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Category Archives: Fantasy

The Regent’s Daughter by Kara D. Wilson – Review

Sortmind Blog - Michael D. Smith Posted on December 26, 2016 by Michael D. SmithJune 26, 2019

Epic Coming of Age Story Newly Re-Released from Goldminds Publishing The first book of The Aurora Chronicles follows eleven-year-old Reila as she grows to maturity and becomes aware of her destiny to lead a foreign country, the prosperous and psychically-oriented … Continue reading →

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Multilayered Characters Introduce an Epic Fantasy Series (Review of Outpost by F. T. McKinstry)

Sortmind Blog - Michael D. Smith Posted on January 31, 2016 by Michael D. SmithJanuary 31, 2016

Outpost, Book One of The Fylking, fantasy author F. T. McKinstry’s meticulously crafted new fantasy series, is a truly masterful achievement. The Fylking are powerful, otherworldy beings who use the planet Math as a portal to numerous planes of existence … Continue reading →

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Righting an Ancient Injustice – Review of Ascarion by F. T. McKinstry

Sortmind Blog - Michael D. Smith Posted on March 11, 2014 by Michael D. SmithJune 27, 2019

A deep psychic imbalance manifests itself on the island of Tromb in the Gray Isles, where the inhabitants play by their own rules and practice ancient and unapproved magic.  Each of its four castle towers was to be commanded by … Continue reading →

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