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Tales of Simple Magic #3
Healer Magic
Imagine a horse-powered world where magic’s used for mending, making, and healing.
Magical ability is rare, but Ky Vaux—a peasant boy from a poor family—can not only mend and make, but he’s extremely powerful and working toward his dream of becoming a healer.
Though everyone's working, Ky’s gift of magic is now the main support for Ky, his mother, his sister, his aunt and his cousins. Plus, they support a large number of people who work for the family.
But for Ky, taking care of his family’s no longer enough. Now, he’s doing his best to help others: The poor, the sick, the deformed, and the victims of a blizzard which collapsed homes all around the city.
Plus, the cold's endangering everyone, especially the poor.
Magical ability is rare, but Ky Vaux—a peasant boy from a poor family—can not only mend and make, but he’s extremely powerful and working toward his dream of becoming a healer.
Though everyone's working, Ky’s gift of magic is now the main support for Ky, his mother, his sister, his aunt and his cousins. Plus, they support a large number of people who work for the family.
But for Ky, taking care of his family’s no longer enough. Now, he’s doing his best to help others: The poor, the sick, the deformed, and the victims of a blizzard which collapsed homes all around the city.
Plus, the cold's endangering everyone, especially the poor.
314 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 8, 2026
About the author
Laurence E. Dahners
63 books709 followersI was born on the island of Cyprus where my dad was employed as a mining engineer. We moved to the Philippines (more mining) when I was three and then to Arizona when I was 9. I went to med school at the University of Arizona and did a residency in Orthopaedics at the University of Kansas. I taught Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill until I retired in 2017.
I've always loved science fiction and it's been great fun getting to write some. I also like music and have a little home recording studio. You can read more, listen to some music and look at some of my art, at http://laury.dahners.com/ if you like.
If you want to contact me, or be put on my email list to be notified when new books come out, just email me at ldahners@gmail.com
Laury Dahners
I've always loved science fiction and it's been great fun getting to write some. I also like music and have a little home recording studio. You can read more, listen to some music and look at some of my art, at http://laury.dahners.com/ if you like.
If you want to contact me, or be put on my email list to be notified when new books come out, just email me at ldahners@gmail.com
Laury Dahners
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May 8, 2026
it was good
But it definitely felt like a bit of a filler book I am still enjoying the series and will definitely read the next book. However the weird incest stuff is weird mr Dahners please stop it.
But it definitely felt like a bit of a filler book I am still enjoying the series and will definitely read the next book. However the weird incest stuff is weird mr Dahners please stop it.
May 9, 2026
Okay
I generally liked it. But I was kinda annoyed that the MC thinks continuing to dress like a “peasant” is admirable because there are poor people in the world. If living well is so bad, then why bother having a business. There is a difference in having compassion and being disdainful of those who dress well. Reads as false humility; the you’re better than I am because I am not ashamed of my wealth. That disdain should be leveled at those who flaunt their wealth. I found this thinking and attitude weaving through out and it was annoying.
Having said that, I like the family dynamics a lot. Oh, and that “poop” scene is so so funny!
I generally liked it. But I was kinda annoyed that the MC thinks continuing to dress like a “peasant” is admirable because there are poor people in the world. If living well is so bad, then why bother having a business. There is a difference in having compassion and being disdainful of those who dress well. Reads as false humility; the you’re better than I am because I am not ashamed of my wealth. That disdain should be leveled at those who flaunt their wealth. I found this thinking and attitude weaving through out and it was annoying.
Having said that, I like the family dynamics a lot. Oh, and that “poop” scene is so so funny!
May 8, 2026
Great Book!
As usual with Mr Dahners books, I finished it all in one afternoon and will immediately go back and re-read.
Excellent addition to the series and I am already dying to read book 4!
If you haven't read any of this series yet, do yourself a favor and just get all of them at once. Well worth the time and money!
As usual with Mr Dahners books, I finished it all in one afternoon and will immediately go back and re-read.
Excellent addition to the series and I am already dying to read book 4!
If you haven't read any of this series yet, do yourself a favor and just get all of them at once. Well worth the time and money!
