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Fire
Nothing exciting ever happens in Mundhovel. At least, that’s what Leon Hayes always thought. The young man was accustomed to the daily routine of going to college and spending too much time at home. But one day, everything changes. During a camping trip, Leon and his best friend Stephen stumble across a disturbing symbol in the midst of a vast forest. This turns out to be the least of their worries. Driven by a need to fulfill his curiosity, Stephen unearths an old tome from the center of the symbol and begins to read. This simple act triggers a series of events that reveals Mundhovel’s history…which is much darker than either of them had thought possible.
The tome, they soon learn, is a guidebook for followers of an ancient religion. These followers were once a threat to Mundhovel in its formational years, and now—after over a century of silence—they are returning in full force. Leon and Stephen are faced with a tantalizing question: which side will they choose to join? Will they side with those of the ancient religion, or will they fight against them? As the religion inexorably expands and threatens the safety of the town, the two friends come to realize that they are on opposite sides in the impending crisis.
Unless they can learn to fight a common enemy, they may destroy everyone they love — and themselves.
The tome, they soon learn, is a guidebook for followers of an ancient religion. These followers were once a threat to Mundhovel in its formational years, and now—after over a century of silence—they are returning in full force. Leon and Stephen are faced with a tantalizing question: which side will they choose to join? Will they side with those of the ancient religion, or will they fight against them? As the religion inexorably expands and threatens the safety of the town, the two friends come to realize that they are on opposite sides in the impending crisis.
Unless they can learn to fight a common enemy, they may destroy everyone they love — and themselves.
- GenresParanormalFantasy
151 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 15, 2014
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June 20, 2016
3.5 stars
This was a really nice surprise! I read it because it fit one of my challenges and it was free on Amazon, but I liked it very much. I will continue this series.
This was a really nice surprise! I read it because it fit one of my challenges and it was free on Amazon, but I liked it very much. I will continue this series.
October 18, 2017
Childish
This book may be for very young adults. It is long in reaching its climax. Not sure how I acquired this book; probably by its title.
This book may be for very young adults. It is long in reaching its climax. Not sure how I acquired this book; probably by its title.
May 6, 2015
Hello Lovelies!
So glad to be back at it and creating a post for you guys. I just finished (well, almost finished) the first semester of my senior year in college, and in doing all the other things in my life, I neglected reading which also kept me from posting. It's time to get back on the saddle with Fire.
Reading Fire can be compared to eating an oreo. Sounds wonderful, right? No. Unlike an oreo, the middle of this literary cookie was double-stuffed with uninteresting fluff and little to no action. When Leon and Stephen stumble upon the tome belonging to the Pesha witches, I became excited to learn how this event would impact their seemingly simple and easy lives. I really enjoy the fun and witty banter and casual relationship that Leon shares with both Stephen and his sister, Emily.
However, Keeve's plot began to bore me once Leon started dating Connie. First, I despise the name Connie (*disclaimer to all Connie's in the world, your name is pretty, but not at the top of my list for most interesting character names*). Second, while I enjoy romance as much as the next person, I get tired of hearing how much sensitive Leon loves "perfect" Connie (who gives me the creeps) and hates disappointing his parents. As a college student, I'm constantly surrounded by people with overbearing parents, particularly in the grades department, and icky lovey dovey relationships, so it's not really something I want to read about. While the relationship between Leon and Connie bugs me, I would have been less annoyed by it if there had been some sort of action to break up the monotony.
The pacing of this book didn't pick up until the end, when Emily reveals Connie's true nature to Leon which then sparks memories from Leon's past. After discovering the truth, Leon becomes a *pardon my french* badass. His new fiery personality, both literally and figuratively, creates an exciting ending that adds to the mystery of the next Dark Magician book.
So, when I finished Fire, I had no desire to read any of the other books in this series. However, after a few hours, I found myself longing to know if fiery Leon ever get revenge, and more importantly, if Maurtia and Des get what they deserve *death, cough, cough*. Will I read any more of The Dark Magician books? That is up to both you, my readers, and my ever-dwindling bank account.
-Whimsical Whit
https://whimsicalwordsofwhit.wordpres...
So glad to be back at it and creating a post for you guys. I just finished (well, almost finished) the first semester of my senior year in college, and in doing all the other things in my life, I neglected reading which also kept me from posting. It's time to get back on the saddle with Fire.
Reading Fire can be compared to eating an oreo. Sounds wonderful, right? No. Unlike an oreo, the middle of this literary cookie was double-stuffed with uninteresting fluff and little to no action. When Leon and Stephen stumble upon the tome belonging to the Pesha witches, I became excited to learn how this event would impact their seemingly simple and easy lives. I really enjoy the fun and witty banter and casual relationship that Leon shares with both Stephen and his sister, Emily.
However, Keeve's plot began to bore me once Leon started dating Connie. First, I despise the name Connie (*disclaimer to all Connie's in the world, your name is pretty, but not at the top of my list for most interesting character names*). Second, while I enjoy romance as much as the next person, I get tired of hearing how much sensitive Leon loves "perfect" Connie (who gives me the creeps) and hates disappointing his parents. As a college student, I'm constantly surrounded by people with overbearing parents, particularly in the grades department, and icky lovey dovey relationships, so it's not really something I want to read about. While the relationship between Leon and Connie bugs me, I would have been less annoyed by it if there had been some sort of action to break up the monotony.
