Spellbound
“A well-written and cleverly presented fantasy with strong characters and surprising plot twists, this saga should appeal to those who enjoyed its predecessor as well as fans of Terry Brooks and L. E. Modesitt Jr.”  —Library Journal,starred review “Charlton succeeds brilliantly here; this is no mere setup for the final installment. Absolutely not to be missed.”  —Kirkus Reviews,starred review “Spellboundis an adventure fantasy filled with mystery, interesting characters and a unique world that mixes the fantasy clichés so many of us know and love, with a brand new feel that is purely Charlton.”  —Bookworm Blues “Spellboundis a daring new work of fantasy that pushes theSpellwrighttrilogy closer to its conclusion while remaining just as emotionally and intellectually challenging as the first installment.”  —Rob Will Review “The story is loaded with interesting characters, a story that works well and that comes unexpectedly at points, and a world that is worth returning to often.”—Worlds in a Grain of Sand Praise forSpellwright “I’m fascinated to see what happens next, and will be following every word with the absorption of an apprentice spellwright. You will be, too.”—Tad Williams, bestselling author ofShadowmarch “Think words can’t hurt you? Sometimes they can kill. The spells of textual magic of this enthralling tale will demonstrate how.”—Terry Brooks,New York Timesbestselling author “An enjoyable, well-written novel, with a satisfying conclusion.”—SFX Magazine, 4.5 stars “A refreshingly new look at magic and the power of words. Nicodemus is a strong protagonist, but the supporting cast is equally as memorable. This series opener [will] resonate in the reader’s mind. Highly recommended.”  —Library Journal, starred review “Spellwrightbrims with a love for the genre and a thrill for written language.”—Chicago Sun-Times