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The Magitech Chronicles #3
Spellship
The Last Dragonflight Holds the Key to Survival Voria, Aran, and Nara survived their trip into the Umbral Depths. They retrieved the Talon, and are now searching for the First Spellship, the key to victory in their war against the Krox. Their search leads them to Virkonna, the home of the Last Dragonflight, a world where Dragons still rule. The world where Aran was born. Aran's past finally catches up with him, and he is forced to answer for killing Khalahk. The Wyrms demand he undergo a March of Honor, a brutal trek that few survive. Nara must not only accept Aran's fate, but use it as a distraction to locate the First Spellship. Voria must forge an alliance with the ancient and arrogant Wyrms of the Last Dragonflight, before the Krox do it first. If even one of them fail, Krox will rise and the sector is doomed. Even success will carry a heavy price...
346 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 19, 2018
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Chris Fox
87 books672 followersBy day I am an iPhone developer architecting the app used to scope Stephen Colbert’s ear. By night I am Batman. Ok maybe not. One can dream though, right?
I’ve been writing since I was six years old and started inflicting my work on others at age 18. By age 24 people stopped running away when I approached them with a new story and shortly thereafter I published my first one in the Rifter.
Wait you’re still reading?
Ok, the facts I’m supposed to list in a bio. As of this writing I’m 38 years old and live just north of the Golden Gate Bridge in the beautiful town of Mill Valley. If you’re unsure how to find it just follow the smell of self-entitlement. Once you see the teens driving Teslas you’ll know you’re in the right place.
I live in a tiny studio that I can cross in (literally) five steps and don’t own an oven. But you know what? It’s worth it. I love developing iPhone apps and if you want to work in San Francisco you accept that rent for a tiny place costs more than most people’s mortgage.
If you and about 2 million other people start buying my books I promise to move out of Marin to a house in the redwoods up in Guerneville. No pressure. Wait that’s a lie. Pressure.
I’ve been writing since I was six years old and started inflicting my work on others at age 18. By age 24 people stopped running away when I approached them with a new story and shortly thereafter I published my first one in the Rifter.
Wait you’re still reading?
Ok, the facts I’m supposed to list in a bio. As of this writing I’m 38 years old and live just north of the Golden Gate Bridge in the beautiful town of Mill Valley. If you’re unsure how to find it just follow the smell of self-entitlement. Once you see the teens driving Teslas you’ll know you’re in the right place.
I live in a tiny studio that I can cross in (literally) five steps and don’t own an oven. But you know what? It’s worth it. I love developing iPhone apps and if you want to work in San Francisco you accept that rent for a tiny place costs more than most people’s mortgage.
If you and about 2 million other people start buying my books I promise to move out of Marin to a house in the redwoods up in Guerneville. No pressure. Wait that’s a lie. Pressure.
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March 9, 2018
Spellship is the 3rd in the Magitech Chronicles, a series that sees Magic combined with Technology, and Dragons (Void Wyrms), all battling for supremacy of the galaxy.
The basic premise is that an ancient God ‘Krox’ is trying to rise again, and if he does, he will bring death and destruction with him. Major Voira is the Captain of a starship who has carried out many missions, several at the behest of ‘The Tender’ of the Shayan people, herself a demi-God, with the ability to foresee possible futures.
It is during these missions that the Major has uncovered the plot of Krox, as well as collected her valiant (and somewhat hilarious) crew. There is the former Outrider who had his mind wiped, but is actually a powerful War Mage Aran, Nara, a former Pirate, and again, had her mind wiped, but is now becoming a powerful True Mage, Sgt Crewes a Master at Arms, and the hilarious Drifters, Bord, Kezia, and the ships mechanic Pickus. All have been touched by various Gods, as there are multiple gods that are slumbering on various worlds. When ‘Catalyzed’ by a God, or touched by their mind, that person is imbued with some of that Gods power, or it might be that an item is imbued with some power, enhancing items such as armour, or a sword, or in the case of Davidson, turning his tank into the most incredible war machine the Marines have ever seen.