September 13, 2026
I do hope that this series gets longer than Eli Donsai one!
May 19, 2026
While it was a quick read, I still wasn't particularly impressed by the supporting cast or the overall story development. The worldbuilding felt like an awkward blend of magic and scientific experimentation, and the jarring shift between slice-of-life moments and graphic violence didn't work for me.
The moral compass of the MMC and his sister’s mind control felt highly inconsistent. It was also bizarre how almost every female character seemingly had a crush on the "oh-so-handsome" 15-year-old protagonist.
I caught up to the latest release, but I'm officially dropping the series here.
The moral compass of the MMC and his sister’s mind control felt highly inconsistent. It was also bizarre how almost every female character seemingly had a crush on the "oh-so-handsome" 15-year-old protagonist.
I caught up to the latest release, but I'm officially dropping the series here.
May 10, 2026
As good as expected
The story continues. We see our MC grow we see him study healing magic. We see more opportunities to make the world a better place. Overall, I don’t have any complaints about the story. I have one grippe, but I don’t wanna mention it because it’s spoiler related it’s not a big deal but some may have the same issue I have. Again, it’s a great book. You just might not like a certain part of the story. Not that I didn’t like it. I just didn’t never mind. I’m not saying anything cause I don’t wanna spoil it. Just be aware it’s a great story. It deserves a 5.0 who deserves all the stars and I can’t wait for the next book in the series.
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First, I have to say I write messages to the authors of the books. I enjoy in your books hook me. Remind me of Hylis Family but I think that’s the intention here but even if it’s not man, I’m loving the magical powers we see here. I’m hoping we see more maybe some unexpected ones. You know there’s talk of 6 supposed abilities. I’m hoping we discovered that there are technically more. Like I mentioned above I love the story. I love the MC. I love the side characters. I do wish we got to see more of the side characters. Now I do have one issue with this book. I loved the story, but I hated how it took so long to get to the healing of Dianna. I was looking at the page count thinking any minute now 40 pages left in the story 30 pages left in the story. When are we going to get to the point where this girl gets hailed. I’m itching to know is she a new character that’s going to come along and have some relevance or not. I get that the main focus of the story was healing and the clinic, especially but to introduce her at the beginning and not really have her meet the MC and wrap it up until the very end I thought that was a bit of bad timing I don’t know how to describe it. I almost wish her cleft palate would’ve been wrapped up a few chapters sooner and then have her go around and have people not know who she is. I just thought it was bad timing to wrap up her issue that late. In the story just a little sooner I would’ve preferred. It be a little sooner. Still loved the story. Still can’t wait for the next book in the series. Definitely can’t wait to see what happened now that there’s a dangerous weapon out there. I hope we get many more books to come and I’ll be bragging on the Internet telling people to come read this one.
The story continues. We see our MC grow we see him study healing magic. We see more opportunities to make the world a better place. Overall, I don’t have any complaints about the story. I have one grippe, but I don’t wanna mention it because it’s spoiler related it’s not a big deal but some may have the same issue I have. Again, it’s a great book. You just might not like a certain part of the story. Not that I didn’t like it. I just didn’t never mind. I’m not saying anything cause I don’t wanna spoil it. Just be aware it’s a great story. It deserves a 5.0 who deserves all the stars and I can’t wait for the next book in the series.
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First, I have to say I write messages to the authors of the books. I enjoy in your books hook me. Remind me of Hylis Family but I think that’s the intention here but even if it’s not man, I’m loving the magical powers we see here. I’m hoping we see more maybe some unexpected ones. You know there’s talk of 6 supposed abilities. I’m hoping we discovered that there are technically more. Like I mentioned above I love the story. I love the MC. I love the side characters. I do wish we got to see more of the side characters. Now I do have one issue with this book. I loved the story, but I hated how it took so long to get to the healing of Dianna. I was looking at the page count thinking any minute now 40 pages left in the story 30 pages left in the story. When are we going to get to the point where this girl gets hailed. I’m itching to know is she a new character that’s going to come along and have some relevance or not. I get that the main focus of the story was healing and the clinic, especially but to introduce her at the beginning and not really have her meet the MC and wrap it up until the very end I thought that was a bit of bad timing I don’t know how to describe it. I almost wish her cleft palate would’ve been wrapped up a few chapters sooner and then have her go around and have people not know who she is. I just thought it was bad timing to wrap up her issue that late. In the story just a little sooner I would’ve preferred. It be a little sooner. Still loved the story. Still can’t wait for the next book in the series. Definitely can’t wait to see what happened now that there’s a dangerous weapon out there. I hope we get many more books to come and I’ll be bragging on the Internet telling people to come read this one.
