When the clock started… can be a little klutzy and her snarky humor rears it’s head at inappropriate times. Also, she’s young and controlling her magic powers isn’t her strong suit. Still, she’s quite sure she’s the best mage assassin ever, but there’s just two problems.
She hasn’t killed anyone, yet.
And she hates the thought of taking a life.
Why did they choose her to kill the most powerful vampire in the world?
The Magician has a powerful artifact. The Necronomicon is a dangerous force. It’s why he had to kill Charlie’s family and he may have to finish the job, unless he can find a better use for her. Nobody is going to derail his plan.
He isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty.
In fact, he enjoys it.
Can Charlie become the thing the vampires, shifters, and warlocks fear most, a silent killer waiting in the shadows?
You’ll love this action-packed book 1 in the series, because it’s a tale of revenge, love, and growth, that will keep you turning the pages.
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The Magician is the first book in The Necronomicon Guardian series and we meet klutzy Charlie who doesn’t appear have to much going for her as far as magic is concerned. And yet, somehow, she gets picked for a job that will get her killed. Instead, she finds herself falling down the rabbit hole and being blackmailed into doing another job that may get her killed!
This is a quick read and the pacing is fast too. It mostly takes place within 24-hours so hold onto your hats. Although you don’t meet any of them in depth, there are numerous characters to tantalise and tease. Personally, I want to see more from Glenda. As for Blade, well, we’ll just have to see what his story is in future books.
As with all of Maya Daniels’ books, it is full of snarky humour and action. I get the feeling this is just the start of a brilliant adventure for Charlie and I can’t wait to see what happens next. A wonderful start to a new series and definitely recommended by me.
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
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I am very new to this author, but I have to come to love her urban fantasy books, and I decided to start this series. At first, I thought Charlie was a teen, but she isn’t. Not only is she a 20-something, but she’s also apt to fall, has magic that is troublesome, and is very sarcastic. I had a great time getting to know her, her uncle, Blade, and several others. We are led down the garden path a couple of times, but I figured out one thing right away. Still, this book is filled with surprises, fast action, and great writing. I am more than ready for the next one. Highly recommend.
The Magician is Book 1 in The Necronomicon Guardian series by Maya Daniels. As I have come to expect from this author, The Magician is a superbly written thrill ride of an adventure that has a unique storyline with exceptional characters, especially Main Character Charlie who you will love. She is an assassin with uncontrolled magic and has never killed anyone. She is given an impossible assignment to kill Nigel Thatcher, a powerful vampire who know one know what he looks like. This is a fast pace thrill ride that is humorous (Charlie’s idea of cursing is hilarious) and unique that will keep you turning pages to the end and leave you wanting more. Excited to see what Maya has in store for Charlie, her friends, and the other characters. I highly recommend this book, you will not be sorry. Received an ARC and this is my voluntary and honest review.
The Magician: A Snarky, Humorous Urban Fantasy Series (The Necronomicon Guardian Book 1) by Maya Daniels is an amazing story that I have had the privilege to read. This is book number one in this amazing start to a brand new series written by a wonderful author. I can not wait to read the rest of this amazing series. I highly recommend this story to everyone who loves reading about vampires, shifters and warlocks then this story is definitely for you.
I read a complimentary Advanced Reader Copy of this book & am voluntarily leaving an honest and unbiased review.
I am in love with this first book of a new series by Maya Daniels. If you love Charlie from the Supernatural TV series, then you’ll adore Charlie, the main character in this series. A character who is thrown into the unknown world of magic and being indoctrinated at a fast pace and action-filled adventure and learning on the fly. Now you see why I say she is like the Supernatural character. She learns to fly on her own and we are left bereft, wondering what is in store for her next. So, if you’re having a Supernatural hangover, pick up this book and fill the void. You will not be disappointed.
An interesting new series. A misfit assassin mage and a vampire, what could go wrong?
Omg, I absolutely LOVED this book!!
Charlie is klutz of an assassin who hasn’t actually assassinated anyone!
Her first official assignment is the biggest target possible and she only has 24hrs to carry out her mission. The mission~ kill Nigel Thatcher, an elusive vampire who nobody knows what he even looks like! Death is very likely.
Theres one huge support for Charlie, her human friend Tia, but Tia has no clue who Charlie really is, until Charlie needs to practise her lying skills. Apparently she does a great job as Tia is off collecting shovels to help hide a non existing body! I loved Charlie and Tias banter and friendship, I cant wait to read book two!! Absolutely amazing start to a series!!
If you have ever read any of Maya Daniel’s books, you could and would understand why she is a best-selling author! In this new series, Charlie Jansen is a mage from a special bloodline. Only thing, she is not as gifted or graceful as her ancestors. She is unique! Oh, and she is also an assassin…who has not killed anyone yet~ She is hired for a job to steal something for someone. She works for The Magician who wants her to find a sacred object. She accepted but is having a hard time finding it. He wants someone killed and she was specifically requested for the job. But things become a lot more complicated! I will read a serious part only to start LOL because of our heroine! Read this book and you will not be disappointed!
This book is the first book in a new series. And I absolutely loved it!! It’s a little different than the other books I have read by this author, but it is awesome!! I loved Charlie, she is a great character. She is sassy and a klutz, but you gotta love her. She speaks and your not sure what will come out of her mouth lol She was picked for a job way over her head. She isn’t able to control her magic, and this job may get her killed. Her mark is the most powerful vampire in the world. She was chosen to kill the vampire, he has a very powerful artifact. Will she be able to kill the vampire? Or will this be her last mission? This book is an epic read. It is full of action, humor, love and I can not wait to see what happens next. I also can’t wait to see where the author takes the other characters. I definitely recommend this book!!!
Charlie has unpredictable magic, she is not really welcome in her clan. She is sent on a job for by her uncle for The Magician. He is the same man that killed her parents. She has no choice but to do the job. The job became very complicated, when her mark turns the table on her. What complicates it for Charlie more, is she is drawn to the mark.
Charlie has no choice but to steal from The Magician in order to save her life. She is not sure if she will get be to and keep her life.
I don’t want to give to much away with this review. This book was really good, there are a lot of great laughs as well. You will be pulling for the character Charlie and her friends. Once you are done this book, you will want the more. I can’t wait to read more in this series. I highly recommend reading this book.
I received a complimentary copy of this book and this is my honest and voluntary review.
Charlie’s unstable, powerful magic leaves her leary of her first mission. Her sarcasm and natural clumsiness don’t help. This is a very entertaining story. I’d love to see Charlie put the bullies in their place before the series end.