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The Legend of Vanx Malic #5
Trigon Daze
In a piece of the Mirror of Portent, Vanx Malic sees the forces of the mysterious Trigon destroying Parydon Isle. This strange new enemy, with ensorcelled fighters, dragon riding wizards, and a nearly perfect battle plan, find little resistance in this future vision. After sending Gallarael to warn her brother, the Crown Prince of Parydon, about the invasion, Vanx sees the Trigon attacking his homeland, in the mirror. Deep inside he knows he has to go warn them.
Forced to torture information out of the cocooned Hoarwitch, Vanx learns how to free the gargan outcast, Chelda from the Underland binding that keeps her trapped in the Shadowmane. He also learns how to transport his crew of treacherous friends to Zyth.
Together Vanx and his dog familiar, Sir Poopsalot, Thorn, Chelda Flar and her elven lover, Moonsey, along with Gallarael, Prince Russet and a host of others, give all they have to keep the Trigon from destroying the Heart Tree.
Soon they learn that there is another, even more potent, force that drives the Trigon. This force is known as the Paragon Dracus, and stopping it just might prove to be impossible.
Even still, Vanx Malic is going to try, Join him in this, non stop, action and adventure fantasy that you wont be able to put down.
Forced to torture information out of the cocooned Hoarwitch, Vanx learns how to free the gargan outcast, Chelda from the Underland binding that keeps her trapped in the Shadowmane. He also learns how to transport his crew of treacherous friends to Zyth.
Together Vanx and his dog familiar, Sir Poopsalot, Thorn, Chelda Flar and her elven lover, Moonsey, along with Gallarael, Prince Russet and a host of others, give all they have to keep the Trigon from destroying the Heart Tree.
Soon they learn that there is another, even more potent, force that drives the Trigon. This force is known as the Paragon Dracus, and stopping it just might prove to be impossible.
Even still, Vanx Malic is going to try, Join him in this, non stop, action and adventure fantasy that you wont be able to put down.
- GenresFantasy
367 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 13, 2015
46 people are currently reading
65 people want to read
About the author
M.R. Mathias
89 books397 followersM. R. Mathias is a member of the Authors Guild who cares for his wife, a Breast Cancer Warrior who has Parkinson's. After raising two boys into fine young men, they and two dogs split their time between a modest smalltown home, and an apartment built on a floating dock on Lake Ultura (aka Lake Texoma) which foots into an amazing State Park brimming with all sorts of wildlife. Like the wizards of old, he tends to the animals who share the area and inspire the creatures in his works. He likes to fish, write, play guitar, and he builds all sorts of things out of reclaimed wood. He sold over two million eBooks most of them before eBooks were cool. His work is critically acclaimed, and has earned multiple literary awards, including a coveted Locus Poll nomination.
**Featured in the March 2020, Publisher's Weekly article, "As Luck Would Have It"
"The Master of Epic Fantasy" - Kindle Nation Daily, Nov. 2017
Mathias has authored several fantasy series and compiled an admirable list of accolades along the way.
--Devious Arcana, (ongoing)
--The Wardstone Trilogy (3 Books)
-- Perpetual Fantastica Fantastica (4 Books)
--The Dragoneer Saga (6 Books)
--The Legend of Vanx Malic (10 Books)
--The Crimzon and Clover Short Story Series (8 Books)
--Master Zarvin's Adventures (3 Books)
--Dragon Racers (3 books)
If you are a Kindle Unlimited user, treat yourself to some of the best "hidden gem" fantasy ever written.
Find M. R. Mathias online: mrmathiasbooks .com
Here is what others are saying about M. R. Mathias:
"There are few writers in the genre of fantasy that can equal the creative mind of M.R. Mathias - now acknowledged as a master in this genre of dragons and dwarves, and magic, and spells, and all aspects of fantasy."-- Top 100, Hall of Fame, Vine Voice, Book Reviewer, Grady Harp
"M.R. Mathias imagines a setting that will entice readers and lead them, along with his characters, on a breathtaking adventure." -- Readers Favorite Book Awards review of M. R. Mathias's 2017 Award Winning novel "A Gossamer Lens" from The Legend of Vanx Malic series
"M.R. Mathias is a master at world building and is so good with creative descriptions that you can almost feel the wind whipping through your hair as you soar along on the back of a dragon." -- Readers Favorite Awards review of M. R. Mathias's 2015 "Gold Medal" Award Winning novel "Blood and Royalty" from The Dragoneer Saga"
"You've (Mathias) already achieved much, much more than so many people who like to think of themselves as writers." -- @Gollancz The Deputy Publishing Director of SF, Fantasy & Horror list of the Orion Publishing Group, 2013
**Featured in the March 2020, Publisher's Weekly article, "As Luck Would Have It"
"The Master of Epic Fantasy" - Kindle Nation Daily, Nov. 2017
Mathias has authored several fantasy series and compiled an admirable list of accolades along the way.
--Devious Arcana, (ongoing)
--The Wardstone Trilogy (3 Books)
-- Perpetual Fantastica Fantastica (4 Books)
--The Dragoneer Saga (6 Books)
--The Legend of Vanx Malic (10 Books)
--The Crimzon and Clover Short Story Series (8 Books)
--Master Zarvin's Adventures (3 Books)
--Dragon Racers (3 books)
If you are a Kindle Unlimited user, treat yourself to some of the best "hidden gem" fantasy ever written.