And that is what is makes the Magitech series such a fascinating series, that it has so many different elements, facets of LitRPG as every character within the book evolves, growing and ‘levelling up’ like they do in RPG games. The story also delves into fantasy elements with a good bit of Magic through different forms of Mages using Sigils, Glyphs and Runes to cast a unique spell system. The magic system however is incorporated into the Sci-fi element of the story, allowing Fox to combine magic and technology, so that we don’t just have the standard swords and armour, but there is ‘Spell Armour’ that would make Ironman’s suit look like a cheap Tinman knock off. Further to this, it can be combined with other items such as spell-rifles/pistols to provide long range magical weapons, and even to give magical upgrades as mentioned before to items such as a battle tank, taking it from a standard tank to a magically gifted one, like taking a Tonka toy onto the field vs the latest Abrahams battle tank, but with a rail-gun instead. Move this into space and you give a whole new element to starship combat, where ships are not just firing lasers and missiles, but also firing spells and counter-spells to eliminate an entire ship in a single spell. Add the fantasy element to it so that you have a fully crewed Battle-Cruiser style ship coming face to face with a Dragon that can not only devastate the ship with spells, it can quite literally eat the ship if it wants, depending on the size of the Wyrm. Adds a whole new element to the story writing ability of Fox, and a huge amount of adventure to the story, let alone the fun when you add in the Characters that Fox has created as well.
This is a book with not just a brilliant storyline, but a unique and brilliant world building aspect to it as well, with a slew of creative, interesting and fascinating characters, not just the mains, but all the side characters as well. Nebiat the evil Wyrm tyring to resurrect Krox will stop at nothing to bring about his return, and employs all sorts of dark magic, and this allows for some rather fantastic, sometimes very dark, sometimes rather humorous encounters with her ‘minions’. The other great thing about this story is Fox’s imagination and his range of minion’s, he hasn’t just limited himself to Human’s, Dragon’s and a few other obvious races, but has created a well-spring of impressive characters that make the read that much more enjoyable (my personal favourite are the Ifrit – all though I am sure that someone will point out that this has been before – I still love the Ifrit – Frit is an awesome character to).
With the first book being about the characters, and development of the plot line as far as the Krox and setting the entire universe, and the second book being about Nebiat and her plans, as well as establishing the place of the Wyrm’s in the galaxy. This book is about Voria and her plans, and finding the First Spellship, a starship of incredible power crafted by the Gods, and a weapon that will possibly allow Voria and her crew to fight the Krox and stop the resurrection of Krox the God. Fox has put an exceptional amount of effort into creating an incredibly in-depth and creative story, full of twists and turns, and with a multitude of facets, allowing the reader to become fully immersed in the story. Best of all, this story is just good fun. Go get into it!
The basic premise is that an ancient God ‘Krox’ is trying to rise again, and if he does, he will bring death and destruction with him. Major Voira is the Captain of a starship who has carried out many missions, several at the behest of ‘The Tender’ of the Shayan people, herself a demi-God, with the ability to foresee possible futures.
It is during these missions that the Major has uncovered the plot of Krox, as well as collected her valiant (and somewhat hilarious) crew. There is the former Outrider who had his mind wiped, but is actually a powerful War Mage Aran, Nara, a former Pirate, and again, had her mind wiped, but is now becoming a powerful True Mage, Sgt Crewes a Master at Arms, and the hilarious Drifters, Bord, Kezia, and the ships mechanic Pickus. All have been touched by various Gods, as there are multiple gods that are slumbering on various worlds. When ‘Catalyzed’ by a God, or touched by their mind, that person is imbued with some of that Gods power, or it might be that an item is imbued with some power, enhancing items such as armour, or a sword, or in the case of Davidson, turning his tank into the most incredible war machine the Marines have ever seen.