May 11, 2026
Ky Vaux! Best! MC! Evarrr!
I love Ky Vaux, his naiveté is so adorable as he struggles to understand the complexity of human thoughts and moral values. In this slice-of-life adventure, Ky is still running the Vaux family run bedding company which in reality is doin quite well, he's also goin' to the Mage Academy, and learning how to mend bones from a Healer at the newly formed Charity Clinic! Their first major hurtle and crisis is an unprecedented winter blizzard! And their priorities are getting the snow off building roofs, rescue the injured, get people to safely, keep everyone warm, then start healing as quickly as possible! Whoo, Ky's busy, and the strongest Mage in the family he can do it all, but he relies on his family for emotional and magical support! When it comes to healing he's learning fast, often running on pure instinct to save some patients, while keeping them breathing! He's even picked up new skills along the way!
So yeah, grab the book and enjoy!
I love Ky Vaux, his naiveté is so adorable as he struggles to understand the complexity of human thoughts and moral values. In this slice-of-life adventure, Ky is still running the Vaux family run bedding company which in reality is doin quite well, he's also goin' to the Mage Academy, and learning how to mend bones from a Healer at the newly formed Charity Clinic! Their first major hurtle and crisis is an unprecedented winter blizzard! And their priorities are getting the snow off building roofs, rescue the injured, get people to safely, keep everyone warm, then start healing as quickly as possible! Whoo, Ky's busy, and the strongest Mage in the family he can do it all, but he relies on his family for emotional and magical support! When it comes to healing he's learning fast, often running on pure instinct to save some patients, while keeping them breathing! He's even picked up new skills along the way!
So yeah, grab the book and enjoy!
May 11, 2026
Great book as usual with Author
I always look forward to a book by Laurence Dahners not just for the entertainment but also for the thought provoking points in the book(s). The afterword by the author are really fascinating of where he gets ideas or concepts he puts into the books based on real science. This books afterword is really fascinating and shows the background work the author puts into research. The breakdown of the money system is the most complete of any fantasy book I recall reading and in a couple of pages completely explains it. Yes I have been reading fantasy and science fiction for close to 50 years so I have read a lot!
Easy summary if you read overview of book and are interested this series is worth reading. Really true for any series by Laurence Dahners.
Looking forward to the next book!!!
I always look forward to a book by Laurence Dahners not just for the entertainment but also for the thought provoking points in the book(s). The afterword by the author are really fascinating of where he gets ideas or concepts he puts into the books based on real science. This books afterword is really fascinating and shows the background work the author puts into research. The breakdown of the money system is the most complete of any fantasy book I recall reading and in a couple of pages completely explains it. Yes I have been reading fantasy and science fiction for close to 50 years so I have read a lot!
Easy summary if you read overview of book and are interested this series is worth reading. Really true for any series by Laurence Dahners.
Looking forward to the next book!!!
May 15, 2026
My only gripe is there is too much explaining done, but that does not lessen the impact of the story. The characters are fantastic, especially Ky Vaux, the mender, maker, and now healer. Especially at almost 16, he could be as obnoxious as any noble, because he has abilities to outdo any of the Mages of his country and faster as well, yet he is humble, merciful, and gives others their just recognition, a badly needed role model for the vast majority of Humanity, let alone the youth. In this adventure, Ky is leaning how to be a healer and is putting his mentor to shame, with his abilities and his ideas as well, yet he makes sure his Mentor is not unduly embarrassed. The first two stories were great, and this one was just as good. I definitely highly recommend all three books, despite my small gripe.
