Delver Magic Book IX: Joint Intentions


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After witnessing his own soul during an encounter with Reiculf—the lord of all demons—Ryson Acumen's unquenchable curiosity blossoms as he hopes to comprehend the larger meaning of his inner essence. While he begins a quest of spiritual understanding, he meets an old adversary on a quest of his own. The wizard of crimson spells, Neltus, has lost his magical core. Without it, he is unable to embrace the red energy which served him in so many ways. Determined to regain what was removed from him, the coreless wizard takes uncharacteristic risks, and without the delver's knowledge, joins forces with creatures of far more wicked intent. From the desert to the western shores, Neltus leads Ryson through twisted passages of betrayal. Foes from the past combine forces to threaten every level of existence, and the delver faces a warped menace in a new realm of deceit. In one devastating wave of upheaval, demons are freed from the restrictions which held them within their breeding grounds. Colossal fiends capable of destroying entire cities are unleashed on the land, and even the spirit warrior who guards Ryson's hometown is unable to stop them. The delver and his allies face a whirlwind of treachery as they stumble from one disaster to another. While the threats to Uton continue to grow, the delver takes control of the battle and brings the fight back to the demons' breeding grounds. Returning his focus to his initial quest, Ryson breaks through new barriers and allows a growing enlightenment of his inner essence to guide him against his enemies. A new perspective of the spirit offers the one path which may allow him to defeat the devious menace and save his friends.




Delver Magic Book X: Search and Discover


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Beyond the land of Uton where Ryson Acumen makes his home, the barrier which once surrounded Demonsheol has fallen. Demons can move freely from one realm to another and return to their homeland without consequence. The destruction of the barrier allows one demon taskmaster to make a startling choice which drastically impacts both realms. Turmoil does not end with the actions of a single beast. In Dark Spruce Forest, a seemingly innocent experiment turns into tragedy. The elf camp is thrown into chaos and the wizard Jure falls into a state of absolute despair. Unable to cope with the calamity, the wizard begins a journey toward self-destruction. Ryson is forced to act on several fronts. He must find Jure, stabilize the elf camp, and deal with a renegade primeval. When the delver finally faces the demon, he discovers that far more is at stake than any territorial claim. He struggles in a vicious battle only to realize that certain decisions are beyond his influence. In hoping to save the land as well as his own conscience, Ryson discovers the one possible solution is also a chance for redemption.




Delver Magic Book XV: Broken Existence


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Informed by a perceptive spell caster that gaps within the currents of magic reveal an ominous threat, Ryson Acumen begins his search for an individual capable of seizing magical influence. As the delver explores the forest of Dark Spruce, he discovers a curious trail of elves and dark creatures. He faces a perplexing wave of magical disturbances which encourage him to continue his pursuit even as they present challenging obstacles to overcome. While he remains on the trail, Ryson faces the convergence of another threat. In Demonsheol, Rul Saattan allows a human wizard to shape events within the demon breeding grounds. In an attempt to topple the forces of destiny, the demon lord unleashes the chaos of free will across his domain, and the structures of fate begin to tremble at the prospect. Though barriers around the realm restrict Rul's influence, they cannot contain the desires of a frustrated wizard intent on destroying the delver. When Ryson ultimately confronts both the demon lord and the wizard, he faces more than a test of faith. He is forced to consider the potentially conflicting roles of choice and destiny. The delver cannot dismiss the mysteries placed into his consciousness, but uncovering the answers threatens to leave him broken and vulnerable to the influence of the demon lord




Delver Magic Book XIV: Conflict of Purpose


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After the tragic demise of a magic caster, Ryson Acumen questions the apparent injustices involved within the struggles of life and death. As he considers the apparent contradictions presented within past conflicts, he receives three prophetic visions from the Sword of Decree. The images contain scenes of death and destruction. There is no apparent connection within the horrors he witnesses, but he knows that all three tragedies could occur within days. Unwilling to allow such devastation to go unchallenged, he begins a search for answers. He believes the visions are connected to certain magical enchantments placed within the blade. He enlists the aid of two powerful spell casters as he hopes to unravel the mysteries of ancient energy and to defeat the misguided magic which thrives in shadows. As the visions move closer to reality, Ryson realizes he must do more than prevent a tragedy. By accepting his role among forces he can never possibly comprehend, he becomes part of a larger design to save the entire land from devastation.