And that is what is makes the Magitech series such a fascinating series, that it has so many different elements, facets of LitRPG as every character within the book evolves, growing and ‘levelling up’ like they do in RPG games. The story also delves into fantasy elements with a good bit of Magic through different forms of Mages using Sigils, Glyphs and Runes to cast a unique spell system. The magic system however is incorporated into the Sci-fi element of the story, allowing Fox to combine magic and technology, so that we don’t just have the standard swords and armour, but there is ‘Spell Armour’ that would make Ironman’s suit look like a cheap Tinman knock off. Further to this, it can be combined with other items such as spell-rifles/pistols to provide long range magical weapons, and even to give magical upgrades as mentioned before to items such as a battle tank, taking it from a standard tank to a magically gifted one, like taking a Tonka toy onto the field vs the latest Abrahams battle tank, but with a rail-gun instead. Move this into space and you give a whole new element to starship combat, where ships are not just firing lasers and missiles, but also firing spells and counter-spells to eliminate an entire ship in a single spell. Add the fantasy element to it so that you have a fully crewed Battle-Cruiser style ship coming face to face with a Dragon that can not only devastate the ship with spells, it can quite literally eat the ship if it wants, depending on the size of the Wyrm. Adds a whole new element to the story writing ability of Fox, and a huge amount of adventure to the story, let alone the fun when you add in the Characters that Fox has created as well.
This is a book with not just a brilliant storyline, but a unique and brilliant world building aspect to it as well, with a slew of creative, interesting and fascinating characters, not just the mains, but all the side characters as well. Nebiat the evil Wyrm tyring to resurrect Krox will stop at nothing to bring about his return, and employs all sorts of dark magic, and this allows for some rather fantastic, sometimes very dark, sometimes rather humorous encounters with her ‘minions’. The other great thing about this story is Fox’s imagination and his range of minion’s, he hasn’t just limited himself to Human’s, Dragon’s and a few other obvious races, but has created a well-spring of impressive characters that make the read that much more enjoyable (my personal favourite are the Ifrit – all though I am sure that someone will point out that this has been before – I still love the Ifrit – Frit is an awesome character to).
With the first book being about the characters, and development of the plot line as far as the Krox and setting the entire universe, and the second book being about Nebiat and her plans, as well as establishing the place of the Wyrm’s in the galaxy. This book is about Voria and her plans, and finding the First Spellship, a starship of incredible power crafted by the Gods, and a weapon that will possibly allow Voria and her crew to fight the Krox and stop the resurrection of Krox the God. Fox has put an exceptional amount of effort into creating an incredibly in-depth and creative story, full of twists and turns, and with a multitude of facets, allowing the reader to become fully immersed in the story. Best of all, this story is just good fun. Go get into it!
June 22, 2019
Another 5 stars! I have realized that I love fast paced, action packed high fantasy novels.
Spellship did not disappoint. I love the build up, introduction of new characters and how the plot unravels. I however think there was a bit of inconsistency. In the prologue from the Void Anthalogy book, Aran was able to send a message to Wyrm Mother Olyssa telling her about the death of Wyrm Father Rolf and the secret knowledge that the killer tried to keep from getting out. Why did she still treat Aran like she did at the Dragon Council in Virkonna?
Anyway I love the suspense ending. It seems the game is about to change big time with the discovery of the First Spellship. Old villains are stirring:
"Those pockets were slowly spreading engulfing everything around him as they drank it's magic. The blood of his mother, his mistress, his world. The Blood of Nefarius."
*cue in theme song*
"Ne-Ne-Ne-Nefarius! She is, she is, she is, Nefarius!!!" 🎶 😎🎤
Spellship did not disappoint. I love the build up, introduction of new characters and how the plot unravels. I however think there was a bit of inconsistency. In the prologue from the Void Anthalogy book, Aran was able to send a message to Wyrm Mother Olyssa telling her about the death of Wyrm Father Rolf and the secret knowledge that the killer tried to keep from getting out. Why did she still treat Aran like she did at the Dragon Council in Virkonna?
Anyway I love the suspense ending. It seems the game is about to change big time with the discovery of the First Spellship. Old villains are stirring:
"Those pockets were slowly spreading engulfing everything around him as they drank it's magic. The blood of his mother, his mistress, his world. The Blood of Nefarius."