August 22, 2026
Healer Magic continues the story of the main character, and his progress through learning magic skills. This one has a lot more people interaction, as well as not so much main character doing impossible things (though, of course, there is a bit of that), and a bit of a few other things tossed in just to keep the story interesting. It's turning out to be a rather interesting world, but I'm at the end of the published books, so have to wait for the next one in the series, but that's ok, just gives me more time to read other things now.
Good series though, if you want something interesting and well told.
Good series though, if you want something interesting and well told.
May 9, 2026
The only reason
The only reason that I gave four stars instead of five it's because of the illogic of the medical reasoning. I'm sorry, but it's just illogical for somebody to know about pancreas and livers But not know about lungs. They had medical book describing the anatomy of the body. This requires autopsies and dissections! Yet, they kept making astute discoveries.
They also knew that water would made from two gases, the makeup of sand, at other very complicated and scientific ideas. But had trouble figuring out some basics that even the romans knew.
Please don't misunderstand this is a very entertaining book in the writer is quite talented.It's just that his logic kept causing me to come out of his world to say w t f.
The only reason that I gave four stars instead of five it's because of the illogic of the medical reasoning. I'm sorry, but it's just illogical for somebody to know about pancreas and livers But not know about lungs. They had medical book describing the anatomy of the body. This requires autopsies and dissections! Yet, they kept making astute discoveries.
They also knew that water would made from two gases, the makeup of sand, at other very complicated and scientific ideas. But had trouble figuring out some basics that even the romans knew.
Please don't misunderstand this is a very entertaining book in the writer is quite talented.It's just that his logic kept causing me to come out of his world to say w t f.
May 9, 2026
Lovely and gets better
It's a lovely well thought out book of magic the world building is very nice and well thought through,and ky journey through the various magics is a breath of fresh air.
To the author I would say that modern english in a medieval society is better for the reader than some smattering of Anglo saxon Latin plus a dash of the germanic that we have an amalgamation even hindu and original American Indian inserted into our modern english.
Also tyre is the correct word for British english not tire which is American english in know over the pond you love to change the language we both share like colour color and my pet peve aluminium.
It's a lovely well thought out book of magic the world building is very nice and well thought through,and ky journey through the various magics is a breath of fresh air.
To the author I would say that modern english in a medieval society is better for the reader than some smattering of Anglo saxon Latin plus a dash of the germanic that we have an amalgamation even hindu and original American Indian inserted into our modern english.
Also tyre is the correct word for British english not tire which is American english in know over the pond you love to change the language we both share like colour color and my pet peve aluminium.
May 9, 2026
I got this book this morning & I finished it this evening! I loved it!
This is the 3rd book in the series about a 15-year-old who discovers that he can do magic. 1st he learns to mend items & then, not knowing any better, he starts mending new things, and then people. Turns out that his family is able to do magic too, but not as much as him. He is humble & wants to just learn & help people.
I'm 68-years-old and a retired teacher & if you can get a middle school kid (or older) to try it, they might love it too.
Very similar in style to his "Hyllis Family" 7 part series.
I highly recommend both series!
This is the 3rd book in the series about a 15-year-old who discovers that he can do magic. 1st he learns to mend items & then, not knowing any better, he starts mending new things, and then people. Turns out that his family is able to do magic too, but not as much as him. He is humble & wants to just learn & help people.
I'm 68-years-old and a retired teacher & if you can get a middle school kid (or older) to try it, they might love it too.
Very similar in style to his "Hyllis Family" 7 part series.
I highly recommend both series!
May 9, 2026
An interesting book about healing magic
A young man inadvertently finds out that he can do healing magic. He then finds out he can do other things and he also finds out that magical abilities run in families. This is set in a medieval world. Trigger warning: the author is not pulling any punches as to the difficulties that people are going through in medieval times. This particular installment is a little less brutal but the subject matter does cover very realistic difficulties. Even with that being said I do enjoy the series. The magic is extremely inventive and the relationships among the characters are also fascinating.
