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The Wizard of Time Trilogy
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The Battle to Protect the Timeline of History — The Wizard of Time Trilogy
The Wizard of Time Trilogy Contains the Following Books:
The Wizard of Time (Book 1)
The Sword of Unmaking (Book 2)
The Edge of Eternity (Book 3)
Thirteen-year-old Gabriel Salvador has dreams about the future and his dreams always come true. When he dreams one night that he will drown, he knows upon waking it is only a matter of time before his dream becomes reality.
Plucked from the timeline of history at the moment of his death, Gabriel becomes an apprentice time mage and part of an elite team of wizards who travel throughout history to fight the War of Time and Magic.
Victorian London, the Aztec temples of 1487, the Greek island of Samos in 320 BCE, Scotland in the Middle Ages, and the battle fields of Alexander the Great are only some of the adventures in time that await Gabriel as he learns to become a time mage and joins the battle to protect the timeline of history in The Wizard of Time.
The Battle to Protect the Timeline of History — The Wizard of Time Trilogy
The Wizard of Time Trilogy Contains the Following Books:
The Wizard of Time (Book 1)
The Sword of Unmaking (Book 2)
The Edge of Eternity (Book 3)
Thirteen-year-old Gabriel Salvador has dreams about the future and his dreams always come true. When he dreams one night that he will drown, he knows upon waking it is only a matter of time before his dream becomes reality.
Plucked from the timeline of history at the moment of his death, Gabriel becomes an apprentice time mage and part of an elite team of wizards who travel throughout history to fight the War of Time and Magic.
Victorian London, the Aztec temples of 1487, the Greek island of Samos in 320 BCE, Scotland in the Middle Ages, and the battle fields of Alexander the Great are only some of the adventures in time that await Gabriel as he learns to become a time mage and joins the battle to protect the timeline of history in The Wizard of Time.
805 pages, ebook
First published August 7, 2014
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G.L. Breedon
13 books59 followersAfter a childhood spent whizzing through the galaxy in super sleek starships and defeating treacherously evil monsters in long forgotten kingdoms, G.L. Breedon grew up to write science fiction and fantasy novels. He lives with his wife in Brooklyn, NY.
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September 2, 2016
(Just a note, I wrote this review for book one in the series, and while I got more than halfway through before calling it, it was a DNF. I'm posting the review here as well just in case; I noticed this collection was on sale a while back, so I wanted to share my rather negative thoughts with any people who may show up here without checking out the individual books' pages. So just be aware that these opinions pertain only to the first book in the series.)
I tried very, very hard to like this book. In the very beginning, I really did like it; it sucked me right in.
And then we get to the part where Gabriel drowns...which, BTW, is pretty much immediately. As you might surmise, he discovers that he's not dead and learns about his abilities. From that moment on, the book is one massive info-dump.
I tend to be more forgiving than the average reader, I think, with detailed exposition that explains The Rules. Don't get me wrong: I like rules. I've read many books that could've used more, IMO.
Not so here, though. This is just page after page of people answering questions, introducing themselves with far, far more information than a regular person would get in an introduction, and sometimes even anticipating the main character's confusion and responding before he even formulates a question. There's so much structure that the author doesn't really have any room left to flesh out the story, and the attempts to disguise these lectures were ham-fisted and transparent.
There are other problems, too...among them the fact that the main character is grossly overpowered. Just like games aren't nearly as much fun when you essentially have no chance of losing, books aren't fun to read when you know ahead of time that when something bad happens, the MC will spontaneously develop some amazing and rare power that'll save the day. Again.
The characters aren't terrific either. We have a caricature of a bad guy, who does everything we'd expect a villain to do short of tying some chick to the railroad tracks while he twirls his mustache. The good guys have suspiciously similar voices. Even the little stuff, like when he meets a teenager and an elegant older woman and the woman mutters "whatever"...rather like a teenager would have. When we're not getting lectured at, there's a great deal of banter between the characters, and unfortunately, much of it sounds like they're talking to themselves.
It's disappointing, because the plot itself is a pretty good one. More than once I found myself hoping I could get over my aggravation, because I wanted to see how the tale ends. (That's probably why I got considerably farther in this DNF than I usually do.) The world, too, would have been very interesting had I got to experience it rather than just learn about it. Maybe it's all the more disappointing because it had so much potential, I don't know.
You know, I have read lots of YA books without prejudice. Not because they're YA, but because the stories, while perhaps a bit simpler or less literary than your standard grownup books, are entertaining. Sorry, but I'm simply not entertained by never-ending seminars on magic and bad guys. I am, however, giving this two stars. If you're an adult, I'd recommend you move on (though maybe I'm just overly critical; this book does seem to be popular). If you're planning to get it for a kid, though – like middle school or early high school – I can see why a younger reader would find plenty to like.
I tried very, very hard to like this book. In the very beginning, I really did like it; it sucked me right in.
