The Craftsman and the Wizard
by Joel Newlon
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Pub Date 5 Dec 2020 | Archive Date 21 May 2021
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Description
*****A must-read for fantasy fans of all ages!*****
A dwarfen craftsman who forged the weapons of the gods.
An apprentice wizard living with disabilities.
A lonely woodcutter afraid to spread her wings and fly.
When an evil creature rises from the dead and begins stealing children from their beds, only this unlikely trio can help.
On the way, they will have to face evil in many forms. Everything from magical creatures and men who won't let others love who they want, to an evil king who may seem familiar to anyone watching the news today.
The Craftsman and the Wizard is a classic tale of fantasy where the unlikeliest of heroes triumph over evil and show that love is so powerful, it can even slay a god.
Advance Praise
"""This book is about heroes-- mythical, legendary, everyday, accidental, and all shades in between. It's a coming of age story for a young wizard. A last adventure for a venerable craftsman. A story about many different kinds of love. There are gods and goddesses. Ancient evils. Sentient animals. Good friends, tyrants, all kinds of magic and numerous interlocking stories of loss and redemption. It's hard to categorize everything this novel is, but it broke my heart and put it back together multiple times, and I'll definitely be thinking about it for some time to come."" - Amazon Reviewer
""What a great read. Newlon is an expert world-builder in this debut novel that wove fantasy elements with historical norse mythology seamlessly (there’s even a bit of romance!!)
It was so refreshing to follow our unlikely heroes on their journey to conquer an evil demon who steals children. There were many interesting side-quests along their way and I was on the edge of my seat waiting for their paths to finally cross.
This was just what I needed: loveable heroes, realistic and strong female characters, the classic good vs evil struggle, love over hate, an epic journey, a touch of humor, magic aplenty! Five stars from me. I can’t wait to read next from his author."" - Lee Colgin, Author
""Joel Newlon brings us epic fantasy at its finest with The Craftsman and the Wizard! When an ancient evil rises again, a wizard, a dwarf, and a farmhand must team up to stop it. It sounds like your standard quest set up, but Newlon pours so much originality into each character and situation. I loved seeing the struggle of the wizard coping with disabilities, or the various (and often unexpected) forms of evil in the land! This was Dungeons and Dragons meets a more uplifting version of Game of Thrones, all wrapped around the central theme of love, and I loved every bit of it! If epic fantasy with dynamic characters and imaginative monsters is your meat pie, come questing with The Craftsman and the Wizard!"" - Diabolic Shrimp Reviews"
Featured Reviews
Isabella H, Reviewer
Thank you to NetGalley and Silver Eel Publishing for this arc.
If you like classic fantasy mixed with a healthy doze of Nordic mythology, you’ll want to pick up a copy of this book.
It reads like several folktales weaved into one Grand Tale complete with Gods, Godesses, Trolls, Dwarfs, Mad Kings, Wizards, Destinies and so much more. And Joel Newlon does so in a refreshingly new manner with interesting characters, who (almost (which isn’t a bad thing!)) all manages to grow and evolve during the tale
It was a truly delightfull read, and I look forward to reading more from this author in the future.
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