With a month to go until the release of A Maker of Magic, I received some great news from Literary Titan. They gave me the first editorial review of my new dark fantasy tale, and FIVE STARS, no less. I appreciate having my work independently reviewed and getting such praise from Literary Titan gives me the confidence as an independent author.

A Maker of Magic by Mark Piggott is an expansive military fantasy built around Levi Richter, a rare Enchanter who can create spells and magical weapons but struggles to cast magic conventionally. Alongside Danielle Nichols, the formidable Blademancer known as the Sword of the Lawgiver, Levi grows from a gifted student into an inventor, soldier, nobleman, and possible fulfillment of an ancient prophecy. The long war between Engressia and the undead Ebon Abyss gives the story its scale, while Levi’s loyalty to his family gives it a clear emotional center. At heart, it’s a heroic adventure about turning an unusual talent into a source of strength.

A Maker of Magic is a bighearted and action-heavy fantasy for readers who like detailed combat, magical craftsmanship, loyal companions, bold romance, and heroes willing to carry enormous responsibilities. Levi’s progression from underestimated Enchanter to genuine force of change is satisfying because his victories grow from curiosity, preparation, and devotion to others. The final revelation also casts the apparent triumph in a more complicated light and opens an intriguing path beyond this volume. It’s an energetic tale with the confident sweep of a saga that has more story left to tell.

You can read the entire review at Literary Titan or listen to it on their Spotify podcast. Honestly, listening to the review on a podcast gives the book a whole new meaning. A Maker of Magic is available for preorder on Amazon. The dark fantasy releases on October 28.