The pacing of this book didn't pick up until the end, when Emily reveals Connie's true nature to Leon which then sparks memories from Leon's past. After discovering the truth, Leon becomes a *pardon my french* badass. His new fiery personality, both literally and figuratively, creates an exciting ending that adds to the mystery of the next Dark Magician book.
So, when I finished Fire, I had no desire to read any of the other books in this series. However, after a few hours, I found myself longing to know if fiery Leon ever get revenge, and more importantly, if Maurtia and Des get what they deserve *death, cough, cough*. Will I read any more of The Dark Magician books? That is up to both you, my readers, and my ever-dwindling bank account.
-Whimsical Whit
https://whimsicalwordsofwhit.wordpres...
January 4, 2015
Pretty good start of the series. Small town with a bad history with witches and the people that hate witches. The founders of Mundhovel at first welcomed everyone that were traveling through until an unusual group came through. They were the Pesha witches. Upon their arrival nasty things began happening as well as death of animals and disease. Once death spread to the human inhabitants, the townsfolk had enough and took action. Munds Vangaurd was formed and they killed the witches relentlessly. Another founding family, the Grants, had other motives. The wanted to convert the witches and convince them the error of their ways. Not many were fond of the way of the Grants and eventually they left town.
Fast-forward one hundred and fifty years and two friends, Stephen and Leon, happen upon a Pesha circle while on a camping trip. The circle glows red when they both step into the circle, the surprise of this causes Stephen to fall on the ground and hit something hard beneath the sand. He convinces Leon to help him dig it out and they find a box. Leon has nothing but bad feelings and wants to leave the area, once again Stephen convinces him to stay. He pries the box open and finds an old book. Leon's unease increases and he finally convinces Leon to put the book back. The book is a book of the Pesha witches. Stephen leaves it for now, but returns without Leon and takes the book for further inspection. Leon just knew in his heart and soul that nothing good would come from having and reading that book. Suddenly two girls from their religion class take interest in the pair and life takes a different turn for the boys. But is it a turn for the worst? Will history repeat itself?
Fast-forward one hundred and fifty years and two friends, Stephen and Leon, happen upon a Pesha circle while on a camping trip. The circle glows red when they both step into the circle, the surprise of this causes Stephen to fall on the ground and hit something hard beneath the sand. He convinces Leon to help him dig it out and they find a box. Leon has nothing but bad feelings and wants to leave the area, once again Stephen convinces him to stay. He pries the box open and finds an old book. Leon's unease increases and he finally convinces Leon to put the book back. The book is a book of the Pesha witches. Stephen leaves it for now, but returns without Leon and takes the book for further inspection. Leon just knew in his heart and soul that nothing good would come from having and reading that book. Suddenly two girls from their religion class take interest in the pair and life takes a different turn for the boys. But is it a turn for the worst? Will history repeat itself?
June 29, 2015
This book was really interesting. While it is slow in the middle, I think that it helps set up for a dramatic and powerful ending that would otherwise lack the "oomph" that it does currently. And the slow and uneventful parts are there for a reason, even if it's hard to see at first.
This is the kind of story that demands a second read. You'll notice things the second time that you never saw before, and it makes the story so much better. It all ties together very well.
What I took away from it is that we have a tendency to hate something so much that we end up becoming it. We might disagree with someone over something we consider wrong, but if we allow that to overwhelm out judgment, we will become just as "wrong" as that which we're disagreeing over. Maybe even more so. The story serves as a warning against that by showing us how NOT to deal with that sort of situation.
I'm hoping that all of the characters, especially Leon, will grow in the series. That's the other good thing about FIRE: no one is perfect, not even the characters who SEEM perfect. There is room for growth or adjustment.
Looking forward to WATER!
This is the kind of story that demands a second read. You'll notice things the second time that you never saw before, and it makes the story so much better. It all ties together very well.
What I took away from it is that we have a tendency to hate something so much that we end up becoming it. We might disagree with someone over something we consider wrong, but if we allow that to overwhelm out judgment, we will become just as "wrong" as that which we're disagreeing over. Maybe even more so. The story serves as a warning against that by showing us how NOT to deal with that sort of situation.
I'm hoping that all of the characters, especially Leon, will grow in the series. That's the other good thing about FIRE: no one is perfect, not even the characters who SEEM perfect. There is room for growth or adjustment.
Looking forward to WATER!
April 17, 2015
EverybodyEverything and it is a good book to read I enjoyed it a lot
Everybody I enjoy it a lot I don't normally read this kind of book but it got my in and keep me reading that is why I gave all the stars can't wait to be able to get the next one
Everybody I enjoy it a lot I don't normally read this kind of book but it got my in and keep me reading that is why I gave all the stars can't wait to be able to get the next one
May 17, 2016
Okay but incomplete.
This book is OK but also lacking in plot due to the fact that it isn't all there. Just as the story arrives at a climax it is over. I would only purchase the set as a whole but not individually. 3 stars is overrated but someone might like it. Sorry Kyra
This book is OK but also lacking in plot due to the fact that it isn't all there. Just as the story arrives at a climax it is over. I would only purchase the set as a whole but not individually. 3 stars is overrated but someone might like it. Sorry Kyra
December 5, 2014
Good
It was alright, little short for my taste. I wish it didn't take so long to get some action in it.
It was alright, little short for my taste. I wish it didn't take so long to get some action in it.
July 12, 2015
Fire
This story line was okay. But it was a slow read and needed to be developed more. Could have been much better.
This story line was okay. But it was a slow read and needed to be developed more. Could have been much better.
May 25, 2016
The first nok of the Dark Magician's series. Read it in the dark...with no lights on
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