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The Charmcaster
Duke of the Glades, John Duncan has always done things for the good of the kingdom. He married one of the women from the mountain tribes to make the new alliance go smoother and was prepared to live with her for the rest of his days. Things did not go according to plan, their son was born with a handicap that others in the kingdom would never overlook. Instead of being born a mage like his parents, Rell Duncan was born a charmcaster. Young Rell is sent away and his father remarries to have an heir the people will accept. Now as a grown man Rell has returned to claim his birthright from his younger brother despite what others think about him and prove no mage is a match for The Charmcaster.
125 pages, Paperback
Published March 10, 2019
About the author
Whiskey Flowers
79 books77 followersI know a bunch of you have been asking exactly you the heck I am. First off, my name is Whiskey Flowers, I was active duty army and now I am a proud member of the New Mexico National Guard. In my day job, I am a corrections officer, I watch the best and brightest Albuquerque has to offer and make little money doing it. I am originally from Oakland, California, home of dumbasses and knuckleheads everywhere where I attempted to become their leader until the army put me on a different path. As many of you have pointed out, I never got my high school diploma, I am a GED student but I make it look good. If any of you are ever in New Mexico and want a drinking partner, I got you.
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May 18, 2022
3 stars is, I feel, a generous review. The story centres on the Charmcaster Rell. A bastion of goodness, a virtuous paragon of moral perfection, a Mary Sue devoid of personality. Pitted against him are the most empty and one-dimensional caricatures of entitlement and prejudice I have ever seen in a novel. Every character exists only to provide a shallow backdrop against the protagonist. Every line of dialogue reads as wooden exposition to allow Rell to show his moral superiority over others. I understand the anti-prejudice message the author is trying to convey, but moral lessons should be woven into a story, not be the only aspect of it.
The magic system is unexplored. Worldbuilding does not exist. Characters are one dimensional. Dialogue is clunky. The plot resolution happens all off-screen. Save yourself.
The magic system is unexplored. Worldbuilding does not exist. Characters are one dimensional. Dialogue is clunky. The plot resolution happens all off-screen. Save yourself.
May 11, 2020
Book two please
So good and as always I would love it if there was a sequel and I wish it was longer I can read these way too quickly
So good and as always I would love it if there was a sequel and I wish it was longer I can read these way too quickly
June 27, 2020
Good story, including struggle against prejudice
The story is well written with interesting characters. This book is set in the same world as others written by Whiskey Flowers, but has charmcasters, which were not in any of the books I've read so far.
What is similar is that the main character must struggle against prejudice, even though he is nobly born, because he is a charmcaster, not a mage. Which is interesting, because in other books in this world (e.g. the Lightning Mage and others with the same characters) the prejudice is by noble mages against commoner mages. It seems the elite will find any reason to extend their dominance and keep others suppressed.
I like how the main character, Rell, handles himself. He is good at war and consistently defends himself and his people, though the group he counts as his people shrinks due to the prejudices of a few. One note is that the book does not spend a lot of time on the battles and is more focused on the surrounding story and relationships, which I think worked really well for this book.
I will not spoil the book and will only say I like the direction proposed in the Epilogue. And, I would love to read about how everything works out in a second book for Rell.
The story is well written with interesting characters. This book is set in the same world as others written by Whiskey Flowers, but has charmcasters, which were not in any of the books I've read so far.
What is similar is that the main character must struggle against prejudice, even though he is nobly born, because he is a charmcaster, not a mage. Which is interesting, because in other books in this world (e.g. the Lightning Mage and others with the same characters) the prejudice is by noble mages against commoner mages. It seems the elite will find any reason to extend their dominance and keep others suppressed.
I like how the main character, Rell, handles himself. He is good at war and consistently defends himself and his people, though the group he counts as his people shrinks due to the prejudices of a few. One note is that the book does not spend a lot of time on the battles and is more focused on the surrounding story and relationships, which I think worked really well for this book.
I will not spoil the book and will only say I like the direction proposed in the Epilogue. And, I would love to read about how everything works out in a second book for Rell.
October 3, 2023
I seldom write reviews, and I apologize for that omission.
One of the important things about this book is that it is just the right length for the story to be complete and come to a satisfying conclusion. Too many stories run on and on, until I finally just don’t care anymore and so I move on to a different story.
This story is a good one and offers a solid struggle that last long enough to keep me interested.
One of the important things about this book is that it is just the right length for the story to be complete and come to a satisfying conclusion. Too many stories run on and on, until I finally just don’t care anymore and so I move on to a different story.
This story is a good one and offers a solid struggle that last long enough to keep me interested.
December 8, 2021
Outstanding
I simply enjoy almost every book this author puts out. The story teller is amazing and what's more I simply cannot believe the amount of versatility displayed by the amount of variety in the books Mr.Flowers writes. This author is an outstanding writer very much a master in every way.
