Infinities Gate

by John R. Moore

Tamara Jenkins is an undergraduate student at the University of Montana. She is on a dig to finalize her thesis and receive her doctorate. She earns her doctorate based on her finding at a dig she put together to research Native American Tribes that lived in Montana. Upon receiving her doctorate, she prepares to leave the dig. On the last day before she leaves she notices a cave that she had not seen before. Entering the cave and going to the rear, she discovers a door and with that door her life changes forever. She sees that there is a lock or device in the center of the door and turning it, the lock clicks into place and the door swings in. She becomes the heir to all the magic and knowledge amassed by every sorcerer who has ever lived. She becomes the protector of those who practice the Arcane Arts and defender of the world against the forces of Darkness. She and her fellow sorcerers enter into an all out battle of magic and wits with Clyde Barnwell, the witch Kind of Scythia. To save the world

178 pages, Paperback

Published March 12, 2018

About the author

My first book was A Princess of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs, after reading the adventures of John Carter on Mars, I was hooked on the Genre, from there I began to read his other Characters especially Tarzan, and later on was introduced to Tolkien by a school mate.

After that I picked up a copy of Conan of Cimmeria, and for several years hutned down and procured every copy I could find of the Conan Books, as well as Solomon Kane. I became hopelessly hooked on the Sword and Sworcery, Sci-Fi Fantasy, and like Genre books.

Today, I write stories from the same perspective as my childhood heroes. I also have a private collection of works from Tolkien, Burroughs, Anne McCaffrey, and others. I read for enjoyment as I also write for enjoyment.

Reviews

[Emerson · Rating 5 out of 5]

“At the Equinox, a bright blue glow engulfed the entire hill. Above the monument, a vortex opened and sucked them into its eye. When the light faded, they were gone.”
Infinites Gate is the second book in the Tamara Jenkins, Sorcerer series by author John R. Moore. It tells the story of archaeology professor Tamara Jenkins and the magical world of wizards she does not just fall into but becomes one of the greatest wizards and leader against the fight against darkness. In this book, Tamara and her husband mysteriously disappear on their honeymoon, and it is up to their friends to find them. Along the way, they discover the Infinities Gate and realize that they must keep the gate from opening or risk releasing chaos itself. When talking about his book series Moore says it is “In the order of Indiana Jones crossed with Merlin.” This statement perfectly sums up the atmosphere of the book. This was the crossover I never knew I needed. This mashup was an imaginative and clever premise that immediately had me hooked into the first book which continued into the second.
The story begins quickly, showering you with information, questions, and mysteries. This kind of beginning hooked my attention immediately and made it hard to put the book down. This story is filled with mysteries, interesting twists, and exciting adventures. From wizards to Norse gods, Moore delves into the fantastical intricacies of myths and legends while still making the stories his own. You can’t help but root for Tamara as she makes her way through these magical adventures. I really liked seeing her growth in both books and found her to be an interesting and fun heroine to follow on this journey.
The Celtic and Scottish history is something I love learning about so getting to read about it, and the magical side of it was very exciting for me. My love for both Indiana Jones and Arthurian legend fueled this fascination with this story. From the very beginning of the book, it connected itself to these histories and had events taking place in some of the most magical feeling places in the world like Stonehenge and the Isle of the Sky. This setting brought the magic and history into the book beautifully.
I was very impressed with Moore’s writing style. His descriptions of the world are beautiful as is his attention to the details of history. His characters have a depth which is integral for me in any book I read. I enjoyed reading this series so much I am excited to look into some of his other work. His interest in science fiction and fantasy stories align very much with my favorite genres to read. I cannot wait for the third book in this series so I can continue my journey with the wonderful Tamara. This was a very enjoyable book that offered a quick read into a magical world. I would highly recommend this book to fantasy readers!