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The Death Wizard Chronicles

Dark Fantasy, Volume 2

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Pub Date 1 Jul 2025 | Archive Date 30 Jul 2025

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Description

Jim Melvin shows his literary mastery as he weaves elements of potential and transformation.” —Ann Allen, The Charlotte Observer

A storm is coming. Magic stirs. And darkness is done waiting.

In Volume 2 of The Death Wizard Chronicles, the world of Triken descends into chaos. Magic awakens with fury. The shadows no longer whisper — they roar.

Torg, a Death-Knower who draws power from death itself, stands against this surge of evil. By his side is Laylah, sister to the ruthless sorcerer Invictus. Laylah and Torg are hunted by monsters and haunted by secrets too ancient to name.

Wars loom. The monstrous general Mala gathers his armies. And as the realm unravels, only broken heroes remain.

So begins a journey featuring cursed cities, titanic dragons, ancient druids, and shapeshifters born of myth — a relentless ride through magic, madness, and the raw will to survive.

If you crave the rich world-building of The Lord of the Rings, the explosive tension of Mistborn, and the relentless grit of The Wheel of Time, this is your next obsession.

"For the seasoned fantasy fan craving something fierce and different, this hits like thunder." —Literary Titan

Jim Melvin shows his literary mastery as he weaves elements of potential and transformation.” —Ann Allen, The Charlotte Observer

A storm is coming. Magic stirs. And darkness is done waiting.

In Volume...


A Note From the Publisher

"The Death Wizard Chronicles: Volume 1" is the overall winner in the category of Epic Fantasy in the 2025 American Fiction Awards. Winners and finalists of this year’s contest join a prestigious group of past laureates from our family of book awards, including Pope Francis, Amy Tan, George Sanders, Vanessa Williams, Shark Tank’s Daymon John, Kitty Kelley, and many others.

"The Death Wizard Chronicles: Volume 1" is the overall winner in the category of Epic Fantasy in the 2025 American Fiction Awards. Winners and finalists of this year’s contest join a prestigious...


Advance Praise

"For the seasoned fantasy fan craving something fierce and different, this hits like thunder." —Literary Titan

"Jim Melvin shows his literary mastery as he weaves elements of potential and transformation." —Ann Allen, The Charlotte Observer

"Action-packed and yet profound, The DW Chronicles will take your breath away." —Chris Stevenson, award-winning author of fantasy and the paranormal

"Jim Melvin is a fresh voice in fantasy writing with a bold, inventive vision and a seasoned literary style that vaults him immediately into the top tier of his genre." —Dave Scheiber, nationally renowned journalist and author

"The Death Wizard Chronicles: Volume 1 immediately pulls you into a richly detailed and often unsettling world where the veil between the living and the dead is thin and actively manipulated. The author has clearly poured significant effort into crafting the history, lore, and intricacies of this realm. From the nuanced understanding of souls to the societal implications of necromancy, the world feels lived-in and substantial, offering a depth that truly captivates. For readers who appreciate immersive world-building, this first volume lays a fantastic foundation, hinting at a vast and complex universe waiting to be explored." —Ashlee Keith, reviewer

"For the seasoned fantasy fan craving something fierce and different, this hits like thunder." —Literary Titan

"Jim Melvin shows his literary mastery as he weaves elements of potential and...


Marketing Plan

When the series is complete when Volume 3 debuits in October 2025, I plan on doing a heavy marketing blitz that will incllude promo sites, my author website, Facebook, Substack, Twitter, BlueSky,and LinkedIn.

When the series is complete when Volume 3 debuits in October 2025, I plan on doing a heavy marketing blitz that will incllude promo sites, my author website, Facebook, Substack, Twitter, BlueSky,and...


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ISBN 9083027542367
PRICE US$4.99 (USD)
PAGES 547

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