Old Sorcery

An absurdist Epic Fantasy by James Callan

IN THE DAYS OF YORE, THE OLD SORCERY WAS MORE THAN MYTH

In a brutal and vivid world, four unlikely heroes (or villains, depending whom you ask)—Wrenna, Leafe, Aisling, and Lady Wisteria—pursue the legendary Demon Shards to unlock ancient sorcery, each facing dark costs and fierce trials along the way. Blending sharp wit with absurdist fantasy, OLD SORCERY is a captivating tale that both deconstructs and celebrates the power, pain, and magic at the heart of fantasy itself.

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A wonderous and whimsical tale that follows fours characters each pursuing the four fabled Demon Shards to unlock unimaginable sorcerous power. Callan's witty humor melds brilliantly with the brutal yet vivid world of Garden, culminating in a narrative that deconstructs and celebrates what makes Fantasy amazing.

Wrenna dreams of a day when she can free herself from her royal brother's ceaseless expectations. When she travels to a mysterious wizard's tower in the woods, she realizes that the cost of sorcery is more than she bargained for.

Leafe's orchard of orange trees is dying after generations of bountiful harvests. Haunted by a dream wraith, he travels into the desert to find power that can once again bring the rain, accidentally starting a cult in the process.

Fleeing a lifetime of abuse, Aisling follows a magical magpie from a bad situation to a horrific fate. Through ceaseless torment, she hardens into the fiercest warrior to walk on Garden in centuries and discovers ancient power to punish those who have harmed her.

Lady Wisteria has lived alone in her castle for decades, accompanied only by the rotting bones of her late lord husband. Driven mad by grief, she searches for the power to ressurect her love and will stop at nothing in order to find it.

Fans of Terry Pratchett's Discworld and Chritopher Buehlman's Blacktongue will find Callan's wit enchanting. OLD SORCERY is an absurdist Fantasy Epic with a serious story to tell.

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For Readers

Map of Garden

This map of Garden was illustrated by Callan in 2011.

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Size: 6" x 9"

Genre: Epic Fantasy, Absurdist Fantasy

BISAC Categories: FIC009100 FICTION / Fantasy / Action & Adventure; FIC009080 FICTION / Fantasy / Humorous

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