Master Mage

Imagedit #5

by Timothy Ellis

Dennis Block has come to terms with being a mage.
He’s still juggling different forms of magic work.
He hasn’t chosen a lane yet.
But he is adamant about two things.
He doesn’t want to see his name in the media again.
And he isn’t interested in having students.
Be a guest helper, sure.
He’s the Emergency and Colony Mage after all.
But no students means no rank of master, and he’s good with that choice.
He’s a working mage, and the last thing he wants is to be is a Master Mage.

The Hunter Imperium Universe
Is best read in this

The Spacemage Chronicle
Yesterday's Spacemage
Today's Spacemage
Tomorrow's Spacemage

The Hunter Legacy Prequels
1969
Was That You?
One Last Battle
NPC PHQ

The Hunter Legacy
Hero at Large
Hunted Hero Hunting
Send in the Hero
Make or Break the Hero
Hail the Hero
Burnside's Killer
Hire a Hero
Jane's Christmas
Hero to the Rescue
Hero at the Gates
The Long Road to Gaia
Home is Where the Hero Is
Hero in Darkness
Hero to the End

A.I. Destiny
Admiral of Gaia
Kingdom of Hunter's Run
Snark's Quest
Destiny Stone
Talisman of Tomorrow
Leader of Sector Ten

The Hunter Imperium/Imperium Spacemage
Crossover
Hunter's Terminus
Reaper's Crossroad
Blind into the Breach
Legend of Dreamwalker
Imperium Knight Chaos Rising
Imperator
Midshipman Spacemage
Ensign Spacemage
Rogue Unit
Lieutenant Spacemage
Lieutenant Commander
Jane’s Halloween
Commander Spacemage
Fleet Captain Spacemage
Twice Three
266 Squadron
Amulet of Truth
Ganesha's Spacemage
Shiva’s Spacemage
Destiny’s Spacemage
The Imperator's Companion

Destiny’s Timemage
Adrift
Legend
Merlin
Challenger
Unifier

Old Magic
Old Magic
More Old Magic

Imperium Galactic
Mage King
Rockmonster Rules
Soldiers of Fortune
Arthur
Matriarch
Thorn
Bonko's Club
CAG
Jon's War
Dawn Patrol
Dragon
Angry Mage

Villain Support's Imperium Issues
Villain Support Discovers The Hunter Imperium
Villain Support has Finger Problems

Dragon Host
Dragon Rider
Dragon Imperative
Dragon Homeworld
Dragon Nemesis
Dragon Squared
Dragon Heart

Killer Bunny
Killer Bunny
Black Sheep
Fox Season
Nemesis Rising
Tail Pulling
Tiger Poking

Unbound Mercs
Unfair
Unwary
Unruly
Unseen
Unkind
Uneven
Unwind
Unreal
Undone
Untied
Unbend
Undead
Unlock
Unfold
Unbind

Terran Eclipse
Glass Ceiling
Hard Ceiling
Soft Ceiling
Partial Eclipse
Hybrid Eclipse
Total Eclipse
Fragile Alliance
Crumbling Alliance

253 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 10, 2026

About the author

#1 UK Best Selling Superhero/Metaphysical SFF/Cyberpunk 2023
#1 UK Best Selling Superhero/Metaphysical & Visionary/Space Marine/Alien Invasion 2022
#1 UK Best Selling Superhero/Metaphysical & Visionary/Space Marine 2021
#1 US/AUS Best Selling Arthurian Fantasy 2021
#1 AUS Best Selling Space Opera Science Fiction 2021
#1 UK Best Selling Superhero Fantasy 2021
#1 Best Selling 90-Minute Science Fiction & Fantasy Short Reads 2020.
#1 Best Selling Cyberpunk Science Fiction Author 2020.
#1 Best Selling Space Exploration Science Fiction Author 2020.
#1 Best Selling Metaphysical Science Fiction Author 2020.
#1 Best Selling Cyberpunk Author 2019.
#1 Best Selling Space Opera Author 2018.
#1 Best Free Space Opera Science Fiction Author 2017.
#1 Best Selling 45-Minute Teen & Young Adult Author 2016.
#1 Best Selling Metaphysical Science Fiction Author 2015.

(New info added at the bottom, in response to feedback and reviews.)

Timothy Ellis lives on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia; where he constantly battles with his cat for possession of his desk chair, Daleks do guard duty, and he keeps his sonic screwdriver next to his lightsaber and wand. Now there is a female Doctor Who, he eagerly awaits the sound of the Tardis materializing in his house.

