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The Prodigal Mage (Fisherman's Children Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Karen Miller (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Many years have passed since the last great Mage War. It has been a time of great change. But not all changes are for the best, and Asher's world is in peril once more.

The weather magic that holds Lur safe is failing, and the earth feels broken to those with the power to see. Among Lur's sorcerers, only Asher has the skill to mend the antique weather map that governs the seasons, keeping the land from being crushed by natural forces. Yet, when Asher risks his life to meddle with these dangerous magics, the crisis is merely delayed, not averted.

Asher's son Rafel has inherited the father's talents, but has been forbidden to use them. Many died in the last Mage War and these abilities aren't to be loosed lightly into the world. But when Asher's last desperate attempt to repair the damage leaves him on his deathbed, Rafel's powers may not be denied. For his countrymen are facing famine, devastation, and a rift in the very fabric of their land.

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July 23, 2009
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In an appealing series kickoff, following on the heels of the Kingmaker, Kingbreaker duology (The Innocent Mage, The Awakened Mage), returning character Asher of Restharven must come to grips with the realization that his skills are still needed to keep the land safe, and that his son Rafel's powers might even outstrip his own. When Rafel was a baby, Asher had put a blocking spell on his magical abilities as a precaution-hiding them to keep his son safe-but now Rafel chafes at these restrictions. The story stalls on this disagreement, and Asher's reasoning, besides being is not all that convincing, grows tedious. The conflict deepens though when the weather destabilizes to the point of catastrophic failure, and Asher has spent all his Weather Magic; the only hope now is for someone-namely Rafel-to travel across Barl's Mountains in hopes of finding a magical library. Strong characters with clear viewpoints carry the story forward to a solid, yet surprising ending. The book's main weakness is a lack of exposition; for much of the narrative, Miller assumes readers are familiar with the Asher's story. Still, this new series shows great potential.
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About the Author

Karen Miller was born in Vancouver, Canada, and moved to Australia when she was two. Over the years she has held down a wide variety of jobs, including horse stud groom in Buckingham, England. Find out more about Karen Miller at www.karenmiller.net.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B002IPZK3C
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Orbit (July 23, 2009)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 23, 2009
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1011 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 524 pages

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Karen Miller was born in Vancouver, Canada, but was raised in Sydney, Australia where she still lives today. She wanted to be a writer from early childhood, but that took some time to happen. While she was waiting she worked as a public servant, a receptionist, in the horse industry, in local government, in publishing, in telecommunications, as a college lecturer and ran her own science fiction/fantasy/mystery bookshop. She fell in love with Star Wars when she saw it on the big screen, the very first time it was released in 1977. That love affair has lasted her whole life. So far she's written six mainstream fantasy novels and two Stargate SG-1 tie-ins.

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Retired One

A new author to follow

Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2021

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I have been an avid reader of SciFi/Fantasy for 50 years. Everyone from Tolkien to Jordan to Hubbard to Martin. I thought the first book started out too fast but I was wrong. This author has a fantastic imagination and sometimes has Agatha Christie plot twists that you would never see coming. After the first book I instantly purchased three more in the series. I am on the third book with one waiting on the shelf. I will purchase the rest soon. This would make a great movie but I doubt it Hollywood would do it justice.

Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2009

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I love nearly all of Karen Miller's books -- they definitely always have surprises and are a pleasure to read. The prodigal mage was somewhat subpar in that it continues a storyline that is worn out and not much happens for most of the novel. On the other hand, it is finely crafted and the ending makes it all flow together. When I finished, I immediately wanted to order the next. I was even somewhat upset that the author had stopped the story where she had and hadn't just extended the book for a few more hundred pages....

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Mr B

Very Very Good

Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2012

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Just finished reading a couple days ago. Excellent addition to Kingmaker/Kingbreaker. Have started the next book (part 2) and am really enjoying it. Karen Miller is an excellent writer. Started reading her books with the Godspeaker trilogy and was thoroughly impressed. Karen Miller is very good at carrying a story where you don't want to put it down.

Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2014

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very suspenseful. the ending is unexpected and makes you crave the next book. the fight against evil never ends. even when good seems to triumph, evil hides and waits till it can unleash its horrors again.

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Reya

This is a great sequel to Karen Miller's Kingmaker Kingbreaker series

Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2016

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This is a great sequel to Karen Miller's Kingmaker Kingbreaker series. We return to Lur after Morg has been defeated and this is the story of the Innocent Mage's son, Rafel.

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JTV

Takes a long time to get used to this style of writing

Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2021

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Story itself is interesting, but language and word choice may be seen as somewhat childish

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Clandestined

But i would have liked to see the antagonists explored more

Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2017

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I adore this author and her tone of writing. But i would have liked to see the antagonists explored more.

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Luiz Henrique Fernandes Salmonson

Awesome saga.

Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2014

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Didn't read this book yet, but have read the king maker king breaker and the blight of mages I highly recomend the writer.

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G. C. J. Smith

Can't wait for the next

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 12, 2009

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This is the first book in the new series by Karen Miller set in the same world, Lur, as Her first two books, The Innocent Mage and The Awakended Mage, and what can i say? Amazing. Simply amazing. Go read it, I'm not going to write a eassay about all of the book just simply take my word it was one of the best books I've read this year and if your a fan of her work you wont be dissapointed. I cant' wait for the next.

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kenny bedford

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 16, 2021

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Loved the book but so much anger. The whole book is arguing and shouting. Surely some
Niceties who lo debt of gone amiss. Hope the next book is as good but less anger

BMC

Three Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 18, 2014

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Enjoyed the first books but this one did not seem to flow

PigletsPress

Not as good as the first 2 books but what a brilliant ending !!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 18, 2009

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I am a great fan of the first two books Innocent Mage & Awakened Mage. It was great to see some of the old characters in the book but it took some getting into, I think the writer kept going over the same thing to put her point accross, I couldn't really get into it until halfway & then it picked up pace dramatically. The ending is fantastic - Cliffhanger or The End - read it and see what YOU think !!

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A. J. Tomey

A little too much dialogue, not enough action

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 30, 2009

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This is the sequel to the Innocent Mage duology. The world the story takes place in is well defined and the plot interesting. Unfortunatelty it justs takes too long to work up to the main advent. Asher's reasons for keeping Rafael's magic hidden are a bit weak and Asher himself is not as strong a character as he was previously. Still it makes for a good read and hopefully the sequel due out next year will mark a return to form.

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