*cue in theme song*
"Ne-Ne-Ne-Nefarius! She is, she is, she is, Nefarius!!!" 🎶 😎🎤
September 15, 2025
These books really are confused about what they are. This can no longer be considered science fiction and I am fed up with the movie script writing style. I have no idea what the world looks like and the magic system is a mess. Not to mention that, on close inspection, not much really happens in each book. I quit. Thing is, I bought the entire omnibus. Oh well, might revisit later. So I quit. For now.
October 16, 2020
The third entry of author Chris Fox’s Magitech Chronicles series opens with Kaho talking to his brother Tobek and his mother Nebiat. Meanwhile, Aran and Nara are among redwoods when the antagonistic Krox attack. Moreover, Voria is reinstated into the Confederacy, and an assassin confronts Aran over his recent dragonslaying. Voria is asked to impart her knowledge of magic to cadets, and Nara receives the task of finding the Wyrm Father, assuming command of the spaceship Talon. Aran receives introduction to a strange metal vessel, while Voria wants to open a Fissure at the Umbral Shadow.
In the meantime, Frit loves Nara whilst thinking her on the wrong side of the war, with Voria thinking that her trap within the Umbral Depths is a punishment. Voria seeks to forge an alliance with the Void Wyrms, and Aran is allowed to embark on an expedition known as the March of Honor, which intends to punish Outriders. The third installment makes a distinction between dragons and drakes, the latter being beasts of burden, and Aran ultimately finds a gathering of them. As this occurs, Nara seeks the eponymous spellship, and Voria chances a mountaintop party held by the Wyrms.
Still on the March of Honor, Aran fights Krox, not to mention hatchlings, with Virkonna ultimately holding him hostage. Nara returns to her temple, continuing to seek the magical signature of the fabled spellship, awing Wesley with her magic and anticipating a Krox attack. Nara encounters spell-eating serpents, and while he is in the darkness, Aran meets Rhea, the last Outrider of the last dragonflight. Nara also meets the Shade of Inura, and the Wyrms seek a magic staff. The third book ends with Nara dreaming and not thinking her friends are safe around her.
All in all, I enjoyed the third Magitech Chronicles book decently, having from reading its predecessors acquired a good sense of the mythos and terminology native to the series, although there are still some asinine literary decisions such as use of the word “Tender” to describe certain characters, with no explicit definition of the term. The franchise as a whole seems like an enjoyable fusion of elements from both the science-fiction and fantasy literary genres, given the relative importance of magic to the central storyline, not to mention space dragons, and I would gladly continue reading the series.
In the meantime, Frit loves Nara whilst thinking her on the wrong side of the war, with Voria thinking that her trap within the Umbral Depths is a punishment. Voria seeks to forge an alliance with the Void Wyrms, and Aran is allowed to embark on an expedition known as the March of Honor, which intends to punish Outriders. The third installment makes a distinction between dragons and drakes, the latter being beasts of burden, and Aran ultimately finds a gathering of them. As this occurs, Nara seeks the eponymous spellship, and Voria chances a mountaintop party held by the Wyrms.
Still on the March of Honor, Aran fights Krox, not to mention hatchlings, with Virkonna ultimately holding him hostage. Nara returns to her temple, continuing to seek the magical signature of the fabled spellship, awing Wesley with her magic and anticipating a Krox attack. Nara encounters spell-eating serpents, and while he is in the darkness, Aran meets Rhea, the last Outrider of the last dragonflight. Nara also meets the Shade of Inura, and the Wyrms seek a magic staff. The third book ends with Nara dreaming and not thinking her friends are safe around her.
All in all, I enjoyed the third Magitech Chronicles book decently, having from reading its predecessors acquired a good sense of the mythos and terminology native to the series, although there are still some asinine literary decisions such as use of the word “Tender” to describe certain characters, with no explicit definition of the term. The franchise as a whole seems like an enjoyable fusion of elements from both the science-fiction and fantasy literary genres, given the relative importance of magic to the central storyline, not to mention space dragons, and I would gladly continue reading the series.
August 6, 2018
Right... This was odd. I loved the Ifrit character, and all of the the frankly horrifyingly large roster of characters in this one and making a come back (If you read the first two books you will know who I mean) but you have committed the cardinal sin of writing, you have show horned in a romance. Now I am not saying that it is out of place or that it shouldn't exist, quite the contrary, but maybe the use of it was a little... Clunky? Otherwise I really liked it, bizarre use of technology in it though, but if I am going to start attacking that thread then the whole book starts to fall apart...
