BLAKE CHARLTON is currently a medical student at Stanford University. An active, engaging presence online, he lives in the San Francisco Bay area.
"I'm fascinated to see what happens next, and will be following
every word with the absorption of an apprentice spellwright. You
will be, too." --Tad Williams, bestselling author of
Shadowmarch"Think words can't hurt you? Sometimes, they can kill.
The spells of textual magic of this enthralling take will
demonstrate how." --Terry Brooks, New York Times bestselling
author"An enjoyable, well-written novel, with a satisfying
conclusion." --SFX Magazine, 4.5 stars"A refreshingly new look at
magic and the power of words. Nicodemus is a strong protagonist,
but the supporting cast is equally as memorable. This series opener
[will] resonate in the reader's mind. Highly recommended."
--Library Journal, starred review"Spellwright brims with a love for
the genre and a thrill for written language." --Chicago
Sun-Times
I'm fascinated to see what happens next, and will be following
every word with the absorption of an apprentice spellwright. You
will be, too. Tad Williams, bestselling author of Shadowmarch Think
words can't hurt you? Sometimes, they can kill. The spells of
textual magic of this enthralling take will demonstrate how. Terry
Brooks, New York Times bestselling author An enjoyable,
well-written novel, with a satisfying conclusion. SFX Magazine, 4.5
stars A refreshingly new look at magic and the power of words.
Nicodemus is a strong protagonist, but the supporting cast is
equally as memorable. This series opener [will] resonate in the
reader's mind. Highly recommended. Library Journal, starred review
Spellwright brims with a love for the genre and a thrill for
written language. Chicago Sun-Times"
I'm fascinated to see what happens next, and will be following
every word with the absorption of an apprentice spellwright. You
will be, too. "Tad Williams, bestselling author of Shadowmarch"
Think words can't hurt you? Sometimes, they can kill. The spells of
textual magic of this enthralling take will demonstrate how. "Terry
Brooks, New York Times bestselling author" An enjoyable,
well-written novel, with a satisfying conclusion. "SFX Magazine,
4.5 stars" A refreshingly new look at magic and the power of words.
Nicodemus is a strong protagonist, but the supporting cast is
equally as memorable. This series opener [will] resonate in the
reader's mind. Highly recommended. "Library Journal, starred
review" Spellwright brims with a love for the genre and a thrill
for written language. "Chicago Sun-Times""
"I'm fascinated to see what happens next, and will be following
every word with the absorption of an apprentice spellwright. You
will be, too." --Tad Williams, bestselling author of
"Shadowmarch
"
"Think words can't hurt you? Sometimes, they can kill. The spells
of textual magic of this enthralling take will demonstrate how."
--Terry Brooks, "New York Times "bestselling author
"An enjoyable, well-written novel, with a satisfying conclusion."
"--SFX Magazine", 4.5 stars
"A refreshingly new look at magic and the power of words. Nicodemus
is a strong protagonist, but the supporting cast is equally as
memorable. This series opener [will] resonate in the reader's mind.
Highly recommended." "--Library Journal", starred review
"Spellwright""brims with a love for the genre and a thrill for
written language." "--Chicago Sun-Times"
Debut novelist Charlton creates a complex world in which magical abilities depend on the ability to handle words. Apprentice wizard Nicodemus Weal was once thought to be the prophesied Halcyon, but his inability to control spells sends him to the bottom of the pecking order. When murders and strange activities coincide with the Convocation at Starhaven, visiting wizards and druids begin to wonder whether Nicodemus might in fact be the anti-Halcyon. While the magic system is intriguing and carefully described, the setting is never fully realized, and Nicodemus's interactions with other teachers and students seem to take place in a world bereft of supporting characters. Charlton's baroque prose perfectly mirrors the central role of language and the byzantine politics surrounding the Convocation and the potential prophecy, and the innovative spell craft will please fantasy readers weary of more traditional magics. (Feb.) Copyright 2009 Reed Business Information.
"I'm fascinated to see what happens next, and will be following
every word with the absorption of an apprentice spellwright. You
will be, too." --Tad Williams, bestselling author of
Shadowmarch"Think words can't hurt you? Sometimes, they can kill.
The spells of textual magic of this enthralling take will
demonstrate how." --Terry Brooks, New York Times bestselling
author"An enjoyable, well-written novel, with a satisfying
conclusion." --SFX Magazine, 4.5 stars"A refreshingly new look
at magic and the power of words. Nicodemus is a strong protagonist,
but the supporting cast is equally as memorable. This series opener
[will] resonate in the reader's mind. Highly recommended."
--Library Journal, starred review"Spellwright brims with a love
for the genre and a thrill for written language." --Chicago
Sun-Times
I'm fascinated to see what happens next, and will be
following every word with the absorption of an apprentice
spellwright. You will be, too. Tad Williams, bestselling author of
Shadowmarch Think words can't hurt you? Sometimes, they can kill.
The spells of textual magic of this enthralling take will
demonstrate how. Terry Brooks, New York Times bestselling author An
enjoyable, well-written novel, with a satisfying conclusion. SFX
Magazine, 4.5 stars A refreshingly new look at magic and the power
of words. Nicodemus is a strong protagonist, but the supporting
cast is equally as memorable. This series opener [will] resonate in
the reader's mind. Highly recommended. Library Journal, starred
review Spellwright brims with a love for the genre and a thrill for
written language. Chicago Sun-Times"
I'm fascinated to see what happens next, and will be following every word with the absorption of an apprentice spellwright. You will be, too. "Tad Williams, bestselling author of Shadowmarch" Think words can't hurt you? Sometimes, they can kill. The spells of textual magic of this enthralling take will demonstrate how. "Terry Brooks, New York Times bestselling author" An enjoyable, well-written novel, with a satisfying conclusion. "SFX Magazine, 4.5 stars" A refreshingly new look at magic and the power of words. Nicodemus is a strong protagonist, but the supporting cast is equally as memorable. This series opener [will] resonate in the reader's mind. Highly recommended. "Library Journal, starred review" Spellwright brims with a love for the genre and a thrill for written language. "Chicago Sun-Times""
"I'm fascinated to see what happens next, and will be
following every word with the absorption of an apprentice
spellwright. You will be, too." --Tad Williams, bestselling author
of "Shadowmarch
"
"Think words can't hurt you? Sometimes, they can kill. The spells
of textual magic of this enthralling take will demonstrate how."
--Terry Brooks, "New York Times "bestselling author
"An enjoyable, well-written novel, with a satisfying conclusion."
"--SFX Magazine", 4.5 stars
"A refreshingly new look at magic and the power of words. Nicodemus
is a strong protagonist, but the supporting cast is equally as
memorable. This series opener [will] resonate in the reader's mind.
Highly recommended." "--Library Journal", starred review
"Spellwright""brims with a love for the genre and a thrill for
written language." "--Chicago Sun-Times"
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