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Harbinger P.I. #11
Final Magic
Sometimes, the Destroyer of Worlds isn't the Bad Guy
I was the guy you came to when your spouse got bitten by a werewolf, or your boyfriend was kidnapped by a demon. I was the guy who knew what to do when an evil sorcerer casts a curse on you.
At least, I WAS that guy.
Until I destroyed the world.
Now, I'm the guy who's gonna save it.
I was the guy you came to when your spouse got bitten by a werewolf, or your boyfriend was kidnapped by a demon. I was the guy who knew what to do when an evil sorcerer casts a curse on you.
At least, I WAS that guy.
Until I destroyed the world.
Now, I'm the guy who's gonna save it.
190 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 30, 2021
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December 2, 2021
1/2 star. Meh. Needed a lot more in depth editing. Ended on a cliffhanger.
April 28, 2025
I think Adam Wright has some great ideas and is a talented writer. This book had a gloomy feel and I'm pretty sure it was because of what happened in the previous book which had everyone thinking they and the world were doomed. The story picked up and there were a couple of side stories going on as well.
Sometimes, the Destroyer of Worlds isn't the Bad Guy.
I was the guy you came to when your spouse got bitten by a werewolf, or your boyfriend was kidnapped by a demon. I was the guy who knew what to do when an evil sorcerer casts a curse on you.
At least, I WAS that guy.
Until I destroyed the world.
Now, I'm the guy who's gonna save it.
Go, Alec!
I was happy to see Felicity again and loved the conversations she and Alec had with pop culture references. Gotta love when a book refers to one of your favorite movies!
"But that guy down there doesn't know that. He's probably waiting for you to lead him to the Ark of the Covenant, or something." She rolled her eyes. "Everyone knows that's in a huge warehouse owned by the American government..."
I thought this was the last book, since it was called "Final" Magic and there is a spinoff series....but I saw there will be a #12 - so the Magic wasn't Final after all!!
I'm looking forward so seeing how this cliffhanger gets resolved - surely it will! - and to see if Alec finally gets the girl! I wonder if #12 will be the last book in the series....
Sometimes, the Destroyer of Worlds isn't the Bad Guy.
I was the guy you came to when your spouse got bitten by a werewolf, or your boyfriend was kidnapped by a demon. I was the guy who knew what to do when an evil sorcerer casts a curse on you.
At least, I WAS that guy.
Until I destroyed the world.
Now, I'm the guy who's gonna save it.
Go, Alec!
I was happy to see Felicity again and loved the conversations she and Alec had with pop culture references. Gotta love when a book refers to one of your favorite movies!
"But that guy down there doesn't know that. He's probably waiting for you to lead him to the Ark of the Covenant, or something." She rolled her eyes. "Everyone knows that's in a huge warehouse owned by the American government..."
I thought this was the last book, since it was called "Final" Magic and there is a spinoff series....but I saw there will be a #12 - so the Magic wasn't Final after all!!
I'm looking forward so seeing how this cliffhanger gets resolved - surely it will! - and to see if Alec finally gets the girl! I wonder if #12 will be the last book in the series....
January 18, 2022
𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑴𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒄, Book #11 in the Harbinger P.I. series
by Adam J. Wright
WARNING: POSSIBLE SPOILERS HEREIN
I wanted so badly to rate this novel 5 stars, but it was simply badly proofed and I couldn't make myself rate it hire than 3.
The worst was the misspelling of the Melandra Codex. For several pages of the book, it is referred to as the Melinda Codex or Melinda Configuration(Location 827, 1169, 1195, 1273, and 1560). {Sigh}
Also, he misspells a major character's name, Feenan, at 1343 as Keenan. Another proofing error appears at 1563: "...I do no know what it is, or what the consequences will be." And this one at 1751: I placed the dished in the sink... And a missed article at 2330: "...Don't forget that I've had my spies in the Society for year..."
There were things I loved, too, such as this pop culture bit in an exchange between Alec and Felicity at about 572: "But that guy down there doesn't know that. He's probably waiting for you to lead him to the Ark of the Covenant, or something."
She rolled her eyes. "Everyone knows that's in a huge warehouse owned by the American government..."
So, there were just too many errors -- and errors regarding major plot lines such as the Melandra misspellings, and the error in the name of a character that is pretty important in this novel -- for me to rate the novel higher than 3 stars. All of the errors should have been caught easily in proofing. Add to that the fact that the book ends on a cliffhanger, and I was very unhappy. Yes, I knew what was happening and why and that, if there will be a next book (which I've already pre-ordered) that Alec will survive, it still is unsettling to have this as the last paragraph: "Find me." I managed to gasp before I was pulled completely beneath the dirt. The hole closed above me and everything went black.
by Adam J. Wright
WARNING: POSSIBLE SPOILERS HEREIN
I wanted so badly to rate this novel 5 stars, but it was simply badly proofed and I couldn't make myself rate it hire than 3.
