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The Mage with the Dragon Magic
When Taro, a young orphaned mage, attempts to heal a stranger in the middle of a storm, his life is changed forever when he begins to tamper with foreign magic known only to most fierce and dangerous creatures of all: dragons.
35 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 6, 2016
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About the author
Irfan Mirza
8 books6 followersIrfan Mirza, a short story author and novelist, gained his Master in Business Administration and worked as a finance analyst, until he left the constraints of his 9 to 5 job to work freelance in his chosen field.
With his new found independence, Irfan began to explore the world, fuelled by his passion for travel he was inspired to write by the forests, mountains and shores he visited.
Irfan’s passion for writing, and an interest in mythology, led him to begin writing fiction in December 2015, and he released the first two books from his best-selling series, The Mage with the Dragon Magic, in 2016.
Irfan is also a research scholar who is pursuing a PHD in Business Management, and when not studying or writing, he loves to spend time cooking, playing with the latest gadgets and has a love for cars.
With his new found independence, Irfan began to explore the world, fuelled by his passion for travel he was inspired to write by the forests, mountains and shores he visited.
Irfan’s passion for writing, and an interest in mythology, led him to begin writing fiction in December 2015, and he released the first two books from his best-selling series, The Mage with the Dragon Magic, in 2016.
Irfan is also a research scholar who is pursuing a PHD in Business Management, and when not studying or writing, he loves to spend time cooking, playing with the latest gadgets and has a love for cars.
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July 11, 2016
Off to a great start :) waiting for book 2
I loved the female dragon and male human relationship going. Please don't make it human to human one because it just boring and not good. Have it so female dragon sacrifices her human form/side to give that wizard )(I think his name was Taro) the ability to permanently turn into half human and half dragon meaning human shape and body but dragon everything else even outward appearance. This book was to short but really well done. It was sad during a few parts of the book but not saying what as it would spoil it. Make some great evil come up and well some romance between female dragon and male human but no mating. They can comfort each other, sleep together, kiss or anything else. It just books seem to get to involved with mating and ruins the story and adventure. There are some books that can do it unless you could I don't think it be a good idea unless you only have it for a chapter but very later in the series. I am hoping you receive my feedback and reply if you can. I hope you write book 2 and make it a few hundred pages please and more then one book.
I loved the female dragon and male human relationship going. Please don't make it human to human one because it just boring and not good. Have it so female dragon sacrifices her human form/side to give that wizard )(I think his name was Taro) the ability to permanently turn into half human and half dragon meaning human shape and body but dragon everything else even outward appearance. This book was to short but really well done. It was sad during a few parts of the book but not saying what as it would spoil it. Make some great evil come up and well some romance between female dragon and male human but no mating. They can comfort each other, sleep together, kiss or anything else. It just books seem to get to involved with mating and ruins the story and adventure. There are some books that can do it unless you could I don't think it be a good idea unless you only have it for a chapter but very later in the series. I am hoping you receive my feedback and reply if you can. I hope you write book 2 and make it a few hundred pages please and more then one book.
May 5, 2016
Short and sweet
I have to agree with the other reviews. It is short and sweet. It does keep me wondering what will happen next in the story but it has a ending with no cliffhangers.
I have to agree with the other reviews. It is short and sweet. It does keep me wondering what will happen next in the story but it has a ending with no cliffhangers.
June 14, 2016
Short story!
This was very well written but short. I would love to read a true book that continues this story! The author has talent. I'm looking forward to reading full length books by Irfan Mirza!
This was very well written but short. I would love to read a true book that continues this story! The author has talent. I'm looking forward to reading full length books by Irfan Mirza!
August 22, 2016
Good idea bad execution.
The story and concept are great but the way it's told is not. The storytelling jumps over details too frequently. I felt like I was reading someone's outline instead of a story.
The story and concept are great but the way it's told is not. The storytelling jumps over details too frequently. I felt like I was reading someone's outline instead of a story.
August 9, 2017
I like the idea and story concept. Just very rushed and flushed out at all. If the author took this and rewrote it adding in a little world building, backstory and character development it could be really good.
