Author John Beachem weaves together a unique and riveting sci-fi fantasy story with intriguing twists and turns that will easily captivate the reader’s attention from the start. The author paints a story full of adventure and action in a very vivid and compelling way. In addition, the characters are drawn with great credibility and conviction. It’s a fast-paced novel that will keep you hooked from the first page to the last.

The description of the book offers a preview; ‘Magic has disappeared from the world. While once all living people could wield the powers of the arcane as easily and naturally as breathing, those days ended in a blast of fire and destruction that has left the world a shell of its former glorious self. For generations, the survivors have struggled to find new ways to live with only mundane tools and skills while fighting for the resources and artifacts of the old world.

For Miriam and her family, survival means trading: moving across the land in carts and bartering for a living. They stay aloof and aloof from the conflicts around them, but a chance encounter with a stuttering nebbin scholar changes everything. Finding herself caught in a protracted and brutal fight between two rival clans, Miryam now faces an uncertain future that may mean leaving behind everything she knows and loves. Worse still, it means considering that their meeting may not have been a fluke, but the beginning of a series of predetermined events that will lead her to become the savior of the world, or the one to end what the flames of magic started so long ago. . ..’

The story had all the elements that a good story should have. An exciting plot, attention to detail, but best of all, well-written, well-rounded character development. There are a lot of well-illustrated scenes that really make you feel like you’re right there in the story, and that’s something I really look for in a good book.

Captivating and commendable, this work had me immersed from the start. The story flowed from scene to scene with ease, and the author shows exceptional skill when it comes to storytelling. There are plenty of attention-grabbing moments in this page-turner that will take the reader on a truly fascinating journey!

It is one of those books that appear from time to time and that make you want to read it without stopping until you reach the end. I am not giving anything further here. And this, I hope, will only add to the mystery and enjoyment for the reader.

Now, if what I’ve said above isn’t enough to whet your appetite, I don’t know what will. But if you want to know what’s going on, you’ll just have to turn the pages yourself! I will say though, it was worth the read. This is the first time I’ve read this author and I must say I was very impressed by him.

If this book is of any use, I will certainly be looking forward to reading more of John Beachem in the future. I would definitely recommend this book and would love to see it adapted for the big screen. I honestly think it would be a great movie. Needless to say, this story has all the makings of making a great series. I am looking forward to the next installment.