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The Pyromancer's Scroll
He forfeited his soul. Now he wants it back.
Durrin Rendhart had one goal: become the greatest pyromancer to ever live. All he still needed was a forbidden scroll, promised to him by a scheming politician.
In exchange, he slew a king and sparked a war.
Now, seven years later, Durrin begins to realize the full price of his crime: his soul is condemned to eternal torment.
Desperate to rewrite his fate, Durrin vows to end the war he helped to start. But will that require giving up the scroll he once gave everything to find?
A clean, uplifting fantasy epic for anyone who loves Prydain, Narnia, Muirwood, Middle Earth, or Roshar
This story is safe for all ages PG and up. It is 100% free of profanity, excessive violence, and suggestive material.
What it DOES have is legendary duels, hard magic systems, realistic battlefield strategy, political machinations, high stakes, nuanced villains, morally guided heroes, and the clash between cosmic powers of good and evil—everything that makes an epic fantasy novel epic.
Themes The novel addresses themes of justice, mercy, redemption, trust, forgiveness, war, leadership, and faith.
In exchange, he slew a king and sparked a war.
Now, seven years later, Durrin begins to realize the full price of his crime: his soul is condemned to eternal torment.
Desperate to rewrite his fate, Durrin vows to end the war he helped to start. But will that require giving up the scroll he once gave everything to find?
A clean, uplifting fantasy epic for anyone who loves Prydain, Narnia, Muirwood, Middle Earth, or Roshar
This story is safe for all ages PG and up. It is 100% free of profanity, excessive violence, and suggestive material.
What it DOES have is legendary duels, hard magic systems, realistic battlefield strategy, political machinations, high stakes, nuanced villains, morally guided heroes, and the clash between cosmic powers of good and evil—everything that makes an epic fantasy novel epic.
Themes The novel addresses themes of justice, mercy, redemption, trust, forgiveness, war, leadership, and faith.
478 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 10, 2025
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July 2, 2025
The Pyromancer's Scroll is a great clean epic fantasy! I loved the diverse races (lizard people, talking foxes, talking squirrels, griffins, and people whose skin/eyes/hair change according to their emotions). The magic system was based on elemental magic (fire, water, earth, air) but still felt unique. The characters were really varied and interesting, and they had great dynamics as they interacted. The writing overall flows really well and keeps you engaged. Good humor, too!
A times I struggled a little with certain aspects of the character arcs or plot. Sometimes I wished things had been slowed down (for instance, getting to the final place of conflict felt like a whirlwind of convenience). For Durrin, I wish his character arc had had a little more emphasis on "I want to be a good person" and a little less on "I want to save my soul," because it came across as kind of selfish motivation most of the time. For Volthorn, I wish his turning point had been a little less forced or could have taken a bit longer. For Adara, she was shown to be such a capable young woman, which I loved, but I felt like I had a hard time seeing the beginning of her arc start properly. Additionally, sometimes I felt like the religious themes were a touch heavy handed or that there were too many thematic ideas put into the book for me to feel like I could really think about their implications or have a deeper discussion about them. I think they were all good ideas, but I wonder if some of them should have been saved for another book so more important ones could shine brighter. That being said, I found a lot of the mythology interesting and would have loved a slightly deeper understanding of it to appreciate the climax better. Haha I kept thinking I wished the book was a little closer to the length of a Stormlight Archive book, but that may just be my biased love of long books talking. (:
I definitely loved how things came together at the end, though. I wouldn't have predicted the ending, but it felt right, and I'm interested in seeing how a certain character decides to change in the future; perhaps we'll see that in the next book? This is a great debut for a new author, and I hope to see him continue writing and improving from here!
A times I struggled a little with certain aspects of the character arcs or plot. Sometimes I wished things had been slowed down (for instance, getting to the final place of conflict felt like a whirlwind of convenience). For Durrin, I wish his character arc had had a little more emphasis on "I want to be a good person" and a little less on "I want to save my soul," because it came across as kind of selfish motivation most of the time. For Volthorn, I wish his turning point had been a little less forced or could have taken a bit longer. For Adara, she was shown to be such a capable young woman, which I loved, but I felt like I had a hard time seeing the beginning of her arc start properly. Additionally, sometimes I felt like the religious themes were a touch heavy handed or that there were too many thematic ideas put into the book for me to feel like I could really think about their implications or have a deeper discussion about them. I think they were all good ideas, but I wonder if some of them should have been saved for another book so more important ones could shine brighter. That being said, I found a lot of the mythology interesting and would have loved a slightly deeper understanding of it to appreciate the climax better. Haha I kept thinking I wished the book was a little closer to the length of a Stormlight Archive book, but that may just be my biased love of long books talking. (:
I definitely loved how things came together at the end, though. I wouldn't have predicted the ending, but it felt right, and I'm interested in seeing how a certain character decides to change in the future; perhaps we'll see that in the next book? This is a great debut for a new author, and I hope to see him continue writing and improving from here!
March 11, 2025
I'm the author's wife, so I've seen this book in all forms, from the base outline to the first draft to the final product. And let me say that it is top-notch! Jeremy P. Madsen creates a story with an engaging plot, admirable and likeable characters, and wholesome themes. I love how this book combines all the best things of fantasy---epic magic systems, unique species, intrigue and suspense---while keeping it clean, wholesome, and fun. There are deep themes as well as lighthearted and witty dialogue. But it doesn't take light serious things. There is a good balance. I highly recommend reading "The Pyromancer's Scroll"!
April 19, 2025
We Can’t Wait For The Next Book! (Especially if there’s more Twigly!!!)
