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The Mage's Heir: A Cozy Found Family Monster Fantasy
The Mage's Heir - The Summoner of Beckham Estate
Monster hunter Silas Beckham just inherited an estate he never knew existed from a grandfather he never met.
The good news? It's magical. The bad news? It comes with crushing debt, bloodthirsty monsters prowling the halls, and bureaucratic obstacles at every turn.
With only a formal skeletal butler named Bonereghard, whose knowledge of estate logistics spans centuries, and a mythic Fenrir cub named Diog as allies, Silas must transform from street-smart survivor to legitimate heir before the estate's astronomical tax bill comes due.
Survival means more than winning battles, it means navigating ancient contracts, turning deadly house guardians into unlikely assets, and identifying which officials to trust in Bastian's complex political landscape. If Silas wants to hold onto his inheritance, he'll need to dominate the city's cutthroat monster battle circuit and uncover the truth behind his grandfather's mysterious murder.
Between tracking Diog's rising powers, repurposing monsters that should want him dead, and forming unexpected alliances with figures like Magistrate Riane with questionable connections to his family, Silas is about to learn that becoming Lord of Beckham might be the wildest adventure he never asked for.
As Bonereghard says, "There's no thieves' guild in Bastian, just city hall and the tax collectors."
Monster hunter Silas Beckham just inherited an estate he never knew existed from a grandfather he never met.
The good news? It's magical. The bad news? It comes with crushing debt, bloodthirsty monsters prowling the halls, and bureaucratic obstacles at every turn.
With only a formal skeletal butler named Bonereghard, whose knowledge of estate logistics spans centuries, and a mythic Fenrir cub named Diog as allies, Silas must transform from street-smart survivor to legitimate heir before the estate's astronomical tax bill comes due.
Survival means more than winning battles, it means navigating ancient contracts, turning deadly house guardians into unlikely assets, and identifying which officials to trust in Bastian's complex political landscape. If Silas wants to hold onto his inheritance, he'll need to dominate the city's cutthroat monster battle circuit and uncover the truth behind his grandfather's mysterious murder.
Between tracking Diog's rising powers, repurposing monsters that should want him dead, and forming unexpected alliances with figures like Magistrate Riane with questionable connections to his family, Silas is about to learn that becoming Lord of Beckham might be the wildest adventure he never asked for.
As Bonereghard says, "There's no thieves' guild in Bastian, just city hall and the tax collectors."
- GenresFantasy
471 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 26, 2025
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November 28, 2025
I didn't expect a great deal from this book, but was pleasantly surprised. The 'inherited a creepy mansion' books aren't rare, but this one was well-executed and held my attention with good pacing. The MC is clever and not an a-hole, so it has enough potential to have a look at book #2.
May 17, 2025
Fun Plot!
It was a fun read but definitely needs to be edited and proofread more. Multiple conversations are duplicated and the MC seems not to follow through or seems to forget what they just decided to do.
It was a fun read but definitely needs to be edited and proofread more. Multiple conversations are duplicated and the MC seems not to follow through or seems to forget what they just decided to do.
September 14, 2025
An interesting concept and story. I genuinely enjoyed reading it. However, the narrative lacked a definitive story arch. It started off strong, promising much with the start of the rising action, but it ended without any climatic point.
While I found myself intrigued with the protagonist and appreciative of his common background, I grew tired of the repetitive mentioning of it. I really do like that it was established that he isn’t supposed to be an OP individual, but the constant dependence of the author on his rough upbringing to get him by the events of the story felt like it took a lot away from the potential character arch.
As expressed by others, this could also use more proofreading. It could be polished up, especially with a few contradictions and repetitions. It made me wonder if this story was originally presented in the format of a web novel.
I will say, the author’s descriptions of appearance and action sequences were generally well done, making it easy to visualize and follow.
Ultimately, I did find it an entertaining read and would recommend it for anyone with time to spare looking for a light and relaxing read.
While I found myself intrigued with the protagonist and appreciative of his common background, I grew tired of the repetitive mentioning of it. I really do like that it was established that he isn’t supposed to be an OP individual, but the constant dependence of the author on his rough upbringing to get him by the events of the story felt like it took a lot away from the potential character arch.
As expressed by others, this could also use more proofreading. It could be polished up, especially with a few contradictions and repetitions. It made me wonder if this story was originally presented in the format of a web novel.