I simply enjoy almost every book this author puts out. The story teller is amazing and what's more I simply cannot believe the amount of versatility displayed by the amount of variety in the books Mr.Flowers writes. This author is an outstanding writer very much a master in every way.
August 23, 2023
Noble snobs and more
Noble snobs, a kingdom so set in its ways with leaders convinced of their superiority without ever having proved it that the country rots away. One type of people shine in their own eyes and would rather put shiny people on pedestals and in power rather than those of proven worth. With such people in charge of a kingdom what could go wrong?
Noble snobs, a kingdom so set in its ways with leaders convinced of their superiority without ever having proved it that the country rots away. One type of people shine in their own eyes and would rather put shiny people on pedestals and in power rather than those of proven worth. With such people in charge of a kingdom what could go wrong?
March 16, 2019
It was so good!!
Great story! Good twists and turns’ and for once I’m happy there was no romance just straight action. Little to no editing issues it was just a great novel. Can’t wait to see if this gets sequel cause I’d read it if it does get a sequel
Great story! Good twists and turns’ and for once I’m happy there was no romance just straight action. Little to no editing issues it was just a great novel. Can’t wait to see if this gets sequel cause I’d read it if it does get a sequel
April 10, 2019
A+
Always liked most of his work and I think this one is my favorite out of all of them! Definitely worth a read. Be warned like others have said, this is a little different in that it has no romance.
Always liked most of his work and I think this one is my favorite out of all of them! Definitely worth a read. Be warned like others have said, this is a little different in that it has no romance.
April 14, 2019
Another Good Book
I have read most of the book by Whiskey Flowers and this is another good one. The story line is interesting and the main character enjoyable. I hope he will write a sequel to this book and I know it will be great.😊
I have read most of the book by Whiskey Flowers and this is another good one. The story line is interesting and the main character enjoyable. I hope he will write a sequel to this book and I know it will be great.😊
May 17, 2019
Good book. Also, not as badly edited as some of the authors previous books. Great adventure with an underdog that keeps fighting despite betrayal after betrayal. I loved the ending despite it's abruptness. Recommended
December 18, 2022
The Charmaster
As with the authors other books he lives you with a cliff hanger. For that reason I strongly suggest you never read any of his books. Unless he has the complete series done and published.
As with the authors other books he lives you with a cliff hanger. For that reason I strongly suggest you never read any of his books. Unless he has the complete series done and published.
June 11, 2025
Great read
I really like this book. I wish it was .ore fleshed out and I want more from this series but overall I am satisfied with this story line and the characters. Loved the Father
I really like this book. I wish it was .ore fleshed out and I want more from this series but overall I am satisfied with this story line and the characters. Loved the Father
November 21, 2025
Enjoyable reading time achieved!!!
I so enjoy a Whiskey Flowers book. I sincerely hope he is healthy physically, emotionally and mentally. I hope to see more of his books come out in 2026 or before.
I so enjoy a Whiskey Flowers book. I sincerely hope he is healthy physically, emotionally and mentally. I hope to see more of his books come out in 2026 or before.
March 19, 2019
The end wtf wow
Book kept me going and all the back stabbing wow but i enjoy this book for the simple fact it follows good
Book kept me going and all the back stabbing wow but i enjoy this book for the simple fact it follows good
March 29, 2019
Good book
Another good book from this author. Surprisingly, there was hardly any errors in this book. This author has come along way from when he started selling books to now.
Another good book from this author. Surprisingly, there was hardly any errors in this book. This author has come along way from when he started selling books to now.
April 18, 2019
Good book
Good book I can't wait to read the next book in the series I would recommend this book to anyone
Good book I can't wait to read the next book in the series I would recommend this book to anyone
April 5, 2020
I Liked It
Mr Flowers has done it again. Likeable heros and a consistent story line. I also really like that he does not spend words uselessly on excruciating descriptive detail.
Mr Flowers has done it again. Likeable heros and a consistent story line. I also really like that he does not spend words uselessly on excruciating descriptive detail.
July 6, 2023
I look forward to the next book..
August 26, 2024
Fantastic
I Love your books! Lots of action and well thought out! Your books always have a boy growing up and becoming a good man! Keep on making sequels!
I Love your books! Lots of action and well thought out! Your books always have a boy growing up and becoming a good man! Keep on making sequels!
March 23, 2019
It is apparent that Whiskey has never met a story with an ending! It is also apparent that Whiskey’s books are translated from another language, considering the many syntactic errors. Nonetheless, I’ve enjoyed every story by this author that I’ve read, including this one.
April 15, 2019
Great Read
Rell is shunned and looked down on by his step brothers, stepmother and the nobles of the Kingdom. Even though of noble blood, his type of magic is considered inferior. Will they discover they made a mistake. I like the action, humor, and intrigue. Another book would be great.
Rell is shunned and looked down on by his step brothers, stepmother and the nobles of the Kingdom. Even though of noble blood, his type of magic is considered inferior. Will they discover they made a mistake. I like the action, humor, and intrigue. Another book would be great.
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