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SCOTT DRAKEFORD is a longtime lover of fantasy fiction. He had his first taste of 'the good stuff' in his younger years from his father. Later in life, Scott was tricked into becoming a responsible adult , getting a degree in engineering, and living the corporate life in the technology industry. He currently lives in the Boston area with his tech wizard of a wife, their tenacious daughter, and two dogs. Rise of the Mages is his first novel.
Drakeford crafts a complex geopolitical environment, and Emrael is a joy to follow and root for. --Booklist [This} superbly crafted and epic fantasy saga is the first volume in his new 'Age of Ire' series and will keep enthusiastic readers eagerly awaiting the next installment. --Midwest Book Review Rise of the Mages is a proper adventure, bursting with bloody action and exciting twists. Emrael is a fantastic lead, full of strength and loyalty, but also a hot-headed impulsiveness and a compelling inner darkness that I couldn't get enough of. --Brian Naslund, author of Blood of an Exile Compelling. --Glen Cook, author of The Black Company Rise of Mages opens a door into a character-driven world of distinctive magic, rousing adventure, and corruption of the first order. Fantasy lovers will experience the full range of curiosity, anger, delight, frustration, joy, and satisfaction. --Kel Kade This is old-school and new-school epic fantasy rolled into one. Drakeford has built a superbly crafted world infused with a myriad of well-rounded characters and plenty of action, magic, and mystery. Rise of the Mages is a fast-paced adventure that will satisfy any fantasy fan young or old. --Brian Lee Durfee, author of The Forgetting Moon An immersive world epic fantasy fans will be glad to return to. --Publishers Weekly Drakeford has certainly laid the groundwork for a truly captivating epic fantasy series. --Out of This World SFF