He has spent his life reading and watching science fiction and fantasy, and has been playing Space Genre computer games since he used to be smuggled in to play the original text Star Trek game on a university mainframe, long before the PC or Apple appeared. Since 2004, he's written game guides for the Egosoft X Universe series, culminating in two versions of the X3 Handbook. He has also designed major mods for the various games, and dozens of mini mods.

He has been a farm worker, Antique Dealer, Computer Programmer, Systems Analyst, Operations Manager of a small retail chain, and Retail Store Owner. He is now a full time author, who still does Spiritual Healer and helper work.

After leaving behind the corporate and business worlds, he was opened to his Spiritual gifts. Now a Feng Shui Master, Feng Shui led him to Buddhism, Karma, the Tao, and back to western spiritualism. Since 2006 he has been writing spiritual articles and helping people via spiritual forums and Facebook Groups. His spiritual books include "Personal Healing Using Basic Meditation", "Life Harmony, Feng Shui in Plain English", '101 Tips for the John of God Brazil Experience', and "The Wisdom of the Ages is available for the price of asking a question" series of 8 books. His own spiritual healing led him to writing novels.

His first novel, 'Hero at Large', spawning the long running 'The Hunter Imperium' universe, brings together his love of the space genre, magic, spirituality, and cats. Now 10 series long, the universe covers 3 galaxies, 4100 years, and as at Dragon Imperative, 62 Novels, 7 shorts, and 2 companion books. There are 7 main entrance points across 10 series: Hero at Large, Admiral of Gaia, Yesterday's Spacemage, Crossover, Midshipman Spacemage, Old Magic, and Dragon Rider. Alternate entrance points if you don't need backstory first, are Adrift and Mage King, although Dragon Rider has 3 books before it about the dragons.

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Reviews

[Travis · Rating 3 out of 5]

Master Mage is the fifth book in this series, and I have to say, I'm impressed. Everytime I think the series has gone just about as far as it can, another book in the series is released, and carries the series to new heights. I liked this installment in the series, and definitely look forward to the next one in the series, which is being released considerably sooner than I'd expect, based on it's title. But, no matter it's release date, it should be a fun read.

[Laura Stephenson · Rating 5 out of 5]

An extremely enjoyable magic science fiction series

This series is about an older man who suddenly came into using magic. Luckily, his teacher teaches him to use it for building and emergencies. A practical man, he now has a new life helping those who need it the most. In this book of the series, training exercises and a very good but new seer set up a fascinating storyline. I absolutely adore this series and will definitely read the next book when it comes out.

[Wanda binz · Rating 5 out of 5]

I want more

Wonderful great entertaining you will lose sleep reading this book. Dennis does what he has to doesn’t give two sh!ts if you like it or not. It’s not that he rebellious it’s just that he has lived and that is the way he lives his life outspoke you all him Dennis not Master Mage Block. He doesn’t care bout recognition he just cares about protecting people.

[Lois Raymond Michael · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another wonderful hit

"Dennis Block will return in Halloween Mage." The last words in the book and the best news of the day. This grumpy old man turned reluctant mage is my new favorite Ellis character. He might complain, but he gets the job done! Then it's everyone else's turn to complain. 😆

[Craig · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dennis for President or Prime Minister!

The fun thing about Dennis is that he is most decidedly a curmudgeon. He is irascible irritable prickly and completely lovable. He's just an iconoclast without being aware he is one. It's so fun to watch someone completely up and a system that he's only become part of. Thanks to Mr Ellis for another great read.

[Peter Trist · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has a really bad problem …

Actually the whole darn series has the same problem, they are too bloody entertaining - they DEMAND to be read from cover to cover to the exclusion of all else.

[Robbie Steele · Rating 5 out of 5]

poor Dennis

I really feel for the guy, trying his level best to stay out of the media, but things in the universe just keep happening that are news worthy and he gets, somehow, to be in the middle of it all…

Love the cliff hanger btw

[Jonathan Wormald · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great storytelling

Another novel by the author that had to be read in a single sitting. Space opera is definitely in good hands.

[Robert Minish · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great series!

As is typical of this writer, this was a great story. This entire series has been a worthwhile read. I look forward to more from him!

[Hugh Honts · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Story

As an NCO that due to circumstances became an Officer I can relate to Dennis … also I’ve had a few careers…

Looking forward to the next one!