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Cloak Games #12
Mage Fall
I was done with Lord Morvilind. But the war with the Archon Elves was finished with neither of us. Morvilind has one last job for me. One final heist to decide the fate of humans and Elves both. And if I screw this one up, the Void will devour both humanity and the Elves...
242 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 3, 2018
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Jonathan Moeller
404 books669 followersStanding over six feet tall, USA Today bestselling author Jonathan Moeller has the piercing blue eyes of a Conan of Cimmeria, the bronze-colored hair of a Visigothic warrior-king, and the stern visage of a captain of men, none of which are useful in his career as a computer repairman, alas.
He has written the DEMONSOULED series of sword-and-sorcery novels, and continues to write THE GHOSTS sequence about assassin and spy Caina Amalas, the COMPUTER BEGINNER'S GUIDE series of computer books, and numerous other works. His books have sold over one million copies worldwide.
He has written the DEMONSOULED series of sword-and-sorcery novels, and continues to write THE GHOSTS sequence about assassin and spy Caina Amalas, the COMPUTER BEGINNER'S GUIDE series of computer books, and numerous other works. His books have sold over one million copies worldwide.
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June 24, 2022
4.5 stars
January 1, 2024
What a great ending to this series, I loved it all. Action, story, characters, magic and a little romance in the background, this series has it all. Fortunately Nadia’s adventures will continue in Cloak of Dragons.
February 26, 2021
One of the better books in the series. It ties up the main story line and manages to pull in a lot of elements from the other books to do so.
March 28, 2022
Although this is not the end of Nadia's story it is the end of her life with Morvilind in it, and their battles with the Archons. The series almost ends in book eleven when Nadia defeats Nicholas's plan for the rebelion and it is a brillient end to Nicky's callous disregard to life to achieve his ends at all costs. At the end of the book Nadia meet the high queen and transferes her aligence from Morvilind to the queen with the queens support. In book twelve Morvilind crashes back into Nadia's life, quite literally and involves her and Riordan in one last mission to destroy the Archons. Throughout this series Morvilind has proved to be hard, vicious, callous and uncaring towards Nadia. He coerces her to do his bidding with complete disregard to her. In this last book the relationship does mellow slightly and we see a bit more of Morvilind and his drivers. Throughout the series Nadia compares Morvilind and Nicholas in their end justifies the means mentality but at the end the big difference is Nicholas would never have voluntarily sacrificed himself for the course but Morvilind had no reservations comitting himself to achieve the end of the Archons. Big difference. This has been a great read and I'm looking forward to Nadia's continued adventures with Queen Tarlia.
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March 14, 2019
I don't know why I am so nit-picky about what I see as contradictions in books. FWIW, I am often in error and will go back to either delete or correct said observations.
So, in this book, very close to the beginning, "First thing, we need to do something about those dead Archons on the front lawn. Homeland Security's going to show up any second, and when they do, I'd really prefer that they not find nine dead Elves on the Marney's front lawn."
Tyth then offers, "I can help with that." "I know the rift way spell. I can hold the rift way open while the Shadow Hunter throws the bodies through it."
Later, "I came onto the front lawn just as Riordan finished dumping the last dead Arcon through the rift way."
Story, story, story, then a Homeland Security officer reports, "We have removed the corpses..."
What corpses? I thought Archons were the only fatalities.
Very nice wrap-up to this story. Now we wait to see what hoops the High Queen will be having Nadia jumping through.
So, in this book, very close to the beginning, "First thing, we need to do something about those dead Archons on the front lawn. Homeland Security's going to show up any second, and when they do, I'd really prefer that they not find nine dead Elves on the Marney's front lawn."
Tyth then offers, "I can help with that." "I know the rift way spell. I can hold the rift way open while the Shadow Hunter throws the bodies through it."
Later, "I came onto the front lawn just as Riordan finished dumping the last dead Arcon through the rift way."
Story, story, story, then a Homeland Security officer reports, "We have removed the corpses..."
What corpses? I thought Archons were the only fatalities.
Very nice wrap-up to this story. Now we wait to see what hoops the High Queen will be having Nadia jumping through.
November 28, 2023
This is entitled 'Mage Fall' and they certainly fall.
