Description
When a fellow Manamancer disappears, Warden Matt Hamblin is thrust into a shadowy underworld where magic masks deadly intentions. Chasing cryptic clues across continents, he uncovers a trail of kidnappings and horrific murders that stretch through the hidden societies of magic users worldwide. On top of that, he must train a new probationary Warden—an added responsibility that could cost him precious time and put them both in danger. As deception, betrayal, and forbidden knowledge mount, the line between hunter and hunted blurs, and only the sharpest wits survive.
Spence (verified owner) –
— early feedback from readers of *Feints & Deception*
“The atmospheric writing is confident, the pacing is controlled, and the final image — a child’s scream in an empty park — is exactly the kind of ending that makes a reader turn the page.”
“What hooked me: The opening line is strong: “The weather felt deceptively normal.” That word “deceptively” immediately signals danger beneath a placid surface. I also appreciated the quick grounding in a relatable scene—two moms, strollers, a playground. The shift from ordinary to ominous (gold mana, the predator, the ripple) worked well. Rhetta’s disappearance landed with real shock.”
“Hey Spence! Just finished Chapter 1 and I’m hooked, you have a great handle on building tension.”