A young man inadvertently finds out that he can do healing magic. He then finds out he can do other things and he also finds out that magical abilities run in families. This is set in a medieval world. Trigger warning: the author is not pulling any punches as to the difficulties that people are going through in medieval times. This particular installment is a little less brutal but the subject matter does cover very realistic difficulties. Even with that being said I do enjoy the series. The magic is extremely inventive and the relationships among the characters are also fascinating.
September 9, 2026
I love almost every Laurence Dahners' book/series and I really enjoyed this series and this book. A big bonus is that this audiobook is narrated by Jocelyn Duford who is the voice of Ryn Wilkie in Dahners' "World's of Ryn Wilkie" (which I loved and I sincerely hope Dahners' will finish that great series and get Duford to continue narrating it). In this series, and especially in this book, Duford did an outstanding job handling all the various accents.
Overall, I hope Laurence Dahners' keeps up the stories in this and his other ongoing series and I also hope he continues to work with Audible and Jocelyn Duford.
Overall, I hope Laurence Dahners' keeps up the stories in this and his other ongoing series and I also hope he continues to work with Audible and Jocelyn Duford.
May 14, 2026
Great story as usual
Another great book by this author, and with less sexual attacks than in some of his other books, which I prefer even if it is less realistic than what would be occurring in the world the author has painted. I like the general direction of the story but the MC really does seem to be overpowering in his ability to do most things with his magic. This book felt a little shorter than most books I read, but still great. Wish I wasn’t fully caught up with this author’s work. Waiting patiently for more.
Another great book by this author, and with less sexual attacks than in some of his other books, which I prefer even if it is less realistic than what would be occurring in the world the author has painted. I like the general direction of the story but the MC really does seem to be overpowering in his ability to do most things with his magic. This book felt a little shorter than most books I read, but still great. Wish I wasn’t fully caught up with this author’s work. Waiting patiently for more.
July 8, 2026
This is just another chronicle story of Ky. There is no real main conflict in this story. It's just what happened that year with Ky.
Dahners bring out such stories in third or fourth book of a series typically, and this is just the case.
It's not very exciting, or putdowner. But an easy read.
As usual the progonist keep on discovering more and more of his abilities and others get in more awe of him. I mean he discovers a lot of things which others should have through experience over a long period of time.
Ah well.
Dahners bring out such stories in third or fourth book of a series typically, and this is just the case.
It's not very exciting, or putdowner. But an easy read.
As usual the progonist keep on discovering more and more of his abilities and others get in more awe of him. I mean he discovers a lot of things which others should have through experience over a long period of time.
Ah well.
May 11, 2026
excellent story
I’m a huge fan of the author’s work, and just enjoyed reading-reading the first two books, before enjoying the third. My only regret is that I think there will be more books (Dahners often alternates between series), and I probably shouldn’t have barreled ahead until more of the series is complete. But his writing is good enough that I actually remember most of the plots.
I’m a huge fan of the author’s work, and just enjoyed reading-reading the first two books, before enjoying the third. My only regret is that I think there will be more books (Dahners often alternates between series), and I probably shouldn’t have barreled ahead until more of the series is complete. But his writing is good enough that I actually remember most of the plots.
June 8, 2026
Enjoying Tales of Simple Magic
I’m really hoping another series is in the works to tie up the cliffhanger and continue the story of Tales of Simple Magic. There are so many wonderful characters that I’d love to see explored further, and I can’t help but wonder where Ky, his family, friends, and the people whose lives intertwine with theirs will ultimately end up.
I’m simply not ready to leave this world behind.
I’m really hoping another series is in the works to tie up the cliffhanger and continue the story of Tales of Simple Magic. There are so many wonderful characters that I’d love to see explored further, and I can’t help but wonder where Ky, his family, friends, and the people whose lives intertwine with theirs will ultimately end up.
I’m simply not ready to leave this world behind.
May 8, 2026
Informative/Engaging
If I was a science/chemistry teacher I would definitely use this and some of his earlier works as teaching tools. It would be fun to teach from a primitive point of view, I don't think we realize how much collective common knowledge makes us bypass understanding the entirety of concepts.
