Arcane Mercenaries: Captain

by Mark August

A brutal war sparked by magic. Nations hunt those cursed by StarFall. A small group of StarTouched, all mages, fight back. This is the world of Grant Gwydian, the leader who battles not just for the survival of his soldiers, but for his soul. As a StarTouched mage, Grant commands the Arcane Mercenaries, an elite force of wizards hailing from every nation. This unit thrives on the impossible, taking on the deadliest missions for the highest bidder. Their secret to success is far more than skill—it's the raw, untamed magic that flows through their veins. When a seemingly unending siege pushes the mercenaries to the brink, Grant's vow to bring his soldiers home safely is thrust into the crucible of attrition and combat. A crumbling ceasefire gives way to assassination and abduction, leading Grant and his hand-selected team on a desperate rescue mission across hostile territory to save the royal heiress. Their path is fraught with danger. Treachery, political machinations, and ancient enemies lurk in the shadows, threatening to derail their quest. Can Grant overcome insurmountable odds to protect not only his StarTouched friends but also the future of an empire teetering on the brink of collapse? Arcane Captain is an epic fantasy tale where heroism, politics, and magic are woven into an electrifying story of sacrifice, bravery, and leadership. Packed with action and captivating political intrigue, this thrilling ride will leave you clinging to the edge of your seat until the very last page.

Genres: Fantasy

376 pages, Paperback

Published August 7, 2022

Reviews

[ShannaBanana✨ · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don’t like Sina 😒

[Steve · Rating 3 out of 5]

not for me.

The book starts out well on a battlefield. I found that I enjoyed the main character. His magic and how he used it in combat was interesting and compelling. The rest of the story was a slog though. Just ends up being a fetch quest with too many extra names and side characters. There was an attempt to go for intrigue and plots that all felt flat to me when all a really wanted was to see the captain performing his job as a military combatant. Not a bad story but not for me.

[Rodney · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Arcane Company so called due to the fact that its officers have been "star touched" and have unique individual powers fights in a siege in the first couple of chapters. The majority of the book though is about what happens after this battle when the company leaders pursue kidnappers. It sounds like a good action filled yarn but it just did not seem to reach its potential. I enjoyed the book but not sure if I will read any of the other stories in the series.

[Laura Hesse · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful saga

Lots of action and intrigue. Plenty of battle sequences too. My first time enjoying this author's fast paced writing style. I thought the balance between heroes and brutal killers the main characters appear to be, thought provoking. Looking forward to the next. In the series.

[Barrie Davis · Rating 3 out of 5]

For me this was a middle of the road read, it's not bad but it's not brilliant it's just a good read, yes the storyline is interesting and the characters quite well written and there's action and a little humour to keep you reading but it's not going to set the world on fire, Baz

[Hildeloke · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a recovering Harry Dresden fan I am in constant search of another wizards adventures to dive into.

Great character building. Magic slinging and mad action - lots of action. Intrigue. Adventure. Good vs Evil.

This is my first Mark August adventure and it may not be my last.

[Johnie C]

Very good read

I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who like magic and progression type of books with lots of action.

[Aviar Savijon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Arcane Mercenaries : Captain

A great fantasy tale with action, intrigue and adventure! A must read for the fantasy genre enthusiast. I loved it!!!!