts but the other ones just took me by surprise. There were so many things I liked in the plot, especially the magical ones, and I liked how the places they traveled were described. The quest ended with a nice fight and the plot twist ending was great. Entertainer and Innkeeper, they really surprised everyone,and the others- i guess they are all happy too.

[Johanna Wittenberg · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this light hearted fantasy full of entertaining characters and creatures!