The worst was the misspelling of the Melandra Codex. For several pages of the book, it is referred to as the Melinda Codex or Melinda Configuration(Location 827, 1169, 1195, 1273, and 1560). {Sigh}
Also, he misspells a major character's name, Feenan, at 1343 as Keenan. Another proofing error appears at 1563: "...I do no know what it is, or what the consequences will be." And this one at 1751: I placed the dished in the sink... And a missed article at 2330: "...Don't forget that I've had my spies in the Society for year..."
There were things I loved, too, such as this pop culture bit in an exchange between Alec and Felicity at about 572: "But that guy down there doesn't know that. He's probably waiting for you to lead him to the Ark of the Covenant, or something."
She rolled her eyes. "Everyone knows that's in a huge warehouse owned by the American government..."
So, there were just too many errors -- and errors regarding major plot lines such as the Melandra misspellings, and the error in the name of a character that is pretty important in this novel -- for me to rate the novel higher than 3 stars. All of the errors should have been caught easily in proofing. Add to that the fact that the book ends on a cliffhanger, and I was very unhappy. Yes, I knew what was happening and why and that, if there will be a next book (which I've already pre-ordered) that Alec will survive, it still is unsettling to have this as the last paragraph: "Find me." I managed to gasp before I was pulled completely beneath the dirt. The hole closed above me and everything went black.
February 29, 2024
Possibly I should describe this series as a bit of a guilty pleasure. Truthfully the books aren't brilliant, they're really more novella length (I suspect the economics of Amazon Kindle) and there are parts that feel a bit derivative. However, they are perfectly fine entertaining fare that are a nice palate cleanser for the more substantial stuff that's around. That all sounds a bit damning with faint praise because the characters are nicely drawn, pretty believable and engaging. They aren't formulaic and there is decent plotting every time, with an overarching plot linking all the stories.
I should also apologise for the cut and paste preamble in my reviews of the series, but the books ideally need context as part of the review, and that context doesn't change. The fact that I have sought these out and read them is definitely a recommendation of a kind.
Once again things get worse for the hero, his actions in the previous book cutting off the World from the 'other realms' which, given nefarious plots by others is leading to the death of large numbers of the population. Naturally one of those affected is the love of his life. His solution is to split open the nature of reality, which is unfortunate and leads to lots of issues for him and Earth in general. I realise this all sounds daft (and I'm a bit embarrassed whilst I'm typing) but it is entertaining and a very decent comfort read.
I should also apologise for the cut and paste preamble in my reviews of the series, but the books ideally need context as part of the review, and that context doesn't change. The fact that I have sought these out and read them is definitely a recommendation of a kind.
Once again things get worse for the hero, his actions in the previous book cutting off the World from the 'other realms' which, given nefarious plots by others is leading to the death of large numbers of the population. Naturally one of those affected is the love of his life. His solution is to split open the nature of reality, which is unfortunate and leads to lots of issues for him and Earth in general. I realise this all sounds daft (and I'm a bit embarrassed whilst I'm typing) but it is entertaining and a very decent comfort read.
December 3, 2021
No magic
This is another great addition to the Harbinger series. This novel picks up shortly after the conclusion of the previous novel. Magic is gone from the world but chaos and another quandary arrives. The story unfolds quickly and is true to the characters but leaves the reader wanting the next book now.
This is another great addition to the Harbinger series. This novel picks up shortly after the conclusion of the previous novel. Magic is gone from the world but chaos and another quandary arrives. The story unfolds quickly and is true to the characters but leaves the reader wanting the next book now.
January 15, 2023
Most disappointing entry to date
I have enjoyed this series since the beginning, but this book left me underwhelmed repeatedly. It seemed as if the Author either forgot or simply changed his mind about what should have been major plot points just to get the story to the place he wanted it to go.
I have enjoyed this series since the beginning, but this book left me underwhelmed repeatedly. It seemed as if the Author either forgot or simply changed his mind about what should have been major plot points just to get the story to the place he wanted it to go.
December 12, 2021
Great book
It did take longer then expected to get this book out. But that's okay. It was a great book. I hope the last book of this series keeps the same standard. I love this series, worth the wait. Thank you Adam Wright.
It did take longer then expected to get this book out. But that's okay. It was a great book. I hope the last book of this series keeps the same standard. I love this series, worth the wait. Thank you Adam Wright.
February 21, 2022
Great Book
I absolutely loved this book / series. Its full of action suspense, loveable characters and characters you love to hate. Its a great read!
I absolutely loved this book / series. Its full of action suspense, loveable characters and characters you love to hate. Its a great read!
April 3, 2023
Could have used a bit more fleshing out to feel less like filler.
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