Anyhoo, I'm enjoying the series and believe you will as well. :)
If I was a science/chemistry teacher I would definitely use this and some of his earlier works as teaching tools. It would be fun to teach from a primitive point of view, I don't think we realize how much collective common knowledge makes us bypass understanding the entirety of concepts.
Anyhoo, I'm enjoying the series and believe you will as well. :)
May 10, 2026
Good book Mc is a little nieve.
This is a good series. The main character is a little nieve as well as a hypocrite at times. He'll say something is un ethical and shouldn't be done then next chapter he does it and justifies himself for. I know the character supposed to be growing and learning, but im just not seeing the emotional growth that you would come to expect.
This is a good series. The main character is a little nieve as well as a hypocrite at times. He'll say something is un ethical and shouldn't be done then next chapter he does it and justifies himself for. I know the character supposed to be growing and learning, but im just not seeing the emotional growth that you would come to expect.
May 11, 2026
I enjoyed this book
I love Lawrence Dahner’s books. They have the best medical solutions using magic. My favorite is the Hyllis Family series. Be warned, it was a little brutal for my sister to read. I absolutely love the idea of superpowers. Love this book and highly recommend it.
I love Lawrence Dahner’s books. They have the best medical solutions using magic. My favorite is the Hyllis Family series. Be warned, it was a little brutal for my sister to read. I absolutely love the idea of superpowers. Love this book and highly recommend it.
May 9, 2026
More healing, mending, teleportation
Ky keeps doing more and more touching on his skill. Doesn't understand germ theory yet but can heal flesh and soft tissues and arteries. Lives on apples to power his healing. I like overpowered characters but he can do almost anything. It's a fun, quick read for an afternoon.
Ky keeps doing more and more touching on his skill. Doesn't understand germ theory yet but can heal flesh and soft tissues and arteries. Lives on apples to power his healing. I like overpowered characters but he can do almost anything. It's a fun, quick read for an afternoon.
May 11, 2026
Healer Magic #3, A Review. LAS
Tremendous!
I've read all of this author's other books and have been eagerly awaiting this Healer book #3. Have just finished it. I hope he's working on the next one. And that it'll be out soon! (No pressure. ) :)
Great stories. Love 'em.
Tremendous!
I've read all of this author's other books and have been eagerly awaiting this Healer book #3. Have just finished it. I hope he's working on the next one. And that it'll be out soon! (No pressure. ) :)
Great stories. Love 'em.
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May 11, 2026Great story and very well written
Great story and very well written. I like this authors writing style. This series and the other books I have read from this author have excellent.
Great story and very well written. I like this authors writing style. This series and the other books I have read from this author have excellent.
May 14, 2026
as always a good read.
I am always saddened when I come to the end of the series of Dahners. I like his characters and the logical and ethical way they think. It’s to bad I have managed to read all his books.
I am always saddened when I come to the end of the series of Dahners. I like his characters and the logical and ethical way they think. It’s to bad I have managed to read all his books.
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May 15, 2026Great world building
I have recently found Mr Dahners' works and have voraciously read all of them. I eagerly look forward to any new books that are released. The protagonists are very relatable even if they live in world's with fantastical physics or magic.
I have recently found Mr Dahners' works and have voraciously read all of them. I eagerly look forward to any new books that are released. The protagonists are very relatable even if they live in world's with fantastical physics or magic.
May 16, 2026
Keep them coming
I liked this story very much. It is really quite enjoyable reading about the characters lives. It's progressing logically and the conflicts are interesting. Keep going.
I liked this story very much. It is really quite enjoyable reading about the characters lives. It's progressing logically and the conflicts are interesting. Keep going.
May 17, 2026
Too good to be believable
I enjoy this series. I like Ky. I still wish it was a little harder for him. I want to feel like he can fail at something, even if he eventually succeeds.
Bob Manley
I enjoy this series. I like Ky. I still wish it was a little harder for him. I want to feel like he can fail at something, even if he eventually succeeds.
Bob Manley
May 24, 2026
This is a short book and a fair portion consists of repurposed ideas from his Hyllis Family series. Despite that, Dahners' still manages to deliver emotional gut punches. If you don't cry during the Cleft Lip scene then seek professional help.
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