The men secured the shackles slowly, hesitantly, but Kibure did not resist; he couldn't. Whatever otherworldly power had come over him in those moments of passion had fled his body the second he realized what he had done...
In a realm where only clerics are permitted to practice magic, Kibure's inexplicable use of power places him in grave danger. In a twist of fate, the rogue priestess hired to strip him of his power chooses instead to help him escape. Her reasons for doing so are her own, but something worse than death awaits if they are unable to evade the Empire's most potent wielders.
This epic fantasy series will be especially enjoyed by fans of Brandon Sanderson, Robert Jordan, Michael J. Sullivan, Patrick Rothfuss, and Michael Wisehart.
"Smythe takes his time delivering a well-planned story in a vivid fantasy world. Diverse characters abound and magic dances with wit in 'The Other Magic'"
--Nicky Flowers, Indies Today
"Readers will find thoroughly engrossing Kibure's moral, ethical, and personal challenges as he navigates an increasingly dangerous world cognizant not only of his growing abilities, but the ultimate impact of his decisions."
--D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
"Fantasy fans will love this story! It is a must read!"
--Rebecca, Reedsy Discovery
"'The Other Magic' marks an incredible start to a fantasy series within which established fans of the genre will be totally absorbed, and for newcomers there would be no better place to start."
--K.C. Finn, Reader's Favorite
"...imaginative and intriguing...rich in world-building...it effectively spans a diverse fantasy world while presenting a thoughtful, intricate story."
--The Book Review Directory