And then we get to the part where Gabriel drowns...which, BTW, is pretty much immediately. As you might surmise, he discovers that he's not dead and learns about his abilities. From that moment on, the book is one massive info-dump.
I tend to be more forgiving than the average reader, I think, with detailed exposition that explains The Rules. Don't get me wrong: I like rules. I've read many books that could've used more, IMO.
Not so here, though. This is just page after page of people answering questions, introducing themselves with far, far more information than a regular person would get in an introduction, and sometimes even anticipating the main character's confusion and responding before he even formulates a question. There's so much structure that the author doesn't really have any room left to flesh out the story, and the attempts to disguise these lectures were ham-fisted and transparent.
There are other problems, too...among them the fact that the main character is grossly overpowered. Just like games aren't nearly as much fun when you essentially have no chance of losing, books aren't fun to read when you know ahead of time that when something bad happens, the MC will spontaneously develop some amazing and rare power that'll save the day. Again.
The characters aren't terrific either. We have a caricature of a bad guy, who does everything we'd expect a villain to do short of tying some chick to the railroad tracks while he twirls his mustache. The good guys have suspiciously similar voices. Even the little stuff, like when he meets a teenager and an elegant older woman and the woman mutters "whatever"...rather like a teenager would have. When we're not getting lectured at, there's a great deal of banter between the characters, and unfortunately, much of it sounds like they're talking to themselves.
It's disappointing, because the plot itself is a pretty good one. More than once I found myself hoping I could get over my aggravation, because I wanted to see how the tale ends. (That's probably why I got considerably farther in this DNF than I usually do.) The world, too, would have been very interesting had I got to experience it rather than just learn about it. Maybe it's all the more disappointing because it had so much potential, I don't know.
You know, I have read lots of YA books without prejudice. Not because they're YA, but because the stories, while perhaps a bit simpler or less literary than your standard grownup books, are entertaining. Sorry, but I'm simply not entertained by never-ending seminars on magic and bad guys. I am, however, giving this two stars. If you're an adult, I'd recommend you move on (though maybe I'm just overly critical; this book does seem to be popular). If you're planning to get it for a kid, though – like middle school or early high school – I can see why a younger reader would find plenty to like.
July 24, 2018
A Great Trilogy
It took me awhile to read all 3 books because I am a slow reader, but I'm sorry to say the adventure, excitement, and romance is over. I have enjoyed reading this wonderful trilogy. The suspense, excitement, adventure , and of course the young romance of Gabriel and Theresa kept me on the edge of my chair many times. The Grace Magee and the Dark Mages where great adversaries. I know this is a fantasy but it is one I would sometimes get lost in. I would recommend this trilogy to anyone who likes books on Fantasy and/or Syfi to read this story I think you will be like me and hate to see it end!
It took me awhile to read all 3 books because I am a slow reader, but I'm sorry to say the adventure, excitement, and romance is over. I have enjoyed reading this wonderful trilogy. The suspense, excitement, adventure , and of course the young romance of Gabriel and Theresa kept me on the edge of my chair many times. The Grace Magee and the Dark Mages where great adversaries. I know this is a fantasy but it is one I would sometimes get lost in. I would recommend this trilogy to anyone who likes books on Fantasy and/or Syfi to read this story I think you will be like me and hate to see it end!
February 1, 2018
This was a fun book to read. The trilogy had a good flow and was easy to read. This was definitely a young adult book and lacked some of the depth of character development that you would expect from a more adult perspective. However, this does not take away from the fun concept of the magic system and the lack of concern that the hero will always find a way to win in the end. It was a nice break for me and allowed me to easy move between it and other books as I had time to get back into this story. A good read to entertain and one I would recommend to people wanting a nice fantasy story.
October 15, 2018
Fantastic time traveler fantasy
The Wizard of Time trilogy is one of my favorite series and I read a lot. I love how well researched so many historical events and locations are throughout the series. The characters are all very unique and well developed. Their interactions are rich and consistent throughout the books. Humor, mystery, and plenty of action make these a delight. G. L. Breedon we need more please.
The Wizard of Time trilogy is one of my favorite series and I read a lot. I love how well researched so many historical events and locations are throughout the series. The characters are all very unique and well developed. Their interactions are rich and consistent throughout the books. Humor, mystery, and plenty of action make these a delight. G. L. Breedon we need more please.
January 17, 2019
very engaging
May 28, 2025
It took me a minute to actually get into it but then after that it flowed quite well and I enjoyed it.
October 28, 2018
A great trilogy. It kept me gripped from the beginning, right up to the very last page. Wondering when it will be adapted into movies.
October 9, 2016
The text follows the adventures of a young teenage boy through a struggle of good vs evil that is not so black and while while also focusing on adolescent love.
The opening book is a little self indulgent in so much as it is happy to set some clear boundaries in time and genre that would appear to be linked to the authors experience or comfort. That said the tale within is a great idea and writing style ever improving with a strong natural flow and talent.