June 2, 2018
Book 1
Book 1 was a fun read and had errors throughout. I enjoyed book 1 a lot and look forward to book 2. The plot and characters is well done, but also lacks in detail on some aspects.
Book 1 was a fun read and had errors throughout. I enjoyed book 1 a lot and look forward to book 2. The plot and characters is well done, but also lacks in detail on some aspects.
June 28, 2024
could hardly put it down
The character development was good, the story was arresting. I love stories about dragons, and now I’m interested to see how Taro manages to be the king of the dragons, without being a dragon himself. Can’t wait to read book number two!
The character development was good, the story was arresting. I love stories about dragons, and now I’m interested to see how Taro manages to be the king of the dragons, without being a dragon himself. Can’t wait to read book number two!
September 8, 2016
In stories there is one motif that continually recurs – the journey in to the woods to find the dark but life-giving secret within. The Mage with the Dragon Magic, a short fiction story, attempts to find what skulks at the heart of the mountain.
The story revolves around Taro, the mage, a restless soul, who is always in search of something more powerful and superior. I must give kudos to the author for his art of hooking the reader into his writing as, in the very beginning, one tends to start empathizing with the protagonist. Taro, the central character, becomes readers’ avatar in the drama. Growth, then decay, then transformation; these all are elements of change and Taro, the mage, undergoes the internal struggle to achieve that change.
All archetypal stories are defined by this one essential tenet: the central character has an active goal. They desire something. Taro’s desire to be more powerful takes him through a journey of challenging experiences which leads to new awareness, sensitivity and understanding.
One lives the experience of the story vicariously through the mage, the avatar of this book. But the story is too short and leaves you with yearning for more.
The story revolves around Taro, the mage, a restless soul, who is always in search of something more powerful and superior. I must give kudos to the author for his art of hooking the reader into his writing as, in the very beginning, one tends to start empathizing with the protagonist. Taro, the central character, becomes readers’ avatar in the drama. Growth, then decay, then transformation; these all are elements of change and Taro, the mage, undergoes the internal struggle to achieve that change.
All archetypal stories are defined by this one essential tenet: the central character has an active goal. They desire something. Taro’s desire to be more powerful takes him through a journey of challenging experiences which leads to new awareness, sensitivity and understanding.
One lives the experience of the story vicariously through the mage, the avatar of this book. But the story is too short and leaves you with yearning for more.
October 5, 2016
The Mage with the Dragon Magic was an exciting good read. i enjoyed the storyline and the narration. it was fun following Taro in this fantasy adventure and nothing really hits it home like the magic and dragon.
I must confess the author left me wanting more at the end of the book but the whole journey was worthwhile. I know am not the only one that will cry for a sequel. I can't wait for it.
Please keep this story lively and thrilling and i'll always be your fan. I recommend this fictional series to friends and lovers of what is good. Here's for you, if you're seeking for a fun and simple read to engage yourself with.
I must confess the author left me wanting more at the end of the book but the whole journey was worthwhile. I know am not the only one that will cry for a sequel. I can't wait for it.
Please keep this story lively and thrilling and i'll always be your fan. I recommend this fictional series to friends and lovers of what is good. Here's for you, if you're seeking for a fun and simple read to engage yourself with.
October 30, 2016
It's a really short read
More a short story than a novella, you enter the world without knowing anything about it, and you hit the ground running towards the end of the story in a sprint. Suddenly the hero is given the overpowering strength and the cliffhanger
More a short story than a novella, you enter the world without knowing anything about it, and you hit the ground running towards the end of the story in a sprint. Suddenly the hero is given the overpowering strength and the cliffhanger
November 27, 2016
Okay
Not the best but not the worst. Probably will not read the rest of the series. Not my cup of tea.
Not the best but not the worst. Probably will not read the rest of the series. Not my cup of tea.
December 5, 2016
This is an ok book, but I found it was a waist of my time. It is so short it only take around an hour to read. If I had know this I wouldn't have bother with this book and series.
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