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The Marksman: a Knight's Tale
Excalibur has been discovered in the hands of a deadly terrorist organization, the Souls of Death. Recovered by Lincoln Thaw and his best friend, Thomas, who almost killed the organization's leader in the process, the legendary sword falls under close scrutiny, and an incredible discovery is unearthed: a gateway to a new plane of existence containing multiple, concurrent realities.
When Raheem, the heir apparent of the Souls of Death, infiltrates the lab, he also finds more than he expected in an encounter with the goddess of life, known only as "the Aura." Given the ability to teleport, Raheem begins killing at random, and the president calls upon Lincoln Thaw to combat this enraged foe. With the help of an elusive scientist, Lincoln undertakes a supernatural battle for victory-in which wills will be tested and fears will be confronted in a clash of technology versus divinity.
When Raheem, the heir apparent of the Souls of Death, infiltrates the lab, he also finds more than he expected in an encounter with the goddess of life, known only as "the Aura." Given the ability to teleport, Raheem begins killing at random, and the president calls upon Lincoln Thaw to combat this enraged foe. With the help of an elusive scientist, Lincoln undertakes a supernatural battle for victory-in which wills will be tested and fears will be confronted in a clash of technology versus divinity.
187 pages, Paperback
Published January 5, 2020
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January 18, 2026
The story isn’t bad; it effectively blends military action with a magical sword, giving it a unique hook that mixes modern warfare with fantastical elements. This combination immediately sets the stage for tension and spectacle, appealing to readers who enjoy action-packed narratives with a touch of the supernatural.
But in a story with a magic sword, it was the characters that were hardest to believe. They never seem to stay injured. And they were always in the right place. Even when the villain lands a jet on an aircraft carrier and walks over to a family in a parking lot, the wife in the family picks up a gun and shoots the villain right between the eyes!?
Also, the use of monetary and corporate details, like stock values, seems unnecessary and distracts from the story’s core elements. Why quote these amounts? As of Jan 2026, they are off by a digit!
The frequent name-dropping of local landmarks and businesses sometimes feels forced, interrupting the story’s flow rather than enriching it. A more selective approach, where locations complement character actions or story symbolism, could make the world feel more lived-in and organic.
Despite these flaws, the story’s core strengths lie in its action sequences and creative magic elements.
But in a story with a magic sword, it was the characters that were hardest to believe. They never seem to stay injured. And they were always in the right place. Even when the villain lands a jet on an aircraft carrier and walks over to a family in a parking lot, the wife in the family picks up a gun and shoots the villain right between the eyes!?
Also, the use of monetary and corporate details, like stock values, seems unnecessary and distracts from the story’s core elements. Why quote these amounts? As of Jan 2026, they are off by a digit!
The frequent name-dropping of local landmarks and businesses sometimes feels forced, interrupting the story’s flow rather than enriching it. A more selective approach, where locations complement character actions or story symbolism, could make the world feel more lived-in and organic.
Despite these flaws, the story’s core strengths lie in its action sequences and creative magic elements.
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