Having thwarted black magic-powered mages attacking the Earth with a nuclear bomb (read the previous book, it's great) Nadia and Riordan get their next adventure. Arrogant archmage, Lord Morvilind commands them to follow him to recapture the Elven homeworld, before they can catch their breath from the last book.
Morvilind has been plotting for thousands of years to recapture the homeworld, and he has the last piece of the puzzle: the Elves original world where they successfully defeated dark magic. But they have to go through the dangerous shadowlands, then to Mars, to the ruins of a horrible alien race, to get there.
Too bad their enemies know about their plans and design an attack to stop them.
Having thwarted black magic-powered mages attacking the Earth with a nuclear bomb (read the previous book, it's great) Nadia and Riordan get their next adventure. Arrogant archmage, Lord Morvilind commands them to follow him to recapture the Elven homeworld, before they can catch their breath from the last book.
Morvilind has been plotting for thousands of years to recapture the homeworld, and he has the last piece of the puzzle: the Elves original world where they successfully defeated dark magic. But they have to go through the dangerous shadowlands, then to Mars, to the ruins of a horrible alien race, to get there.
Too bad their enemies know about their plans and design an attack to stop them.
June 10, 2025
Once again, the author creates a fast-paced, high-stakes adventure. It was fun and triumphant. It answered the necessary questions while leaving enough intrigue to continue the series. But this author does not write emotion. There is no emotional depth, no romance, no pulling on the heart strings. It is a surface level action movie. Some readers will absolutely love that, but my preference would have been to have so much more emotion to make this an unforgettable series. As it stands, it was fun, but I can't see myself wanting to re-read the series. It is not a series that will be stuck in my head.
August 5, 2020
Well I thought the book prior was a shocker but it pales in comparison to this one. Heroism redefined. I mean really...who thinks of this stuff? This author...that’s who! Absolutely glad I picked up this series and I am mad at myself because I have to wait on continuing on to the next phase for these characters. This ending is five star all the way. All my reviews are always voluntarily written.
September 12, 2018
Cloak Games book 12. And The End. Serious spoilers ahead.
Lord Morvilind lands in Nadia's life again -- with a bus-crash -- shortly after Riordan had asked her to marry him. With him is an elf, called Tyth for short, whom Nadia had never seen before. She was Lord Morvilind's elf shadow agent, as Nadia had been his human one.
He has a plan. He realizes it needs Nadia's help -- and the scale of it is such that Nadia realizes she really needs to do it -- and Riordan, of course, will not let her go alone.
It involves attacks by Archons from gates, slave camps, discussions of smoothies and hats, Mars, quantum entanglement, an amulet Nadia stole much earlier in the series, and a lot more.
Lord Morvilind lands in Nadia's life again -- with a bus-crash -- shortly after Riordan had asked her to marry him. With him is an elf, called Tyth for short, whom Nadia had never seen before. She was Lord Morvilind's elf shadow agent, as Nadia had been his human one.
He has a plan. He realizes it needs Nadia's help -- and the scale of it is such that Nadia realizes she really needs to do it -- and Riordan, of course, will not let her go alone.
It involves attacks by Archons from gates, slave camps, discussions of smoothies and hats, Mars, quantum entanglement, an amulet Nadia stole much earlier in the series, and a lot more.
September 23, 2023
As a general rule I don’t give out 5* except for truly exceptional books. But I did momentarily consider including this one, until I reviewed my 5* list. This is a satisfying conclusion to this long overarching story arc. And yes this last book was needed to complete the story, as the author claims he discovered. I’m glad to see there are lots more books by this author.
December 5, 2019
Book 11 in a 10 book series. Who says there is no magic in the world?
This book is a beautiful ending to the series. Lose ends are tied up nicely and the characters have that one last run against the odds and the clock.
I won't say anything more, to avoid spoilers.
This book is a beautiful ending to the series. Lose ends are tied up nicely and the characters have that one last run against the odds and the clock.
I won't say anything more, to avoid spoilers.
December 23, 2024
Excellent series!
I hope to see more of Nadia and Russell and Riordan on down the line somewhere. This was such a good series! Kept you guessing, and I couldn't stop reading! Great reads!
I hope to see more of Nadia and Russell and Riordan on down the line somewhere. This was such a good series! Kept you guessing, and I couldn't stop reading! Great reads!
