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Accidental Traveler #3
Accidental Mage
Dragged Back To The Game, It's Personal This Time
Hal Dix returns home from Fantasma to find his greatest nightmare has come true. A personal tragedy drags him back into the game world of Fantasma one last time.
Seeking help from his comrades in Fantasma, Hal must master the art of magic, gaining abilities and training under four different and cantankerous archmages to complete his quest. Does Hal have the discipline to stick with the training and reach the end of his chosen path before it's too late?
Return to the game with the third action-packed book of the Accidental Traveler LitRPG fantasy trilogy. Journey along with Hal and his friends in the world of Fantasma, as he becomes the Accidental Mage and fulfills his role as the hero of prophecy.
Click to buy Accidental Mage now.
Hal Dix returns home from Fantasma to find his greatest nightmare has come true. A personal tragedy drags him back into the game world of Fantasma one last time.
Seeking help from his comrades in Fantasma, Hal must master the art of magic, gaining abilities and training under four different and cantankerous archmages to complete his quest. Does Hal have the discipline to stick with the training and reach the end of his chosen path before it's too late?
Return to the game with the third action-packed book of the Accidental Traveler LitRPG fantasy trilogy. Journey along with Hal and his friends in the world of Fantasma, as he becomes the Accidental Mage and fulfills his role as the hero of prophecy.
Click to buy Accidental Mage now.
352 pages, Paperback
Published December 26, 2017
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About the author
C.J. Davis
18 books69 followersCJ Davis is an American writer who lives in Atlanta, GA with his wife and two little girls. By day he is a marketing executive for a software company, and by night he writes novels. His artistic influences include: J.K. Rowling, Suzanne Collins, George Romero, George Lucas, Billy Corgan, Max Brooks, and of course Tolkien, Koontz and King.
CJ has a BBA from The University of Georgia with a specialization in marketing, and has published many articles in several major industry publications.
CJ is an avid runner, and just ran his fifth marathon this November in Philadelphia.
CJ has a BBA from The University of Georgia with a specialization in marketing, and has published many articles in several major industry publications.
CJ is an avid runner, and just ran his fifth marathon this November in Philadelphia.
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January 31, 2019
A great series to get into LitRPG. I was new to this genre but now I am a huge fan.
October 9, 2020
MAgic & technology
The joining of a technological world with an archaic magical one was extremely well done. The characters from the individual worlds interesting enough portrayed the best and worst of society. I enjoyed the ideas that we are one , and society needs hero's to bring us back when others are trying to ensure an elitism that would benefit only the few. The stories are well written and easy to enjoy, sometimes too much when I would read ALL night in order to find out what would happen next .
The joining of a technological world with an archaic magical one was extremely well done. The characters from the individual worlds interesting enough portrayed the best and worst of society. I enjoyed the ideas that we are one , and society needs hero's to bring us back when others are trying to ensure an elitism that would benefit only the few. The stories are well written and easy to enjoy, sometimes too much when I would read ALL night in order to find out what would happen next .
January 12, 2018
Despite having read the first two I just couldn't finish this. Too many, cast a spell gain a level to be enjoyable.
October 25, 2018
Turns out this one was less Wheel of Time and more Last Airbender. So, let me start this right:
Water(ICE). Earth. Fire. Air. Long ago, the nations lived together in harmony. Then, everything changed when the Empire Nation attacked. Only the Opponent, master of all four elements, could stop them, but when the world needed him most, he vanished. Years passed and I discovered the Opponent, an Earthling named Hall. And although his Warrior and Thief skills are great, he has a lot to learn before he's ready to save anyone. But I believe Hall can save the world.
So ya, pretty much that. Hall goes around learning first Ice, then Earth, then Fire, then Air, finally Unlocking spirit bending before going to face the Emperor Lord.
A decent ending to the trilogy, but there's some attempts at explaining the mechanics that just hurt from a logical perspective. Like, he makes fire at one point by taking away cold... That's like making Light by taking away Darkness, or Making Air in space by taking away Vacuum. -_-
All and all the series is fine, nothing special.