I will say, the author’s descriptions of appearance and action sequences were generally well done, making it easy to visualize and follow.
Ultimately, I did find it an entertaining read and would recommend it for anyone with time to spare looking for a light and relaxing read.
May 7, 2025
Needs proofreading
Mostly not for me. Didn't finish
Seems like I may have enjoyed it at a different time. But it definitely needs proofreading. Repeated a couple of scenarios as if there were two options when being written and both got left in for publishing.
Mostly not for me. Didn't finish
Seems like I may have enjoyed it at a different time. But it definitely needs proofreading. Repeated a couple of scenarios as if there were two options when being written and both got left in for publishing.
June 17, 2025
AI generated schlock
Not a real book, not a real author. Needs to be purged from amazing.
AI generated crap.
If not AI, the author should be ashamed.
Not a real book, not a real author. Needs to be purged from amazing.
AI generated crap.
If not AI, the author should be ashamed.
August 6, 2025
Fun read
**Possible spoilers ahead**:
Silas an adventurer who grew up as an orphan finds out he has inherited an estate from a grandfather he never knew who turns out to be a famous archmage. This was a fun read, Silas is a sensible, practical, and cunning main character. What really shined for me was the world and the side characters like his newly acquired skeleton butler named Bonereghard or his newly summoned fenrir companion Diog. The two constantly for this books is 1: it feels like the romance was too fast and 2. There is quite a few times where something is repeated and I believe can benefit from another edit for example Lana the love interest states that magistrate Riane is her grandmother and in the very next chapter Silas states that the magistrate being her grandmother is convenient, the magistrate being her grandmother is mentioned a few more times after that but maybe like 10 pages later Silas acts suprised when Lana mentions her grandmother again like this is new information. This would be ok if it was a one off but if happens a few times in the book. Overall I enjoyed this story and I'm looking forward to the next book.
**Possible spoilers ahead**:
Silas an adventurer who grew up as an orphan finds out he has inherited an estate from a grandfather he never knew who turns out to be a famous archmage. This was a fun read, Silas is a sensible, practical, and cunning main character. What really shined for me was the world and the side characters like his newly acquired skeleton butler named Bonereghard or his newly summoned fenrir companion Diog. The two constantly for this books is 1: it feels like the romance was too fast and 2. There is quite a few times where something is repeated and I believe can benefit from another edit for example Lana the love interest states that magistrate Riane is her grandmother and in the very next chapter Silas states that the magistrate being her grandmother is convenient, the magistrate being her grandmother is mentioned a few more times after that but maybe like 10 pages later Silas acts suprised when Lana mentions her grandmother again like this is new information. This would be ok if it was a one off but if happens a few times in the book. Overall I enjoyed this story and I'm looking forward to the next book.
August 13, 2025
Audiobook: I enjoyed this book a lot. I appreciated the creative slant which combined a LitRPG tale with a lost heir trope. I liked Silas and his combative skills. I loved Bonereghard, not only because he was a skeletal butler, but also because I thought he was amusing. I was entertained by all the unusual and different monsters which populated this story. My attention was captured by the various battle scenes. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series. I enjoyed Christopher Harbour's narration, and his performance added to my enjoyment of the story. I was given a copy of the audiobook. I volunteered, without financial gain, to post this review which reflected my honest opinions regarding this audiobook.
June 28, 2025
Different
But in a good way a young street rat turned adventurer finds himself the heir to a legacy just at the most interesting time fighting monsters, he ends up in an even bigger web of intrigue, who was his grandfather with a fetish for the female monsters and how did he die, plus how to get his inheritance under control, he has a large debt and several summoned monsters but things seem to be going good for at least a little while.
But in a good way a young street rat turned adventurer finds himself the heir to a legacy just at the most interesting time fighting monsters, he ends up in an even bigger web of intrigue, who was his grandfather with a fetish for the female monsters and how did he die, plus how to get his inheritance under control, he has a large debt and several summoned monsters but things seem to be going good for at least a little while.
April 25, 2025
Great book, meh ending.
I really liked this book. It was a fun read. One that feels a lot shorter than it really is because of how fast-paced the story is. The only problem is that the ending is just there. To say it is abrupt would be the understatement of the century. It's probably not a big deal to most people, but I find it particularly irksome.
