Mud & Magic: A Slice of Life Fantasy Adventure

by Jack Bryce

As one of the world’s most powerful battlemages, I have known a life of battle.

But now, I have managed to find some peace. I have settled into a cozy farmstead left to me by a fallen friend, and my days are filled with fresh bread from the absent-minded, chaotic baker Lulu and late-night experiments with Eleya, the enigmatic high elven alchemist. For the first time in years, my staff, Ashmaker, is gathering dust.

But Aerenvale has secrets of its own. Ancient machinery churns beneath the mud, and hidden tunnels hint that our quiet village was once something far older. When those buried powers begin to wake, I must protect my newfound farmstead… and the women who make it home.

439 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 28, 2025

Reviews

[Jack Hance · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book, just not nearly as much as the first one. Not as much happened, the magic seemed half- hearted, and while I like the sexy elves, the author overdid it here. Too much of the book focused on it.

[Tracy S McCoy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful story and series!!

A wonderful mystery, fantasy adventure and every day life smoothly blended into a great story!!! Mud elemental from Hades and Jack arse entitled punks try to bring the MC and his family down but fail miserably lol!!!

[Mike Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

more trouble and a secret that can make it worse, seems our story is getting more interesting

[justin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

This book was really good. I liked the first one and unlike the direction the series is headed. I can't wait until the next one.

[Charles Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

I applaud you sir. I’m enjoying this series greatly. Keep up the fine work sir. Lulu is the best btw. 😊