My (almost) thirteen-year-old absorbed it in a flash, and my nine-year-old was almost as fast in reading it himself. My eleven-year-old particularly enjoyed the audiobook with its musical themes. (She’s a piano player herself, so the accompaniment really spoke to her and brought the story to life.)
And as parents of voracious readers, we were frankly just relieved to have a new, CLEAN fantasy book to share with our kids who are constantly exhausting all their book recommendations. Enjoying reading it ourselves was just extra -- the icing on top.
My (almost) thirteen-year-old absorbed it in a flash, and my nine-year-old was almost as fast in reading it himself. My eleven-year-old particularly enjoyed the audiobook with its musical themes. (She’s a piano player herself, so the accompaniment really spoke to her and brought the story to life.)
And as parents of voracious readers, we were frankly just relieved to have a new, CLEAN fantasy book to share with our kids who are constantly exhausting all their book recommendations. Enjoying reading it ourselves was just extra -- the icing on top.
May 1, 2025
From the very first chapter, I was completely drawn into the world Jeremy Madsen created. The characters were engaging and full of personality, and each chapter pulled me deeper into the story. I found myself constantly wanting to read just one more page. What I especially appreciated was how family-friendly the entire book is—something magical I can recommend to readers of all ages. I’m already looking forward to the next installment. Jeremy Madsen has truly added a bit more magic to the world with this one!
May 28, 2025
I love a clean fantasy book and this one delivered. I fell in love with the characters and the cities. Plus, the book explores themes of faith and forgiveness. It made me ponder in addition to being a fun read.
Random things I loved:
-👑Adara’s character growth
-🕚The timeline. The pace felt juuuust right.
-😏”So there.”
-😈The description of the arch demon was on point
Critical Remark:
I felt the avirs needed a strength. They have been dealing with the changing skin for a long time. I think they would have found advantages to it.
Random things I loved:
-👑Adara’s character growth
-🕚The timeline. The pace felt juuuust right.
-😏”So there.”
-😈The description of the arch demon was on point
Critical Remark:
I felt the avirs needed a strength. They have been dealing with the changing skin for a long time. I think they would have found advantages to it.
August 29, 2025
It took me a while to get all of the different creatures straight. They were so unusual and made for an interesting societal picture. Once I got that figured out I was hooked and captivated by the story. The struggles the characters went through and how they developed because of those struggles was inspiring. The portrayal of good vs. evil and the power for love vs. hate was so compelling. The message of hope and redemption was woven throughout the story. If you like fantasy, you will love this book.
March 8, 2025
As a close family member to the author, I have had the privilege of being one of this book's Beta readers. I have been impressed with the creativity in the plot, characters, and world building, but I am even more inspired by the uplifting messages in the book. If you are a fan of Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis and Lord of the Rings by Tolkien, then you will love this book and the planned series to follow. Very impactful!
March 25, 2025
An adventure-filled and meaning-infused fantasy book for the whole family. (Kind of reminds me of Avatar: The Last Airbender, but with a side of Christian values and redemption at its core.) I listened to the first 20 chapters on Spotify and really enjoyed the music effects, then I read the rest of the book and enjoyed the maps to help me visualize the different battles. Would make a great read-aloud, especially if you can do character voices.
June 4, 2025
I loved this book!
I'm typically reading books about history or novels about ordinary people, but I gave this book a try, and before I finished the first chapter, I was fascinated with the characters and fully engaged in the story.
The author keeps the story moving, but enables me to relate to each character and picture vividly every situation that develops.
I can't wait to read the next book!
I'm typically reading books about history or novels about ordinary people, but I gave this book a try, and before I finished the first chapter, I was fascinated with the characters and fully engaged in the story.
The author keeps the story moving, but enables me to relate to each character and picture vividly every situation that develops.
I can't wait to read the next book!
July 7, 2025
I first have to say how I enjoyed the book. I was frankly surprised at the level of expertise displayed in a first novel. This was so well written. The storyline was complex and not predictable. I especially liked the philosophical/spiritual overtones. They were well done without being blatant. Good job! I look forward to this author's next one. I ordered the deluxe edition and loved the pics.
April 23, 2025
I loved this book! When it came in the mail, I couldn't put it down. I read it in about a week. It was really fun and enjoyable. I love how engaging the characters are and how I feel comfortable reading it with my kids.
October 4, 2025
This was a fun, thought-provoking read, thoughtfully done with impressive attention to both emotion and detail, worthy of entering the pantheon of quality fantasy. The series should be a good one, and it's on my list.
June 23, 2025
3.5/5
August 7, 2025
A great combination of classic fantasy and original concepts. Gripped me right away, would highly recommend.
March 11, 2025
I'm the author's wife, so I've seen this book in all forms, from the base outline to the first draft to the final product. And let me say that it is top-notch! Jeremy P. Madsen creates a story with an engaging plot, admirable and likeable characters, and wholesome themes. I love how this book combines all the best things of fantasy---epic magic systems, unique species, intrigue and suspense---while keeping it clean, wholesome, and fun. There are deep themes as well as lighthearted and witty dialogue. But it doesn't take light serious things. There is a good balance. I highly recommend reading "The Pyromancer's Scroll"!
July 15, 2025
I read the beta version of this book. I really enjoyed the adventure in a new world. There is a good variety of characters and creatures. I really like observing their growth as they each struggle and learn the life lessons they find themselves in need of. It was delightful to read and I am looking forward to reading the final published version.
Update - I read the final version and enjoyed it even more!
Update - I read the final version and enjoyed it even more!
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