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City of Onyx
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People keep vanishing in Temz. The authorities don’t appear to care. Life goes on as normal. Mages continue to age rapidly and die early deaths, from the toxic magical energy that pervades the city. No one cares about that either. Life in the city is all about survival. Or wealth and power. Or both.
It is Tadhg’s destiny to be the hero of this story. His mother said so.
Trouble is, this second-rate mage and lousy thief hardly fits the role. He’s impetuous, an irresponsible good-for-nothing. His one interest is the shapely, high-class courtesan, Zherah. He’s even thought about marrying her. If he had the money. Except, when she poisons him, he’s less sure about the idea.
Hardly a way to start a story; poisoning the hero. But it triggers events where Tadhg must use all his charm and wit to save the city. Admittedly, charm and wit aren’t much use when you’re risking your life. Weapons would be better. But sometimes, a hero has to work with what they’re given.
Fans of Jim Butcher and Patrick Samphire will enjoy this fantasy mystery.
“I loved City of Onyx! The characters are fantastically written, I really enjoyed the world building too. The ending is great! I love stories where I can’t predict what’s going to happen next.”
Damien Larkin, award-winning author of Big Red and Blood Red Sand.
It is Tadhg’s destiny to be the hero of this story. His mother said so.
Trouble is, this second-rate mage and lousy thief hardly fits the role. He’s impetuous, an irresponsible good-for-nothing. His one interest is the shapely, high-class courtesan, Zherah. He’s even thought about marrying her. If he had the money. Except, when she poisons him, he’s less sure about the idea.
Hardly a way to start a story; poisoning the hero. But it triggers events where Tadhg must use all his charm and wit to save the city. Admittedly, charm and wit aren’t much use when you’re risking your life. Weapons would be better. But sometimes, a hero has to work with what they’re given.
Fans of Jim Butcher and Patrick Samphire will enjoy this fantasy mystery.
“I loved City of Onyx! The characters are fantastically written, I really enjoyed the world building too. The ending is great! I love stories where I can’t predict what’s going to happen next.”
Damien Larkin, award-winning author of Big Red and Blood Red Sand.
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“A really intriguing and gripping story. I loved the references to the race and city that existed before. The system of magic was familiar but different enough to be intriguing. I thoroughly enjoyed my read and kept finding myself wanting to read “just want more chapter”. I’ve been left wanting to find out what happens next, so I’m hoping for a sequel!”
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