I really enjoyed the three books and read them all together after originally reading the first book in isolation when it was first released.
If you like fantasy books and enjoyed series such as The King Killer Chronicles, Mistborne and the Wheel of time I think you will enjoy this slightly lighter approach.
The opening book is a little self indulgent in so much as it is happy to set some clear boundaries in time and genre that would appear to be linked to the authors experience or comfort. That said the tale within is a great idea and writing style ever improving with a strong natural flow and talent.
I really enjoyed the three books and read them all together after originally reading the first book in isolation when it was first released.
If you like fantasy books and enjoyed series such as The King Killer Chronicles, Mistborne and the Wheel of time I think you will enjoy this slightly lighter approach.
October 7, 2017
Pretty terribly written and realized. The storyline has potential, but most of the book is explanation of the magical rules to Gabriel by other characters. I'd say the book was only emotionally engaging when Gabriel spent time with the super villain Kumari Devi and the mad, grotesque and oppressive world of her own creation.
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April 20, 2017
Pretty good YA fiction
I enjoyed reading this, it was quite different to anything else I've read in terms of world building, the characters are likeable, there's plenty of action and suspense. I would have liked a bit more explanation of some of the ways that magic is accessed and used, some techniques and objects seem to just appear with little background offered. And I was pretty bored with the word 'concatenate' by the end of the three books. These are minor niggles though really, overall the books are enjoyable and I'll happily read them again at some point.
I enjoyed reading this, it was quite different to anything else I've read in terms of world building, the characters are likeable, there's plenty of action and suspense. I would have liked a bit more explanation of some of the ways that magic is accessed and used, some techniques and objects seem to just appear with little background offered. And I was pretty bored with the word 'concatenate' by the end of the three books. These are minor niggles though really, overall the books are enjoyable and I'll happily read them again at some point.
December 3, 2017
what can I say( fantastic)
August 4, 2016
I had thought this might be a YA version of Jodi Taylor's St Mary's stories - but it isn't really.
Gabriel is a bit of a Mary-Stu - he is not just A Time Mage but The Most Powerful Time Mage Ever As Foretold By Prophecy. He is 13 but seems to have a greater grasp of every one of the fantasy time mage concepts within days of realising he is one, and works out the answers to almost every problem faster than the much more experienced mages...
To be honest he is immediately a good deal more adult than any 13 year old boy I have ever known.
But - I was interested enough to read to the end despite the info dumping that happened a lot, especially in the early chapters, and if you want to info-dump vast swathes of history into a teenager who enjoys fantasy, then this trilogy would be a reasonable way to do it.
Gabriel is a bit of a Mary-Stu - he is not just A Time Mage but The Most Powerful Time Mage Ever As Foretold By Prophecy. He is 13 but seems to have a greater grasp of every one of the fantasy time mage concepts within days of realising he is one, and works out the answers to almost every problem faster than the much more experienced mages...
To be honest he is immediately a good deal more adult than any 13 year old boy I have ever known.
But - I was interested enough to read to the end despite the info dumping that happened a lot, especially in the early chapters, and if you want to info-dump vast swathes of history into a teenager who enjoys fantasy, then this trilogy would be a reasonable way to do it.
December 22, 2014
Amazing storyline
Excellent development of characters, plot twist that having you racing ahead. Very entertaining & thought provoking. Loved the epilogue answered so much would recommend reading for everyone who loves a fast-paced and exciting story
Excellent development of characters, plot twist that having you racing ahead. Very entertaining & thought provoking. Loved the epilogue answered so much would recommend reading for everyone who loves a fast-paced and exciting story
May 16, 2015
Primarily of interest to young adults who enjoy magical fantasy. There is much discussion of the theories behind time and time travel. Main characters mature over the trilogy. Reading from an adult lens, the plot was complex and fast.
June 24, 2015
Time and magic
A really interesting story. It starts out as urban fantasy then becomes more and more epic. It plays a little fast and loose with time travel, more bill and Ted than primer. Nevertheless a great story.
A really interesting story. It starts out as urban fantasy then becomes more and more epic. It plays a little fast and loose with time travel, more bill and Ted than primer. Nevertheless a great story.
October 30, 2014
A fun, fast trip in fantasy land with some history (time travel, you know) thrown in. Lots of interesting play on words to describe the warps and bending of time. Well done!
May 5, 2015
Good book
The Wizard of Time trilogy is a good read. The characters develop. The plot keeps you engaged. And it has all you would expect in a coming of age book.
The Wizard of Time trilogy is a good read. The characters develop. The plot keeps you engaged. And it has all you would expect in a coming of age book.
June 28, 2015
A coming of age story (with magic and time travel) packed into a entertaining and fast read. What more could one want after a stressful week? I look forward to reading more by G.L. Breedon.
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August 4, 2015Very interesting book. Loved the concept of the time travel, didn't care much for all the magic. Did give me a lit of things to think about.
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