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The Choice of Magic

Written by: Michael G. Manning
Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds
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The ancient magic of wizards was anything but dark. It was the enlightenment that lifted humanity from the squalor of superstition, and the worship of fell spirits and capricious gods, but those days are gone. The shining glory of the sorcerers burned away the subtlety of wisdom, replacing it with easy power, held only in the hands of the elite - a new age built upon the elemental supremacy of aristocrats and the ignorance of the masses.

But this will change, for the greatest power comes with knowledge, and the deeper teachings of wizardry have not been utterly lost. The last wizard of the old tradition still survives in solitude, nursing tired grudges and waiting for death.

His passing might have gone unnoticed, but for the imposition of a youth too stubborn to accept his refusal to take an apprentice. With a new student comes new hope, and that hope has caused old powers to stir again. That the world will change is inevitable, but the shape of the future is anything but certain.

©2019 Michael G. Manning (P)2020 Podium Audio

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GET IT!

This story is amazing I'm hooked started two days ago in halfway on the second book!!!

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The Voices

The way he portrayed each character was absolutely amazing and I loved it. It was brilliant!

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amazing surprise all around

I wasnt expecting this. The performance was amazing and the story had me on the edge of seat. I couldn't put it down, the only down side is I cant get the next part yet, as it doesn't seem available at this time.

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Excellent!

Great story with great characters! This book does an excellent job of taking old and well known elements, but put a unique and interesting spin on them. The magic system is well thought out and does a great job of balancing between having rules and making sense while also remaining mysterious.

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Unexpected Incredible fantasy adventure

Its much more than I thought! For fans of Name of the Wind, absolutely. the adventure and thrills and twists are a pleasant excitement! great narration with characters given non-traditional accents is very refreshing. Highly recommend this book, on to #2,3 and 4!!

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A Proper Classical Epic Fantasy Novel

I think the reviews complaining about the main character being dumb are by the same people who love books with Mary Sue characters who can do no wrong. They forget that real people actually are dumb, and it isn't that heroes don't make bad decisions, but that heroes persevere and overcome their mistakes. They forget that in order to have a character arc, the character must start out flawed.

This book is good. The setting is captivating, the characters are interesting and have depth. The writing is well above what seems to be the average these days. Exposition is left to a minimum, and the reader is left to learn of the world naturally.

Overall the book gives me the same feeling as other great fantasy novels like The Wheel of Time or Name of the Wind. Maybe not at that level yet, but it could be.

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Easily one of the best series I've read to date!

This series definitely has NOT tapered off after the first two amazing readings. This third books is filled with things to keep you hooked into the story through it's entirety. Enjoy! 5 stars.

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welcome in a new magic world...

It's been a long time since I've dive into a magic novel this way...

It was very hard to pause it way after my usual bedtime.

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Masterful

A beautiful start to a fantastic series. Manning ensnares you with a vice-like grip and keeps you guessing. The performance offered by Reynolds is second to none. If you have even a passing interest in the genre I highly recommend it.

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totally engaging

very much a book I loved listening to! it kept me listening every chance I got. highly recommend!

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