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Review: The Shroud

The Shroud A Novel of Espionage, History and Magic.   George Bachman’s The Shroud is a fascinating blend of history and magic, adroitly mixing fact with fiction. A historical fantasy centered on the Shroud of Turin, Bachman telegraphs his métier right away when the first thief to whom readers are introduced casts a minor light spell to better see the lock he is picking. This world introduces magic to medieval […]

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Review: Spellcaster

Spellcaster A steampunk urban fantasy.   Magical action abounds in this well-written urban fantasy/steampunk adventure set in a futuristic Victorian time. Whilst meeting society types in London, a young girl struggles with psychic headaches threatening to kill her. Seeking out an occultist of ill repute for help, she embarks on a mystical adventure. We have past lives to explore, astral projections, incantations and magical battles, all from a first-person female […]

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