Water(ICE). Earth. Fire. Air. Long ago, the nations lived together in harmony. Then, everything changed when the Empire Nation attacked. Only the Opponent, master of all four elements, could stop them, but when the world needed him most, he vanished. Years passed and I discovered the Opponent, an Earthling named Hall. And although his Warrior and Thief skills are great, he has a lot to learn before he's ready to save anyone. But I believe Hall can save the world.
So ya, pretty much that. Hall goes around learning first Ice, then Earth, then Fire, then Air, finally Unlocking spirit bending before going to face the Emperor Lord.
A decent ending to the trilogy, but there's some attempts at explaining the mechanics that just hurt from a logical perspective. Like, he makes fire at one point by taking away cold... That's like making Light by taking away Darkness, or Making Air in space by taking away Vacuum. -_-
All and all the series is fine, nothing special.
April 8, 2025
Eh
Definitely the weakest of the books. It seems like the author was trying to end the series, so that he could move on to the next. It was relatively strong until about the middle of the book, and then it just fell off. It seems that his books mostly focus on scenes if you will. And not much links the scenes together. Honestly, I wish this had been two books. One book for the training, and one book for the confrontation.
The confrontation itself was mournfully short, and very choppy. It's almost like the author didn't quite know what to do. All in all, I don't regret reading the entire series, a few of the books really were a fun ride. It wasn't until the end that they just couldn't stick the landing.
Definitely the weakest of the books. It seems like the author was trying to end the series, so that he could move on to the next. It was relatively strong until about the middle of the book, and then it just fell off. It seems that his books mostly focus on scenes if you will. And not much links the scenes together. Honestly, I wish this had been two books. One book for the training, and one book for the confrontation.
The confrontation itself was mournfully short, and very choppy. It's almost like the author didn't quite know what to do. All in all, I don't regret reading the entire series, a few of the books really were a fun ride. It wasn't until the end that they just couldn't stick the landing.
June 3, 2018
Another entry in the series, another class for our hero!
This time, it's personal. Dix the Opponent gets to fight for his family in this book. Being deprived of his main cheating ability in the previous book, he goes for becoming an archmage to go toe to toe against the Emperor himself... who kidnapped his family.
The book follows a relatively predictable storyline, punctuated by usual RPG elements which are still mildly intrusive. But since I have a fondness for litrpg that is NOT a virtual game, I give it a pass.
This book apparently concludes the original trilogy. The next trilogy is going to focus on a different character, and that might be good to revitalize my interest.
This time, it's personal. Dix the Opponent gets to fight for his family in this book. Being deprived of his main cheating ability in the previous book, he goes for becoming an archmage to go toe to toe against the Emperor himself... who kidnapped his family.
The book follows a relatively predictable storyline, punctuated by usual RPG elements which are still mildly intrusive. But since I have a fondness for litrpg that is NOT a virtual game, I give it a pass.
This book apparently concludes the original trilogy. The next trilogy is going to focus on a different character, and that might be good to revitalize my interest.
December 29, 2017
I’ve read other books by Jamie Davis (especially his Broken Throne books, all of which I practically gobbled up), so I expect good things from him. Somehow I missed this series. As a result I’m starting it at this book 3. Well, good news. First, while I’m sure there’s great backstory that I’m missing, I’m witness to the fact that this book can be read standalone, and second: that standalone is wonderful. Great writing, a truly neat plot line and fantastic lead and supporting characters. This is an easy book to highly recommend.
April 11, 2018
I liked the way the story wrapped this up with a not nice bow. It definitely leaves the story open for another book (which there is btw). The MC started to get on my nerves a bit though with his excessive crying and complaining about things not going his way when he wanted them too. There was also a VERY valid point made in this story that I had been asking the entire time, and the MC's response made me question how much I actually liked him tbh. With that aside, I still did enjoy this book.