Recommended.
I really liked this book. It was a fun read. One that feels a lot shorter than it really is because of how fast-paced the story is. The only problem is that the ending is just there. To say it is abrupt would be the understatement of the century. It's probably not a big deal to most people, but I find it particularly irksome.
Recommended.
July 30, 2025
A great beginning!!!
I have to say first the ending absolutely cracked me up!!! The world building and character development are first rate!!! A really interesting look at summoning with a good blend of dungeon type aspects thrown in,all and all this has a great start for a new series!!!
I have to say first the ending absolutely cracked me up!!! The world building and character development are first rate!!! A really interesting look at summoning with a good blend of dungeon type aspects thrown in,all and all this has a great start for a new series!!!
June 19, 2025
Pragmatic hero, cursed estate
Enjoyable set-up, with a street boy inheriting a rich but cursed estate. However, the writing is rough, with plots threads left hanging. A thorough edit would have helped.
Enjoyable set-up, with a street boy inheriting a rich but cursed estate. However, the writing is rough, with plots threads left hanging. A thorough edit would have helped.
July 13, 2025
Enjoyed this
Started well and continued to be interesting. This book requires a little suspension of disbelief with both the martial and magical frameworks but the story more than justifies this.
Started well and continued to be interesting. This book requires a little suspension of disbelief with both the martial and magical frameworks but the story more than justifies this.
August 30, 2025
enjoyed the humor
What a cute idea and execution. I rather enjoyed this book and I am curious where it will go from here. It is funny, endearing, the main character is engaging and the side characters really make the book
What a cute idea and execution. I rather enjoyed this book and I am curious where it will go from here. It is funny, endearing, the main character is engaging and the side characters really make the book
April 28, 2025
Really enjoyed this book. MC isn’t really over powered just more experienced. Because of his life experience. I’m looking forward to reading the next book.
May 5, 2025
Interesting story
I really enjoyed this story. It moves at a good pace especially once we actually get on the estate grounds. I’m looking forward to Book 2.
I really enjoyed this story. It moves at a good pace especially once we actually get on the estate grounds. I’m looking forward to Book 2.
May 9, 2025
Fantastic !!
I do not normally like Ltirpg books! I was intrigued by the description! Very good and well written and thought out!
I do not normally like Ltirpg books! I was intrigued by the description! Very good and well written and thought out!
July 4, 2025
very enjoyable
An orphan monster Hunter inherits a haunted estate filled with mystery as they are. Lots of fun, quick moving, and a wolf too!
An orphan monster Hunter inherits a haunted estate filled with mystery as they are. Lots of fun, quick moving, and a wolf too!
September 16, 2025
Great book
Great book I can't wait to read the next book in the series I would recommend this author to anyone
Great book I can't wait to read the next book in the series I would recommend this author to anyone
June 28, 2025
Liked the story premise. Very bad editing.
The first few chapters were well written and captured your imagination for the main character. However, editing issues started appearing and never stopped. Sometimes it was simple, like grammar; other times the main character greeted someone he'd already talked to as if they'd never met.
The overall plot was relatively simple, but the bulk of the story was very overexplained, and I kept thinking it was AI written. If it was not AI written, the author did a horrible job. I can't recommend the book or reading more in the series, which is a shame because I did like the premise of the story. However, the main character is just given plot armor after plot armor to force-feed the storyline, and there's no risk or thrill to his journey.
It's a simple read that maybe younger people would enjoy, but any serious reader will just get frustrated at how bad the editing and plotline go with the over-exposition and boring direction of the plot. No surprises, a very predictable read.
The first few chapters were well written and captured your imagination for the main character. However, editing issues started appearing and never stopped. Sometimes it was simple, like grammar; other times the main character greeted someone he'd already talked to as if they'd never met.
The overall plot was relatively simple, but the bulk of the story was very overexplained, and I kept thinking it was AI written. If it was not AI written, the author did a horrible job. I can't recommend the book or reading more in the series, which is a shame because I did like the premise of the story. However, the main character is just given plot armor after plot armor to force-feed the storyline, and there's no risk or thrill to his journey.
It's a simple read that maybe younger people would enjoy, but any serious reader will just get frustrated at how bad the editing and plotline go with the over-exposition and boring direction of the plot. No surprises, a very predictable read.
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