Arcadis: Prophecy

by George Kramer

In the beginning of the sorcerer world there existed three primary colored powers red, blue, and yellow. Prior to Lord Quill's ascension to head sorcerer, his predecessor ruled no one was allowed to marry outside of their respective color. Every sorcerer was a primary colored power. When Lord Quill took control, he did not want anyone to usurp his authority. Thus he ruled no primary colored power may be allowed to marry another primary colored power. Hence a dilution occurred. When a blue colored power sorcerer married a yellow powered sorcerer, the baby was green powered and considered a secondary power. When a red colored powered sorcerer married a blue powered sorcerer, it created a purple secondary powered sorcerer and so on. Can the the primaries and secondary's get along or will there be a struggle between the two classes?

190 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 25, 2014

About the author

George Kramer started writing early in his life. In fifth grade, he started dabbling with his pen and paper. It was instrumental since his writing would serve as a crucial outlet later in life. The venting allowed him to get a handle on his trials and tribulations in growing up with eight other siblings. George spread his wings and embraced writing in all genres. As it stands, he has over one hundred and fifty articles published online for various websites. He has written two books of unconventional poetry, countless short stories, and seven books of the popular Arcadis series. Additionally, George has written a medical horror book called Blind to Blood and its sequel, Blind to Blood 2: The End Game. He has written a screenplay for both Blind to Blood Arcadis: Prophecy, and to some it’s just a rose. Additionally, he wrote a murder/mystery/love obsession book called, ‘To some it’s Just a Rose’. He is currently writing book three in the Blind to Blood Series.
George was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, raised on Long Island, is one of nine children, and is a natural born triplet. Currently he resides in McCordsville, Indiana with his wife, and precocious daughter.

Reviews

[Elmer Foster · Rating 4 out of 5]

Solid start for a new (to me at least) character in the magical realms. Plenty of Jim Butcher's Dresden Files vibes from clothes, style, humor/snark, and imagery. Totally complimentary as Butcher/Dresden is a personal favorite of mine.

This story is arguably all of the best parts of a magic-user story without much of the pontifications, travel banter, and monologues of the "why, oh, why is sorcery so... (your thoughts here)".

We are given Arcadis' backstory in due time, as necessary to further the story and only just. I guess he is presently a loner, having finished this entry. We meet his family past and present, his (now) co-workers, and the Convocation of primary sorcerers along with their archaic rules and regulations.

Kramer gives the reader the essentials of each new character upon their introduction/ interaction with Arcadis, our lead. And shortly following, the anarchy ensues. Brisk pacing, battles and confrontations aplenty, and family drama abounds. Some interesting takes on magical roles based on color hierarchy that leaves open many potential pathways for storyline.

And the geography is supposedly present-day Earth, Indiana for a starting point, without rhyme or reasons -because why not and surprisingly, unknowingly, Kramer is a McCordsville neighbor of mine. Story wise, Arcadis runs an antique store locally, for Pete's sake, while dueling all comers in the back yard of the shop.

Kramer's ability and talent has pared down a Brandon Sanderson tome into an afternoon's entertainment with the same impact and enjoyment. It really did go that fast, from the reader's side.

Recommended for fans of fantasy, magical battle-hardened storylines by Weis/Hickman, Jim Butcher, R.A. Salvatore, even some Simon E. Green thrown in for good measure.

Thanks for reading.

[Suzanne Purewal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Although this was written for a younger audience, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The story and characters are intriguing, and I want to know more about them. I loved the use of color and how it related to the characters' magical powers. A unique concept and very clever! I ordered the rest of the books in the series as soon as I finished this book.

[Gil · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very interesting book. Nice introduction into the magical world created by George Kramer the war among the colors of magic. The nice thing about this book is that it sets the main character in the heart of Indiana. Much like the way Jim Butcher sets his Dresden books in Chicago, this gives the reader more of a it could be happening here feeling and make the story feel more real.

On to the rest in the series and see how Arcadis holds up in the upcoming war between the Primaries and Secondaries.