January 11, 2018
I really enjoyed this series. The main character wasn't the cliche 'instant hero' and the development using the role playing game paradigm was clever. The only area for improvement is in this third book of the series the wife and child are more integral to the plot but there is so little to their character building in the previous two novels you don't really feel much empathy for them and at times I was like oh just forget it and let them die. But maybe I'm just more dark that way ;)
February 13, 2018
Accidental Mage by Jamie Davis & C.J. Davis is Book 3 of the Accidental Traveler series.
Well dang...not sure how I managed to miss out on this fantastic series, but as a result I’m jumping in feet first with Book 3 and will catch up with Book 1 and 2 afterwards :D
Accidental Mage is another stunning and original read that will suck you into the story.
An ARC was generously provided in exchange for an honest review of which this is both honest and completely voluntary.
Well dang...not sure how I managed to miss out on this fantastic series, but as a result I’m jumping in feet first with Book 3 and will catch up with Book 1 and 2 afterwards :D
Accidental Mage is another stunning and original read that will suck you into the story.
An ARC was generously provided in exchange for an honest review of which this is both honest and completely voluntary.
December 9, 2020
Great series! 💜
Fantastic adventures. Imaginative and exciting world of Fantasma. Well written with so many great characters. The narration was absolutely amazing. Roberto Scarlato, Jamie Davis & C.J. Davis make a great team. This is book 3 and can be read as a standalone but I recommend reading books 1 & 2 first to enjoy the series completely.
I highly recommend this book/series.
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Fantastic adventures. Imaginative and exciting world of Fantasma. Well written with so many great characters. The narration was absolutely amazing. Roberto Scarlato, Jamie Davis & C.J. Davis make a great team. This is book 3 and can be read as a standalone but I recommend reading books 1 & 2 first to enjoy the series completely.
I highly recommend this book/series.
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February 14, 2018
Amazing ending
First off, the boom was great. Hal was an ass early on but for good reason. Pretty linear, but still great. Li,e an action org, not an open ended mmo. I wish there would be a book 4 through 42 OR a new litrpg from this author! There could be so much depth to this world. How about the amazing adventures and dungeon diving of Cari???
First off, the boom was great. Hal was an ass early on but for good reason. Pretty linear, but still great. Li,e an action org, not an open ended mmo. I wish there would be a book 4 through 42 OR a new litrpg from this author! There could be so much depth to this world. How about the amazing adventures and dungeon diving of Cari???
August 27, 2019
Sad to see it end
While some of the story was written to quicklypass the plot and battles that could have lasted long flew by in but as paragraph, it all works out really well. The story beginning to end had a nice Arc and closed well. Great story and Mona Cara and Hal along with all the companions will be missed
While some of the story was written to quicklypass the plot and battles that could have lasted long flew by in but as paragraph, it all works out really well. The story beginning to end had a nice Arc and closed well. Great story and Mona Cara and Hal along with all the companions will be missed
January 8, 2018
Great Book
It was a great book. I was excited when I saw the book was available, and it lived up to my expectations. Fast paced, clean and little if any swearing.
I hope to see more books about Hal Dix, Mona, Cari, and Kay in the future.
It was a great book. I was excited when I saw the book was available, and it lived up to my expectations. Fast paced, clean and little if any swearing.
I hope to see more books about Hal Dix, Mona, Cari, and Kay in the future.
February 6, 2018
Good Ending
A very nice ending to a good series. The characters remain thin, the editing needs some work (it’s “shone” folks, not “shined”!), but the plot is good, and the magic is fun. Definitely a fast, fun, and recommended read.
A very nice ending to a good series. The characters remain thin, the editing needs some work (it’s “shone” folks, not “shined”!), but the plot is good, and the magic is fun. Definitely a fast, fun, and recommended read.
February 12, 2018
I loved the series.
Great book and I can't wait to read the following stories.
The series had great story building and the characters were well fleshed out.
This book had a lot of adventure and action
Great book and I can't wait to read the following stories.
The series had great story building and the characters were well fleshed out.
This book had a lot of adventure and action
March 21, 2018
Enjoyed all three the reading was light and enjoyable.
