Book Review: Dark Mage by Ciaran Corby

Dark Mage by Ciaran Corby

Book Review by Dawn “Belladonna” Thomas

Copyright © Jan. 2009, Ciaran Corby

Cover Art copyright © Jan. 2009, Dawne Dominique

Mystic Moon Press, LLC

Santa Fe, NM 87507

179 pages

www.mysticmoonpress.com

I was recently contacted by the author to review this book. When I heard what the story was about I knew immediately it would be an interesting read. Who doesn’t like a book about magic, faeries, wizards and the fight of good versus evil?

The book starts with Kerberos, the Dark Mage, arriving at the shore of Syren a magical city. His goal is to take over the city and make it his own. He is greeted by a vampire, Denella and she tells him she will assist him in his plans. He then meets a faerie, Seana, the daughter of King Oberon. She is concerned for him and tries to discourage him to change his plans. We also meet Gailyn, the Phoenix Mage that watches over Syren. Not everything is as it first appears with the characters in the story. They are very well defined and each has a depth of emotions. I found it to be a very enjoyable story. I look forward to reading more from this author.