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Crow Hill #2
Crystal Cache
What's a wizard to do when the world has fallen apart around him? Michael Hart has discovered that the answer is 'everything he can'. His old friend Rynn brought several student wizards to his place as things were falling apart. So his first job is to provide for himself and them. But the local town needs help also, and he's never been one to turn away when someone needs assistance. The Council of Wizards has always disliked him since he was too vocal with his opinions, which happened to oppose theirs. But now they want him out, permanently, so they can take over the crystal mine he's been managing. With raiders threatening the town, the Council after his head, and people to feed, Michael and Rynn need to find the cache that she knows is in the mine. Its contents may be the difference between life and death. This book is DRM free.
- GenresFantasyUrban Fantasy
343 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 22, 2017
166 people are currently reading
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About the author
Tom Larcombe
27 books251 followersTom Larcombe was introduced to fantasy books at a young age. Those that were aimed more at children hooked him in, but not well enough for him to remember their names at this point in his life. Their draw led him to books aimed more for the adult reader and so he found himself, at around age eight, starting in on the Steven R Donaldson 'Thomas Covenant' series and the Hobbit, followed shortly thereafter by The Lord of the Rings books.
His reading tastes have never looked back, although they have broadened to include science fiction and the occasional non-fiction book.
He lives in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains with his wife, two daughters, three cats, and a variable number of chickens.
His reading tastes have never looked back, although they have broadened to include science fiction and the occasional non-fiction book.
He lives in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains with his wife, two daughters, three cats, and a variable number of chickens.
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May 27, 2020
The beginning was slow but it picked up midway thru the story! Wizards, fae and dragons, oh my! Michael worries too much, is too hesitant using his magic at times but I'm too invested in this series to stop reading! On to the next!
December 16, 2019
Rynn has led the kids to the relative safety, but that is now threatened by both the wizards council and the collapse of the society around them.
April 27, 2020
Better than the first
Well this is really good. Improving on the first book and leaving you disliking the “Board” even more.
The MCs continue to grow and develop with subtle side issues adding to a great storyline.
All in all the battles, weapons and magic are well done and the world created by the author is well thought out and interesting.
Looking forward to reading number 3 on KU.
ENJOY 😁
Well this is really good. Improving on the first book and leaving you disliking the “Board” even more.
The MCs continue to grow and develop with subtle side issues adding to a great storyline.
All in all the battles, weapons and magic are well done and the world created by the author is well thought out and interesting.
Looking forward to reading number 3 on KU.
ENJOY 😁
February 23, 2025
Good series
A good series, well written and interesting characters. Personal opinion only but the MFC is not my favorite. To me she comes across as just kind of odd. One moment she cares about her students the next doesn't seem to give a hoot. I do however like the MC he is someone caught between a rock and a hard place and not even sure why, but he steps up to care for his people.
A good series, well written and interesting characters. Personal opinion only but the MFC is not my favorite. To me she comes across as just kind of odd. One moment she cares about her students the next doesn't seem to give a hoot. I do however like the MC he is someone caught between a rock and a hard place and not even sure why, but he steps up to care for his people.
November 6, 2019
Book two
Mistakes: I found one late in the book. The word in was in a sentence just kind of hanging around and acting all suspicious.
Plot: Protecting the town from the wizards council.
Characters: They keep second guessing themselves and feeling guilty for protecting themselves and the town. Gets old fast.
8/10
Mistakes: I found one late in the book. The word in was in a sentence just kind of hanging around and acting all suspicious.
Plot: Protecting the town from the wizards council.
Characters: They keep second guessing themselves and feeling guilty for protecting themselves and the town. Gets old fast.
8/10
April 29, 2020
Taking the Hill
A fine read. I like the story line. Taking on Merlin and keeping the story about "another" character (Michael)? Well, it is good.
There are a few plot holes - i.e. Finding the control switch; Restarting/Reviewing storylines to make it more interesting. Doesn't really work.
Letting the story flow organically does. I can't imagine wait for #3.
Onwards!!!
A fine read. I like the story line. Taking on Merlin and keeping the story about "another" character (Michael)? Well, it is good.