It got a 4 because although really enjoyable the endings always seemed almost too short.
If you are i go gaming this is a must read.
It got a 4 because although really enjoyable the endings always seemed almost too short.
If you are i go gaming this is a must read.
August 9, 2018
I think I liked this one the best of all. This is the first series of this genre I have read, so I don't know what I am comparing it to, but it has opened my eyes to a whole new world! Definitely recommend.
September 1, 2018
Awesome series
I started this series about a month ago thinking it’ll just be something to pass the time. It turned out to take up much more of my time than that. It’s written so well, it just keeps you wanting to read more.
I started this series about a month ago thinking it’ll just be something to pass the time. It turned out to take up much more of my time than that. It’s written so well, it just keeps you wanting to read more.
May 14, 2019
I think that I might have liked this book best of the series with Hal, but then, it was about the mage class. Certain things were a bit tropey, but that's sort of to be expected with this particular genre. I'll be interested to see how the next book will be, following a new character.
July 10, 2019
Excellent end to trilogy. Highly recommended
The LitRPG aspects in no way distracted from this wonderful fantasy trilogy, I look forward to reading the second trilogy and more adventures in Fantasma
The LitRPG aspects in no way distracted from this wonderful fantasy trilogy, I look forward to reading the second trilogy and more adventures in Fantasma
December 10, 2019
Holy crap. That was an excellent finish to what felt like it was to be a pulpy trilogy. It definitely dragged at points but Hal's mage Ascension was fun.
This book solidified the trilogy as something I'll reread again, just for the fun of it. Remember, just trust him.
This book solidified the trilogy as something I'll reread again, just for the fun of it. Remember, just trust him.
January 16, 2020
Okay
Unfortunately this one was just like the last. Nothing really wrong but nothing really good either.story leaders rather than pills you along. Whatever magic was in the first book of the series, the author needs to find it again. It's not here, that's all I know.
Unfortunately this one was just like the last. Nothing really wrong but nothing really good either.story leaders rather than pills you along. Whatever magic was in the first book of the series, the author needs to find it again. It's not here, that's all I know.
June 11, 2021
Great series!
I have loved reading this series, and Hal became one of my favorite characters after I started out a little unsure if I'd even like him. Looking forward to the next trilogy.
I have loved reading this series, and Hal became one of my favorite characters after I started out a little unsure if I'd even like him. Looking forward to the next trilogy.
July 11, 2021
Enjoyable
I finished 3 of these this weekend. I loved the first line the best. This one bugged a little, with the leveling of his mage. The second two just missed more of the game play.
I finished 3 of these this weekend. I loved the first line the best. This one bugged a little, with the leveling of his mage. The second two just missed more of the game play.
May 23, 2022
The whiniest hero
Our hero (?) whined non stop, almost gave up every few pages, and blamed everyone but himself for his problems. In all by the end I was kind of hoping that the bad guy would win. Tom out
Our hero (?) whined non stop, almost gave up every few pages, and blamed everyone but himself for his problems. In all by the end I was kind of hoping that the bad guy would win. Tom out
June 15, 2022
This series just seems to be getting better and better. This time, the family is on the line and involved in Hal's adventure. The stakes are much higher. I finished the book in one sitting. I am really looking forward to the next in the series (The Duelist).
January 29, 2026
The story get even more cheesy and the characters even more flat--including the MC. His training experiences were so unrealistic that they were boring. Even the bad guys turned to be cliche--and even worse--weak and easily beaten. Sad to say this story fizzled out.
January 1, 2018
The end?
Somehow I feel this story isn't over, even if this series is.
I'm betting that his daughter will continue the adventures in another series.
Somehow I feel this story isn't over, even if this series is.
I'm betting that his daughter will continue the adventures in another series.
January 4, 2018
Excellent
This was a great series start to finish I enjoyed it very much hope that there will be more to the story if not I look forward to reading it again in a few years
This was a great series start to finish I enjoyed it very much hope that there will be more to the story if not I look forward to reading it again in a few years
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