Review: Read original version
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 29, 2013
This book was originally released as two separate books: "Be Careful What you Wish For" and "The Horror of Magic".  Here are my reviews, which are as a result split:"Be Careful What you Wish For"Disclosure: I received a free copy of this e-book through a giveaway site, with the request that I provide an honest review once I had a chance to read it.Long-time friends and gaming buddies Tim, Brandon, Adam, Michelle, Chelsea, and Blake gathered for their regular D&D; game. Afterward, Michelle proposed to Adam and gave him the unique ring she found in the dusty old pawn show with the creepy, one-eyed proprietor. After a round of hearty congratulations, Adam did the worst thing you can possibly do with an unknown artifact - he made a wish. Now the magic and wonder of D&D; has come into the real world, affecting everyone and everything that Adam comes into contact with - except Adam himself. He will not be affected until every other person in the world is first. With the help of his friends, who now have a variety of powers and talents, Adam sets out to explore this brave, new world.First of all, I was surprised by how entertained I was at this story. When I was first reading it and figured out what the gist of it would be, I thought to myself "oh, this has been done ..." But Black really finds a way to make this idea show some fresh sides. While his characters are a bit cliché at times, they are entertainingly so, and while I would have loved to have seen evenmore development and backstory for all of them, this was sufficient for a light read, and the development that was there was well-done. Book two is to be called "The Horror of Magic," and was originally to be released in 2011 - no word on when it will actually be completed. Recommended for fans of fantasy and magical realism.After reading the book and posting the above review, I was hired to edit the book for re-release. I do not receive remuneration based upon sales."The Horror of Magic"Book info GenreSci-fi/Horror Reading Level: AdultDisclosure: I edited this book for the author. I do not receive a portion of sales.Synopsis: The (unfortunately) long awaited sequel to the novel Be Careful What You Wish For, continues the story of Michelle, Adam, Chelsea, Blake, Brandon and Timothy, as they face new challenges in a world wracked by magic. In the course of these chapters, they will discover... the true horror of magic.My Thoughts: I enjoyed the first book and liked this one even more. Watching the characters as they learn about their new powers and the effects they have on those around them is fascinating. Black is going to a lot of trouble to create a brave new world with these characters, and from what he's told me there is a lot of great stuff coming up. If you enjoyed gaming, if you like seeing good world-building, definitely check out the Saga of the New Gods series.