There are a few plot holes - i.e. Finding the control switch; Restarting/Reviewing storylines to make it more interesting. Doesn't really work.
Letting the story flow organically does. I can't imagine wait for #3.
Onwards!!!
May 18, 2021
Enjoyable
After thoroughly enjoying "light on line" I thought I'd give crow hill a read,I must admit the title had been putting me off , the story is enjoyable enough though the characters are pretty shallow and Rynn is a nightmare and emotionally a huge handicap to the MC who is already way out of his depth without a shallow female distraction.
After thoroughly enjoying "light on line" I thought I'd give crow hill a read,I must admit the title had been putting me off , the story is enjoyable enough though the characters are pretty shallow and Rynn is a nightmare and emotionally a huge handicap to the MC who is already way out of his depth without a shallow female distraction.
May 22, 2025
This author has written several good stories with good MC;s However the MC in this series is hard to take. He in very introspective and whiny. I hate that type of personality. HE would rather die than shoot someone. He is that screwed up in the head. Not a good series/ He has a new book out Primal Forest that is so far a great start on a series and the MC is rational.
November 5, 2019
Great Read
This was a very entertaining fast paced action packed story that I really enjoyed reading. Didn’t know that it was a sequel series to Merlin, but I think the Author was just finding out how to tell a story in that one so I’ll skip it till it’s remade.
This was a very entertaining fast paced action packed story that I really enjoyed reading. Didn’t know that it was a sequel series to Merlin, but I think the Author was just finding out how to tell a story in that one so I’ll skip it till it’s remade.
December 28, 2018
Good Series
I have enjoyed reading this book and I Can’t wait to see what happens next with the series of books.
I have enjoyed reading this book and I Can’t wait to see what happens next with the series of books.
November 14, 2019
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This book was mostly concerned with fighting. Some pivotal story elements emerge but I was disappointed that nothing decisive happened. Still interested though.
This book was mostly concerned with fighting. Some pivotal story elements emerge but I was disappointed that nothing decisive happened. Still interested though.
February 5, 2020
Not as good
Way too much detail. Characters that are difficult to associate with because they are not very likeable. Characters are mostly emotionally unstable.
Way too much detail. Characters that are difficult to associate with because they are not very likeable. Characters are mostly emotionally unstable.
April 7, 2020
Enjoyable and emotionally rollercoasterish
I cant wait to read the next book! Merlon and family still fighting the good fight. So good to see the legend still in action.
I cant wait to read the next book! Merlon and family still fighting the good fight. So good to see the legend still in action.
June 18, 2020
Great series
This is a great series and book. Thank good the next book is available since it does end in a cliff hanger.
This is a great series and book. Thank good the next book is available since it does end in a cliff hanger.
September 17, 2021
Good story!
I like the excitement and the action, but much of it seemed a duplicate of the first story. Since the first story was good, that's OK.
I like the excitement and the action, but much of it seemed a duplicate of the first story. Since the first story was good, that's OK.
September 21, 2021
Magic in the modern age
The book mixes modern and ancient magic With the fall of modern Society. But I hope a magic in the return of the Fey to help a small town survive.
The book mixes modern and ancient magic With the fall of modern Society. But I hope a magic in the return of the Fey to help a small town survive.
June 7, 2024
crystal beach book 2
Even though the heroine was a crazy person. It still was an entertaining book to read. I still will go on to next book.
Even though the heroine was a crazy person. It still was an entertaining book to read. I still will go on to next book.
October 7, 2024
As good as the first book
Wow, awesome book, so hard to put down. Well rounded characters that you really get involved in, surprises around every corner, great cliffhangers.
Wow, awesome book, so hard to put down. Well rounded characters that you really get involved in, surprises around every corner, great cliffhangers.
January 26, 2021
Well Done
The three (so far) books read more like a single long novel than a stand alone story. Great characters, good plot, lots of detail and action. Highly recommend.
The three (so far) books read more like a single long novel than a stand alone story. Great characters, good plot, lots of detail and action. Highly recommend.
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