Find M. R. Mathias online: mrmathiasbooks .com
Here is what others are saying about M. R. Mathias:
"There are few writers in the genre of fantasy that can equal the creative mind of M.R. Mathias - now acknowledged as a master in this genre of dragons and dwarves, and magic, and spells, and all aspects of fantasy."-- Top 100, Hall of Fame, Vine Voice, Book Reviewer, Grady Harp
"M.R. Mathias imagines a setting that will entice readers and lead them, along with his characters, on a breathtaking adventure." -- Readers Favorite Book Awards review of M. R. Mathias's 2017 Award Winning novel "A Gossamer Lens" from The Legend of Vanx Malic series
"M.R. Mathias is a master at world building and is so good with creative descriptions that you can almost feel the wind whipping through your hair as you soar along on the back of a dragon." -- Readers Favorite Awards review of M. R. Mathias's 2015 "Gold Medal" Award Winning novel "Blood and Royalty" from The Dragoneer Saga"
"You've (Mathias) already achieved much, much more than so many people who like to think of themselves as writers." -- @Gollancz The Deputy Publishing Director of SF, Fantasy & Horror list of the Orion Publishing Group, 2013
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July 13, 2022
Vanx Malic: Trigon Daze
The fight to save the Heartree and avoid assimilation by the Trigon and Paragon Dracus unite all of the races to prevent annihilation.
While the cast of characters is extensive, it's not overwhelming, just don't get too attached. As the Hero of a self-titled fantasy series, I expect Vanx to develop abilities. I just hope he doesn't become omnipotent once it's all said and done.
The fight to save the Heartree and avoid assimilation by the Trigon and Paragon Dracus unite all of the races to prevent annihilation.
While the cast of characters is extensive, it's not overwhelming, just don't get too attached. As the Hero of a self-titled fantasy series, I expect Vanx to develop abilities. I just hope he doesn't become omnipotent once it's all said and done.
April 22, 2019
Not my cup of tea
I really enjoyed the authors first couple of series of books, so I had high expectations for this one. It started off actually not bad until he started using language for like I was a child. Some people might enjoy it but I could not wait to finish it so I could start another book really disappointing.
I really enjoyed the authors first couple of series of books, so I had high expectations for this one. It started off actually not bad until he started using language for like I was a child. Some people might enjoy it but I could not wait to finish it so I could start another book really disappointing.
August 21, 2019
Gutter speak
Up until now the author had kept his foul language contained or mostly so. Sadly in this book he unleashes his gutter bred mouth, unbridled by any concerns his audience may have.
Why He is an accomplished gutter mouthed author now who may get as foul as he so desires. Sad.
Up until now the author had kept his foul language contained or mostly so. Sadly in this book he unleashes his gutter bred mouth, unbridled by any concerns his audience may have.
Why He is an accomplished gutter mouthed author now who may get as foul as he so desires. Sad.
June 13, 2017
enjoyed it very much. very creative worldbuilding.
May 20, 2015
Vanx Malic has managed to free his friend, Chelda, from the spell that kept her bound to the Shadowmane, and hoping that what he saw in the Mirror of Portent can be prevented, or at least changed. When the Trigon start the invasion just as he saw he isn’t sure if he can protect his friends or if the zombie warriors will just bowl over everything in their path, with the help of the grand dracus hovering over the battle. Losses are inevitable, but is this war even winnable? He has to try….
In general I love M.R. Mathias’ series, but I have to admit I felt like this was one of the weaker, more connective filler novels. Necessary, but not the absolute best. There wasn’t loads of character development as we were already familiar with most of the cast, and I think that is where Mathias shines in some of his other novels. I did LOVE the short story at the end about Foxwise Posey-thorne, I thought that really added a lot of love to that character. However, the battle was pretty epic, and as usual there was lots of immersive description. I think the battle took up most of the book, which is where I started to get a little bored - there’s only so much battle carnage I can take before I start to skim. But it was still a really solid fantasy novel, and I think fans of Mathias as well as the genre in general will really enjoy Vanx and his adventures.
In general I love M.R. Mathias’ series, but I have to admit I felt like this was one of the weaker, more connective filler novels. Necessary, but not the absolute best. There wasn’t loads of character development as we were already familiar with most of the cast, and I think that is where Mathias shines in some of his other novels. I did LOVE the short story at the end about Foxwise Posey-thorne, I thought that really added a lot of love to that character. However, the battle was pretty epic, and as usual there was lots of immersive description. I think the battle took up most of the book, which is where I started to get a little bored - there’s only so much battle carnage I can take before I start to skim. But it was still a really solid fantasy novel, and I think fans of Mathias as well as the genre in general will really enjoy Vanx and his adventures.
July 13, 2015
An amazing adventure!!
Again, I am impressed with this authors writing style. I love how he can bring the characters to life as if you are there with them. This isn't the type of story I normally read, but the author has an amazing talent to bring humor to his stories which makes me really enjoy them. This book was packed full of non stop action and humor that will make it hard for anyone to put the book down. I highly recommend this book!
Again, I am impressed with this authors writing style. I love how he can bring the characters to life as if you are there with them. This isn't the type of story I normally read, but the author has an amazing talent to bring humor to his stories which makes me really enjoy them. This book was packed full of non stop action and humor that will make it hard for anyone to put the book down. I highly recommend this book!
May 2, 2015
Not well written
Again the sex and vulgarity take away from the theme. Sadly, the vulgarity in prologues makes reading the story theme less enjoyable. Sorry.
Again the sex and vulgarity take away from the theme. Sadly, the vulgarity in prologues makes reading the story theme less enjoyable. Sorry.
Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews