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Just as the main novel, this short prequel offers character development and emotions mixed perfectly with that dark and sinister setting. The magic system regarding the necromancy is presented very well and the main character is even more intriguing and enough morally grey that you instantly like him and follow his journey with curiosity and pleasure.

I really enjoyed this preview into the world of Malfus - a necromancer in a world where necromancy is not only illegal but punishable by death. He has left/escaped from an acaedmy teaching him to wield his powers and carrying a piece of an old lover/friend with him on his journey! There ae a lot of questions raised by this book which is good as it makes me want to find out more information regarding the world and Malfus himself. It was a fast paced often gruesome introduction to the world and I want to know more.

A well-written storyline screamed an exciting tale of a necromancer, zombies and ghouls. For a prequel of a novel soon to be released, it had all the earmarks of an intense, adrenaline-filled adventure, beginning to end.

Casey Sutton does an great Job with with making a short story draw you in and make you want more!

I found this to be one the best self-published fantasy books I've read in a long time.

Nothing in the story felt forced. Malfus with his slightly comedic situations and sarcastic internal dialogue, caused me to chuckle & appeared so natural. He was real, and so much was revealed but simultaneously so little as well.

The haphazard adventures of a self-taught necromancer trying to find his way in a world that hates & outlawed his study, looks for a way to further research to accomplish his ultimate goal.

Sutton took an old magic & puts a fresh spin on it, making it seem new. His newness using it, makes you believe there's so much more that is in store for its use.

Then there are the illustrations & Maps....both Very cool! I'm genuinely excited by the full book and I read Alot of fantasy. If this is any Indication of how his next novel plays out, you'll find a longtime fan! Bravo!

Very fun quick read. Has me excited for the full release coming up and I will definitely be getting that once it comes out. