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Source Mage: An Urban Fantasy Adventure (The Awakened World Book 1) Kindle Edition

by William Stacey (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Some mages are born to fight. Meet Angie Ritter.

Angie Ritter is a former army mage trained to fight with spell and sword.

But she's seen too much, done too much.

And now, her magic is gone.

She can barely take care of herself, let alone anyone else, but when former army buddy Erin Seagrave, the youngest member in a family of werewolf super soldiers, begs her for help, Angie must find the strength to fight again. A dark blood cult is hunting werewolves and if they catch Erin, they'll cut her heart out.

They'll do far worse to anyone who gets in their way, especially meddling ex-army mages.

Now, the two women must escape into the wilderness of a post-apocalyptic California to reach a powerful ally, the Fey succubus who raised Angie.

All that stands before them is an army of vampires, an Aztec demon, and an impossibly powerful blood mage.

But something even more dangerous follows them.

If you like Ilona Andrews, Jim Butcher, or Faith Hunter, you'll love this new urban fantasy series.

Contains scenes of sexual situations, realistic violence, and rough language. Not suitable for readers under 18.

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Image: Angie Ritter, a young woman Text: An ex-army mage struggling with personal demons.
Image: Erin, a young woman with a bow. Text: Teams up with a werewolf super soldier.
Image: demon. Text: Standing in their path? Vampires, a blood cult, and an ancient demon.
Image: Dragon eye. Text: But the real foe remains hidden.
Image: Cover of book: The Awakened World Series: Where magic clashes with post-apocalyptic action.

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"In the Awakened World of twenty-first-century North America, the Fey Sleep no longer hides magic from humankind--but many wish it did. Their uneasy truce with fairies, elves, and other supernatural creatures is fragile at best, and without functioning technology, every day is a struggle for survival. Angie Ritter is an involuntarily retired combat mage battling the demons of PTSD as well as literal monsters. When a mysterious blood cult begins hunting her werewolf colleagues, she's pressed back into service to save them. Will her sword and sorcery be any match for Shrike helicopters and machine guns? This action-packed military fantasy will leave you breathless." - Kim H., Copyeditor, Red Adept Editing

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B086H1RS42
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bastard Sword Press; 1st edition (April 13, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 13, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4039 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 458 ratings

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William Stacey

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Raise by wolves... real big ones.

Kidding. They weren't that big.

I'm a former Canadian army intelligence officer with more than thirty years of service to my country. I have operational tours in Bosnia and Afghanistan, and have served in other war zones such as San Diego and Bermuda. I'm pretty much a battle nerd who loves to tell stories. I dig martial arts and all things pointy and medieval--especially Vikings; Viking are uber-cool. I'm a husband, father, fitness nut, and video game fanatic (XCOM is the best video game of all time--fight me).

My best friend is Thor, a super sweet, one-hundred pound German Shepherd who thinks he's a lapdog. You can often see us hanging out at the dog park in my hometown of Embrun, Ontario--but not in February. Man is it cold in February in the Great White North.

Look for the launch of an all-new urban fantasy and military adventure series, the Awakened World in early 2020.

Visit me at www.williamstaceyauthor.com

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J Krug
5.0 out of 5 stars Good intro to a new series
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2023
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This book was a really good introduction to a new to me series. The characters were interesting, there was a lot of action and details to the story that lined things up well I suspect for future books. I recommend this book.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Wild adventure
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2023
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Weird world, military armies and magic. Angie must fight herself and her enemies to find out who are real friends are.
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Gene
5.0 out of 5 stars great blend of magic and modern warfare
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2023
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I’ve previously read one of William Stacey’s books so I was not surprised by the quality of the writing. Solid story line, well developed characters, enough sadness to keep it real, and a strong finish. What more can you ask for in a good read?
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quinelorane
5.0 out of 5 stars If you liked his other worlds, you shall not be disappointed in The Awakened World
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2020
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TMK, I've read everything he's published. IMNSHO, Black Monastery was his best. Vampire Queen and Dark Elf War series were both awesome. So is this. I devoured them. I actually had to set a rule for myself that I wouldn't pick them up on a work day lest I call in "sick" (with a reading addiction.) The only one I'm not certain about is the Blood and Honor series, but that one is not a lot of data to evaluate at this point with just the one brief volume, so far. Hey William, if you're reading this, and we corresponded once and it was an enjoyable and respectful exchange, would you consider a Book 2 and 3 for Asgrim? No pressure, my favorite musician, Jimi Hendrix, hated his audience telling him what to play and how and when. Jimi always wanted to move on and not be captive to his audience's wishes for his most popular stuff. So I'm willing to change it from a request to a respectful compliment. Asgrim rocks.
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KieranCorrigan
4.0 out of 5 stars A fairly solid story, if somewhat predictable
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2022
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I liked the characters, the realism (as much as one can have with supernatural), and the fact that there were flaws the main character had. They were necessary to keep her from being too OP.

The plot was alright, though the bad guys were predictable. A lot of it was easy to figure out early on. But, that aside, it was still told well.

Editing was good, and the author didn't shy away from death. There are definite bleak parts.

Overall was very enjoyable. I'll definitely look for more from the author.
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Paul Stahnke
5.0 out of 5 stars awesome
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2023
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Need many more. I hope that the next one is half as good and it will still be better than most
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Red48
5.0 out of 5 stars This is the best beginning yet!!
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2020
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The Source Mage is book #1 in a new series by William Stacey and for book #1 it is definitely the absolute best one yet. Mr. Stacey creates the most interesting worlds and characters that you’ll find half the day has gone by when you take your first break. His imagination is something like no others have. I have loved all his books but I think “Source Mage” is the best starter book of any of his series to date. He writing is so intricate, and regimented that you can’t put it down for fear you will miss something important. His writing remind me of Tom Clancy. If you like lots of details and magic and war and different weapons you’ve never heard of before then this series is for you. I loved it and can’t wait for the next one. Be sure to pick it up today.
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George D. Kenney
4.0 out of 5 stars A guilty pleasure
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2021
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Love the magical action. Imaginative fantasy 😁
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great story!
Reviewed in Canada on May 1, 2020
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I thoroughly enjoyed the characters and the story as it unfolded. I look forward to reading the next book in the series.
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Christopher Wenlock
5.0 out of 5 stars Another amazing read from William!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 21, 2020
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Subscribing and following William has been such a joy, after reading his previous books I was hooked on his clever combination of modern warfare and fantasy adventure, and this new awakening series is living up to this high accolade. A little slow off the start but just continues to get better and better and better until you don’t want to put it down. If you love fantasy adventure and you love urban warfare then you must read this book, it deserves more than 5 stars and I am rushing off right now to get the 2nd book in this new series. Download this book right now as you will not be disappointed...thank you William for another top book.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating World Building
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 13, 2021
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This is the first book I’ve read by this author and I came across it as a Facebook Ad, which isn’t a great recommendation, but the blurb intrigued me.

The world in which this book is set is fascinating. It’s been 18 years since dragons pulled down the veil between the mundane and the magical worlds and sparked years of chaos.

Angie was adopted as a child by a fey, a succubus. She was raised at her adopted mother’s home where she was trained alongside other human mages how to use magic without killing themselves.

After leaving the only home she really remembered, she joined the Home Guard, the armed forces that protects a group of human compounds against incursions by ‘ferals’ (an unexplained dangerous enemy) and other human factions. Several months ago she was shot down on a mission and she unleashed magic she never knew she had. Terrified she got her mother to sever her from her magic and she was asked to leave the Home Guard as a result of losing her magic.

Isolated from her adopted mother and discarded by her human colleagues, she tries to cope day to day on little sleep and hard work. Stricken by PTSD, she doesn’t know how to find a path towards acceptance and health.

I found the world building in this book to be really interesting. There’s nothing particularly new in the isolated facts, but they’ve been put together in an interesting way. There is mythology from several different parts of the world, which is always interesting. The magic system for instance seems very simple but the more you read the more complex it becomes. This is the same with the structure of society and the treaties and agreements in place. The complexity of the book is revealed slowly as the story is told in an intriguing way that compels you to keep reading.

I like Angie quite a lot. She’s a flawed and damaged human who is pulled taut between two worlds. She dwells partially in both worlds but not fully in either. She is lonely and afraid of her own magic. She is taken on a journey that involved her reappraising her entire life and the people she considered friends. I like how her friendship with Erin grows throughout the book, taken them from mere acquaintances to comrades in arms. Perceived enemies become allies and old friends become enemies. Everything she believed is tossed out and she is left to rebuild from scratch.

It’s a well written book, with a good strong plot and solid world building. The characters aren’t deep, but this is the first book in a trilogy so more of the personalities and histories of the characters will be revealed the further we get into the story. It’s definitely left me wanting to read more though.

I’m glad I took a chance on a Facebook Ad for once.
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V. J. Stringer
5.0 out of 5 stars Bloody brilliant. Emphasis on the bloody.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 29, 2021
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I'm supposed to be working this morning but couldn't put this down until I finished it: only a supreme exertion of will is stopping me launching directly into the next one: please don't tell my boss!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 3, 2020
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Action action action and intrigue. Love Erin, loved Angie, some lose ends but none you wouldn't have expected to have sorted in this book. Looking forward tk the next one.
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