Left for dead in a mysterious cave, Guilder Rayne awakens
into a world of magic and monsters he has little knowledge of. With the help of
some…complicated friends, Guilder begins to discover his own prowess for magic
while uncovering the troublesome past of the alleged Butcher Prince. As his
journeys take him into the dark recesses of his world, Guilder must hone his
newfound abilities before an ancient power becomes bent on destroying magic
itself. One reluctant sorcerer would sacrifice all to restore what once was.
The other, willing to sacrifice himself to save what has become. Can Guilder
and his friends stop this ancient power before it erases all magic as well as
their very existence?
Strackbein’s world of magic is filled with those who control the elements, and creatures morphed into the marvelous and profane in a setting familiar but transformed. Guilder is a sympathetic and memorable hero in need of the personality transplant inflicted on him by a Memory Eater. The venom doesn’t last forever, and Guilder is deeply troubled by the state of warring kingdoms and the role his family has played in bringing about chaos. Fae folk, zombies, changelings, a touch of steam punk and magic keep this twisty tale ever moving. Betrayals lurk around every corner where one must be very careful about the exact wording of promises made and kept. Guilder surrounds himself with a quartet of friends who control different aspects of nature, air, water, metal, and fire. Together, they learn how powerful they can be as they unravel the terrible mystery of Luna and the secret of a prophecy that will either save or destroy the world they know. Told through multiple viewpoints in a fast-moving adventure, readers of high fantasy will enjoy The Mourning of Lost Magics.