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February 26, 2019
Brilliant story!
As with the second book, this one is well written with an impressive story and some awesome character development.
I really enjoyed the further delving into Aaron's background as well as the culture on his home planet.
I'm still a little annoyed by the D&D-eske way spells are referred to, but otherwise this universe and these characters continue to grow more interesting.
At this point, the only other negative mark is how short the books are. Many events feel skipped over. Admittedly, this means the action keeps moving with impressive rapidity, but the downside is more detail and depth would make the stories a lot more immersive.
As with the second book, this one is well written with an impressive story and some awesome character development.
I really enjoyed the further delving into Aaron's background as well as the culture on his home planet.
I'm still a little annoyed by the D&D-eske way spells are referred to, but otherwise this universe and these characters continue to grow more interesting.
At this point, the only other negative mark is how short the books are. Many events feel skipped over. Admittedly, this means the action keeps moving with impressive rapidity, but the downside is more detail and depth would make the stories a lot more immersive.
November 29, 2021
I gave it my best to read this series since it has such a high rating but, I think I am going to stop reading the rest of this series.
I thought it was going to get better as the series progresses, but its not. This series have been confusing right from the start. There is no explanation on the state of the technology/magic the series is based on or the politics that govern this universe.
I really don't care about any of the characters or their struggles. Only good thing I found is the recap at the beginning of the novel which explains what happened in the previous novels.
So I am going to stop reading this series with this book.
I thought it was going to get better as the series progresses, but its not. This series have been confusing right from the start. There is no explanation on the state of the technology/magic the series is based on or the politics that govern this universe.
I really don't care about any of the characters or their struggles. Only good thing I found is the recap at the beginning of the novel which explains what happened in the previous novels.
So I am going to stop reading this series with this book.
March 18, 2018
Love the story. Waiting impatiently for the next installment.
Action packed. Great pacing. Good use of conflict and yension. A lot of big trouble. A few surprises. Unexpected twists at the end to further complicate the story when it initially felt like the story would wrap up neatly as a trilogy. Curious to see what will unfold next, and whether or not those new developments will loop back in on elements at the beginning of the story. Great job Chris. Looking forward to the next one.
Action packed. Great pacing. Good use of conflict and yension. A lot of big trouble. A few surprises. Unexpected twists at the end to further complicate the story when it initially felt like the story would wrap up neatly as a trilogy. Curious to see what will unfold next, and whether or not those new developments will loop back in on elements at the beginning of the story. Great job Chris. Looking forward to the next one.
June 28, 2020
Again this was... fine.
They go searching for the spellship, but it doesn't really fi anything. Aran gets sent forward in time, which was interesting but didnt really go anywhere. I like Fritt's subplot, but nothing much happens in this book. Voria plays Go, and Nara finds the sip with Indiana Jones. Board and Kezia and Cruise have absolutely nothing to do.
You would think after 3 books there would be more built around the characters, but they are still paper thin. I'll keep listening as I already have them, but this feels like a trilogy stretched to 7 books.
They go searching for the spellship, but it doesn't really fi anything. Aran gets sent forward in time, which was interesting but didnt really go anywhere. I like Fritt's subplot, but nothing much happens in this book. Voria plays Go, and Nara finds the sip with Indiana Jones. Board and Kezia and Cruise have absolutely nothing to do.
You would think after 3 books there would be more built around the characters, but they are still paper thin. I'll keep listening as I already have them, but this feels like a trilogy stretched to 7 books.
March 2, 2019
In one seating again, I am almost done with my reading challenge or almost three fouths done, this series is addictive!!!!!
Ok so what happened but the excitement and energy seem to have tapered off, same story getting better, we learn some new things, the lore expands some more(Mr. Fox please write the prelude to this!!!!). Nara, why did they have to do that????
Ok, take a deep breath...............Book Four!!!!!