Delver Magic Book XIII: Concealed by Deceit


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A wizard capable of casting in shadow magic seeks out Ryson Acumen in hopes of examining the Sword of Decree. The magic caster believes there is a secret hidden in the sword. Through the power of shadow, he tells the delver he can examine the history of the blade's enchantment. When Ryson decides to investigate further, he ventures into the heart of Dark Spruce Forest. He follows a trail of magic unaware of the deception behind the tale. When he returns home, he finds the town of Burbon under siege by an army of goblins and an old enemy waiting to exact revenge. Still believing the sincerity of the magic caster, Ryson follows the wizard's advice in hopes of removing the dark creatures from the land. He realizes too late that the spell caster has deceived him and that the welfare of the land has been placed in jeopardy. His friends are threatened and face incredible levels of destruction. Even the spirit of Sy Fenden is endangered. Realizing that escape is impossible, Ryson turns to an unexpected guardian and forces a confrontation with the spell caster.




Delver Magic Book XI: Emptiness Filled


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Ryson Acumen watches sweeping changes rush across different realms and alter the lives of his friends and family. Rebellion explodes across Demonsheol as the demon breeding grounds split into opposing factions. The reign of the Rul Saattan is not only questioned, but challenged by a beast defying the accepted structure of authority. With the rebellion threatening to unleash chaos into other lands, the delver attempts to bring stability to the realm of demons. As these events unfold, Ryson realizes that his wife, Linda, might be the key to finally ending the demonic threat to all of Uton. The delver must race across the land to enlist the help of old friends and questionable allies. Together, they forge a plan to fight across multiple realms and within varying stages of existence. He must rely on the depth of his devotion and the strength of his wife's faith. It is a fight for the future as well as a struggle to accept the truth of the past.




Delver Magic Book XII: Essence of the Chase


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Ryson Acumen wakes one morning to find his hometown surrounded by elves. A thrust of magic places the town of Burbon under the cover of a powerful spell, and only when the human village is completely sealed off does the elf leader, Standish Loftber, reveal his demands. Loftber knows that the human wizard, Jure, has taken possession of elf essence, and the elves will not leave until they retrieve what is rightfully theirs. Jure refuses to simply abandon what he views as a precious gift. He vows to retain the essence and swears to strive against any attempt to remove the magical energy. In hopes of escaping the town, the wizard enlists the help of his friends and companions. Ryson and Linda Acumen, Holli Brances, and Enin work with the wizard to break through the elf spell of distortion. The delver leads the group, utilizing his skills to deceive the elves and conceal any hint of a trail. They flee to the dark lands and struggle to find the one path which will steer them clear of a grave and costly confrontation with the elves.




When Do I See God?


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Death is not the end of existence for Steven Drilach. After his body is crushed in a flood, he finds himself in the afterlife, but his surroundings are stark and empty. He maintains his memories and his identity, but the spiritual existence appears to lack the purpose and clarity he always hoped to find. Despite his confusion, he consents to the assistance of a guide. He is shown the connections between the physical world and the spirit plane, and he discovers the importance of acceptance. As he journeys back to earth, he encounters lost souls, and through their experiences, he learns to face his own personal doubts and to remove the barriers which separate him from God.




Counterproductive Man


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He works for the United States Federal Government to ensure the slower pace of progress. He hates unobstructed innovation and accelerated invention. He believes in doing things the hard way, even the wrong way, but especially the inefficient way. To him, waste is just another way to utilize resources, and incompetence is a prized characteristic of human nature. He is… Counterproductive Man! As a fully licensed agent of the government, it is his sworn duty to protect the interests of the United States by thwarting ingenuity and productivity. Utilizing his own methods of obstruction, he has accepted the role of a hero with enhanced capabilities. He can leap tall buildings with the aid of a magnetic jump pack, and he can break glass with his sonic disruptor pen. With every department of the United States Government at his disposal, he can bring swift retribution against those that oppose him. Even though he does not work in secret, little is known about this masked crusader. For many inventors, he is simply the personification of oppressive bureaucracy. Technological advancement in product or process is Counterproductive Man’s enemy, and while he is not the brightest star in the Milky Way, he might be the most annoying. In this story, the origins of his inefficient and combative partner unfold, as do the initial conflicts with his archenemy. Counterproductive Man learns to work with others, something he does not do well, and he feels the stinging pain of defeat. Still, this is a hero that embodies the domineering perseverance of any government agency bent on having its way. He will fight his adversary to the end in order to defeat unbridled progress and to remain true to his name… Counterproductive!




Detached Lives


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Clayton Troblan finds the peace of his solitude disturbed by an insistent stranger. The introverted accountant wonders if his uninvited guest is slightly confused, but after the intruder announces he is from another world, Clay realizes the combative individual might be more than just a harmless distraction. Hoping to pacify the stranger who has described himself as a conveyor, Clay follows his guest and is suddenly transported to Drenna, a world with a unique energy field and no usable metals. The conveyor insists Clay become a judge and settle a growing dispute between two tribal factions. The prospect of engaging aggressive and confrontational council members leaves the accountant desperate to find a way home. Unable to recreate the passage back to Earth, Clay is forced to intervene in the politics of Drenna and place the security of his personal detachment in jeopardy.