Greetings, Loyal Reader!
I’ve been hard at work trying to wrap up NOBLE CAUSE so I can get it before your eager eyeballs by summer. In the meantime, I stumbled upon this very kind review of HERO WANTED (though I think more in its earlier incarnation as JASON COSMO) at the blog Book Weyr, which concludes:
In structural terms, the book is marvellous, meaning the world is governed by magical laws, but is also uncanny, meaning events have their order in nature. McGirt fulfills all the deepest requirements of fantastical narrative with such transparent superficiality in order to induce humour that you know its been painstakingly thought-out. Anyone teaching an introduction to fantastical writing should use this book.
That’s probably giving me way too much credit! But much appreciated. So go read the whole thing!
They also reviewed ROYAL CHAOS (although with spoilers, so if you haven’t read that one yet, be warned!). I’m always fascinated when readers find things in my books that I didn’t know were there! Anyway, the gang at Book Weyr clearly put much thoughtful effort into their book reviews across multiple genres, so if you’re looking for ideas about books to read, or opinions on books you may have already read, do check them out!
Best regards,
Dan McGirt
Glad you like our blog, Dan! And thanks for the recommendation!!
Thank you for reading! Enjoyed your thoughtful reviews very much.
We’ll keep going, do visit us regularly!
Thanks a lot Dan! I first read Jason Cosmo when I was fourteen, I think, and I got hooked onto fantasy for life. It’s always the first book I recommend to the uninitiated. Can’t wait to read the rest…especially the Boltblaster books. Merc’s always been my favourite character. I envy you the joy of writing it. Wish I could too.