Ok so what happened but the excitement and energy seem to have tapered off, same story getting better, we learn some new things, the lore expands some more(Mr. Fox please write the prelude to this!!!!). Nara, why did they have to do that????
Ok, take a deep breath...............Book Four!!!!!
February 21, 2018
This is the 3rd great book by a very, very talented author. The characters come to life and you can see, feel and smell what they do. This is probably the best of the three. The story just gets better and better. It's a classic fantasy with magic, dragons and spaceships. I highly recommend this book to all ages. There's no profanity, sex or other negative thoughts and actions.
September 4, 2018
This story just keeps getting better!
I can't believe how wrapped up in a space opera one could get until now. I haven't been able to put this series down since I started it. The intrigue and plots keep your blood pressure up as you become part of it all. If you are looking to read a great space opera, get this one. You will not be dissatisfied!
I can't believe how wrapped up in a space opera one could get until now. I haven't been able to put this series down since I started it. The intrigue and plots keep your blood pressure up as you become part of it all. If you are looking to read a great space opera, get this one. You will not be dissatisfied!
February 2, 2019
Things are really picking up for Voria and her crew as they have to visit a whole planet full of dragons.
As usual, Nebiat and her draconic kin are plotting in the background.
There's a lot more action in this book with battles being fought all over as the crew splits up to accomplish their mission.
Several twists will hopefully be explained in book 4.
As usual, Nebiat and her draconic kin are plotting in the background.
There's a lot more action in this book with battles being fought all over as the crew splits up to accomplish their mission.
Several twists will hopefully be explained in book 4.
March 7, 2024
I think I can just declare now that Chris Fox quite simply writes what I like. Lots of cool moments in this one, and this series just gets smoother and more interesting as it moves along. There are some good teasers for what is to come here along with a satisfying conclusion to this portion of the arc. I'll absolutely be continuing this series.
March 16, 2018
More Dragons and Magic. Awesome.
Great series and another great book. Definitely enjoying the character development and the new twists the author throws into the mix. Worth the read.
Great series and another great book. Definitely enjoying the character development and the new twists the author throws into the mix. Worth the read.
August 13, 2019
This third book in the series was surprisingly enough the best so far. It’s very much the others, but with more humor and a few new plot elements and settings. If you liked the two previous books, don’t hesitate reading this one!
February 24, 2018
Great book in the series
Another series of twists and turns, now in Time and in abilities. People changed by God's, good and evil, to their own ends.
Another series of twists and turns, now in Time and in abilities. People changed by God's, good and evil, to their own ends.
March 4, 2018
A good step forward
I like the story as it grows. But names and agendas have to be carefully considered. It gets complicated fast. And I want more.
I like the story as it grows. But names and agendas have to be carefully considered. It gets complicated fast. And I want more.
May 28, 2018
Actual Rating 3,5 Stars
July 16, 2018
Enjoyable Series
This is a serious book and series there's a lot of plots and intrigued happening with a lot of characters old and new it's all very interesting!?
This is a serious book and series there's a lot of plots and intrigued happening with a lot of characters old and new it's all very interesting!?
November 4, 2018
Neato bandito
Pretty good read. I’m liking where all of this heading. Maybe not all of it but that’s still a good part.
Pretty good read. I’m liking where all of this heading. Maybe not all of it but that’s still a good part.
November 9, 2018
Enjoyed the book, third in the series, magic, dragons and tech, what's not to like?
March 12, 2019
Very fun read.
Really enjoy the character developments. The plot thickening was a bit unexpected but welcomed. Looking forward to the next installments.
Really enjoy the character developments. The plot thickening was a bit unexpected but welcomed. Looking forward to the next installments.
September 30, 2019
A exciting read.
February 5, 2020
Great third book in this series. Character development continues, as do the plot twists. Looking forward to the next!
August 13, 2020
Finished the book, but lost interest in the series
won't be going to the next book
won't be going to the next book
March 21, 2022
This series was was amazing.
July 28, 2024
So cheesy, much camp
May 1, 2025
While I found the book overall rather entertaining, I couldn't shake the impression that the author was rather heavily influenced by the Iron man movies. The armor porn continues.
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