Enchanter

Spellmonger, Book 7

By: Terry Mancour

Narrated by: John Lee

Minalan the moody!

Meanwhile, back at the castle...Minalan the spellmonger faces the boredom of house arrest after being confined to his lands by Prince Tavard for his defiance with the Wilderlands refugees. The Alka Alon have returned to their seclusion, dealing with their own crisis, the dead god is being quiet within the Umbra, and Min’s plans toward reestablishing a functional Duchy of Alshar are progressing.

Min sees his punishment as a unique opportunity to indulge in thaumaturgical research. When the Sevendor Magic Fair brings a tide of enchanters eager for snowstone, irionite, and opportunity to his door (as well as the newly formed Arcane Knights of Nablus, the successors of the Censorate in Merwyn), Minalan uses his wealth and position to invite them to stay on in Sevendor over the winter and focus on the developing art of enchantment.

He forms the first Bouleuterion, a conclave of enchanters dedicated to producing and researching the creation of magical items, since the fall of the Magocracy. Such notable enchanters as Lanse of Bune, Taren, and Masters Andalnam and Cormoran arrive to help Minalan and his staff of experts push the frontiers of magical science as far as he can. Even Lorcus, Tyndal, and Rondal help out. His secret mission is, of course, to fathom the complexities of the secret Snowflake of Sevendor, the enigmatic pseudo-molopor created from Minalan’s fevered subconscious...but not before they improve the lot of the peasantry by creating a wealth of labor-saving (and potentially socially revolutionary) devices.

But enchanters and former Censors are not the only ones to arrive at the fair: Baron and Baroness Greenflower, Magelords Dunselen and Isily, come to Sevendor as well...and the results are explosive. Before they depart Minalan’s entire life is thrown into doubt. Especially when a new divinity appears to make him an offer the spellmonger just can’t refuse.

As Minalan works through his psychological issues by obsessively focusing on his craft, he must also nimbly maneuver his way around an inevitable war between Sendaria and Sashtalia, protect his vulnerable domains, deftly negotiate his course through the tangle of feudal law and obligation in the Bontal Vales, and contend with his troubled marriage.

His frustration, guilt, and doubt are soon revealed to be authored by a secret plot against him. The return of an old enemy and the revelation of new foes challenges his position as head of the Arcane Orders and puts his entire family in jeopardy. Could it be that Minalan’s new 11-year-old apprentice, Ruderal, is the only one capable of seeing through the deceptions in time to save them all even as he struggles with his own guilt about his role in releasing Korbal the undead Demon God from his tomb? Or will their fates lie on the whims of a former lover who has ambitions of her own for Minalan?

©2018 Terry Mancour (P)2019 Podium Publishing

Addicted

I'm addicted to the spellmonger series. I grew up with harry potter and this series is the only thing that can come close to my childhood obsession.

11/10

My favorite series, even through 7 books. Truly looking forward to the next one. Do not miss.

Trapped

Once you start. Your hooked! Great characters and storyline that keeps your brain wondering how does they do it? Ready for the next one.

Fantastic addition to the series.

My biggest issue with Minalin was always his infadelity. This book addresses that in a wonderful way. The powerful Min is humanized again and the qualities of a good marriage are showcased. A good example of how a marriage is about learning to trust your partner to lead when you need them to. Well done! Now it's time to read Sky Rider and Hawkmaiden!!!

amazing book series

it's amazing I find myself crying at sad parts with is unusual for me. great books though

Another great performance

As usual John Lee has done a stellar job with his performance in the spellmonger series. The story progresses a little more slowly but allows for looser problems that have been working in the background for a few books and are dealt with and gives closure.

SOOO GOOD

The best writer and narrator combo I've heard. I love the spellmonger will keep you engaged throughout this great series.

fantastic

this book had me in suspense the whole time. pwrfect character development. im engrossed in the world.

Keep em coming!

the books and stories just get better in every book. I highly recommend this series.

Hurry up and record the rest already!

If you've gotten this far, you know this is the best fantasy series of all time. Complex, unpredictable, deep character development, amazing world building, emotionally dynamic. Hurry up and record the rest already!