The Magic Flute

by Keith D. Jones

It began with a scream in the storm, shattering the world like thunder, yielding creatures born of nightmare and the firewind. Abominations appeared, thriving on despair, pain and fear; monsters that had not existed since a time so long ago that history had drifted into legend. Tahrl Morgan ap Morin was the leader of the Troglodyte Defense; he had been born of the Kianan and raised by the Montmorin. Protector of the Kianan, Montmorin and Dryn, he was the one who now found himself facing the nightmare storm; the one who must stop monsters that had not walked the earth since time out of mind. A scream had fractured the world like a splinter of chaos thrust into the mind. The song had been broken, and the world had to be made new once more.

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Ebooks

220 pages, Paperback

First published September 24, 1999

About the author

Author, composer, reformed web comic creator.

Reviews

[Susan Kennedy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really had a hard time getting through this book. I felt it was long and drawn out and there were many parts that were just hard to get through. Overall, the book was not bad and I enjoyed the ending. However, it was a tough read.

The characters did not grab me. I was not really attached to any of them through the book. In fact, a lot of them were just lost on me. Nothing stood out and I couldn't even really tell you who was who. I think this may be a big part of why I had a hard time getting through this one. I need characters to grab me; I want to be attached to them somehow, whether that be that I love them or hate them. They were really just nothing in this for me.

The story was confusing at times, but it did wrap up well at the end. I found that it was really wordy. I don't know if that makes any sense, but I would read pages and they just felt unnecessary. To me it felt the book was just way to drawn out, which made it rather boring and I fought to read it. Like I said though, it wasn't terrible, just not for me I guess.

[Joseph Santiago · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reading this book took me back to the Dragonlance epics I used to read. This book was a good easy read that got you into the mindset of a hero and a villian. Its just what they do that defines them and the Orcs don't know how good they have it. Smile. I liked this book and it was hard to put down once I started reading it. This is a good read.

Mr. Joe

[Jonathan Choi · Rating 4 out of 5]

There is a theme that is common that I have found consistently over and over again in the fantasy novel genre. The expositing of a fiction landscape shrouded in mystery and magic and monsters and wizards. This world had been created by a group of entities, with various names as simple as the "Old Ones." You see this in Tolkien, in the world of Warhammer, in the Game of Thrones books, and it is an effective tool that sets in motion the mysteries of the universe. However, the use of such a plot device such as a creation myth is only as effective as the ability of the writer to maintain the mysteriousness and esoteric nature of these beings; to bring them into the real is to undermine their power and moving power to the plot. That is the pitfall that this writer had unfortunately not been able to avoid. In bringing to life such a beautiful and moving story, he neglected to maintain the gulf of separation between mere heroes and mortal kings from the gods and architects of this world. And, in doing so, he sacrificed the magic of the story, instead relying on flowery language and plot to chart his course. All in all, I thought that the language was amazing, his writing was on point, but the characters and the world building could use a little more fine tuning.

[Erin Hudgens · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this book. I only gave it four stars because it is a bit wordy, but I looooooved the story concept. This needs to be made into a movie. There are so many awesome visual elements that could be used in a movie, and it’s a unique story. Dragons, battles, monsters huge and from the depths of time, quests. Soooooo make it a movie, k??

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thoroughly enjoyed the storyline. Kept my interest from the first page to the last

[Aashna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting but confusing at points

This was an epic fantasy book which was enjoyable however it was a little difficult to get through as parts were confusing.

[Marissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

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Fantasy novel that was alright at times but it lacked something. Same old story retold without nothing new to grow on. I was a bit disappointed.

[Kasey]

Thank you for the opportunity to review this book as a giveaway recipient. I am excited to read it and will update my thoughts on this book soon!

[Ronald · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book a while ago. It was good but at this point it would require a re-read to give a good review.

[Keith Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can't review. Biased. Wrote it.