May 10, 2025
And the worlds were reunited
And finally the last book in the series with the epic moments and reunification of the worlds of elves and men.
This was for me a gratifying and entertaining easy to read fantasy action series.
And finally the last book in the series with the epic moments and reunification of the worlds of elves and men.
This was for me a gratifying and entertaining easy to read fantasy action series.
August 19, 2018
Where to from here?
Have thoroughly enjoyed this series. Brilliant mix of Sci-Fi and fantasy, mystery, thrill and even a touch of romance! Next.....?
Have thoroughly enjoyed this series. Brilliant mix of Sci-Fi and fantasy, mystery, thrill and even a touch of romance! Next.....?
April 14, 2019
3.5 stars
January 21, 2020
great ending to the series
April 14, 2020
Nice wrap-up of the story. Don't really know where else the story can go but I guess we'll see.
July 23, 2021
Fun book
I really liked the way this book was written. Fast paced but did not loose track of the characters and their passion
I really liked the way this book was written. Fast paced but did not loose track of the characters and their passion
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March 31, 2022Mages every where
Nice written, clever small plots along the main one. Easy to follow but no second guesses. Great ending with a twist.
Nice written, clever small plots along the main one. Easy to follow but no second guesses. Great ending with a twist.
May 19, 2022
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A logical conclusion to an excellent series.
Gave a deeper look at some key characters and furthered the development of others.
A good tale.
A logical conclusion to an excellent series.
Gave a deeper look at some key characters and furthered the development of others.
A good tale.
September 28, 2024
I wondered if the manipulative and cruel Archmage Morvilind would be redeemed in the end. I am glad that the author kept Morvilind true to his nature even while allowing him a heroic end.
May 11, 2025
Wonderful story
The plot is great. I couldn't put it down until I'd finished the entire series.
It would be especially great for young readers.
The plot is great. I couldn't put it down until I'd finished the entire series.
It would be especially great for young readers.
March 17, 2025
I love this book that had a great story that keeps you interested in it.
January 6, 2025
Well, color me surprised! Moeller has a soft spot!
Who would have thought that Jonathan Mueller would have a soft spot and a little bit of the romantic in him…? Certainly not I, but he certainly proved me wrong with the ending to this book. And that’s all I’m gonna say because there won’t be any spoilers here.
Lord knows, the ending to book 11 was something of a cliffhanger and certainly a shock. That energy carries through this book from the first words all the way to the very end … minus the final chapter. This, of course, is because the final chapter is all about that notable “soft spot“ which I mentioned earlier. Never a more fitting end to a story has been crafted than, I think, this. And I’m including the “Last Battle“ from Robert Jordan‘s The Wheel of Time in that list. So there you go, what better endorsement could I give?
As always, enjoy!
Who would have thought that Jonathan Mueller would have a soft spot and a little bit of the romantic in him…? Certainly not I, but he certainly proved me wrong with the ending to this book. And that’s all I’m gonna say because there won’t be any spoilers here.
Lord knows, the ending to book 11 was something of a cliffhanger and certainly a shock. That energy carries through this book from the first words all the way to the very end … minus the final chapter. This, of course, is because the final chapter is all about that notable “soft spot“ which I mentioned earlier. Never a more fitting end to a story has been crafted than, I think, this. And I’m including the “Last Battle“ from Robert Jordan‘s The Wheel of Time in that list. So there you go, what better endorsement could I give?
As always, enjoy!
September 26, 2023
A really good end of the series!
I wasn't expecting this last book to be so good; there were moments in the series when it got a little bit boring, so I was really pleasantly surprised to see that the last 2 books were really fun.
A series that's worth trying out, especially if you're looking to relax with a series that has a lot of books.
Well done, author, I will be looking for more books from you!
I wasn't expecting this last book to be so good; there were moments in the series when it got a little bit boring, so I was really pleasantly surprised to see that the last 2 books were really fun.
A series that's worth trying out, especially if you're looking to relax with a series that has a lot of books.
Well done, author, I will be looking for more books from you!
March 6, 2022
Absolutely Excellent!!!
A most fabulous ending of an era with endless possibilities and beginnings! A most enjoyable book to read! Just be sure to finish the many books before this one!
A most fabulous ending of an era with endless possibilities and beginnings! A most enjoyable book to read! Just be sure to finish the many books before this one!
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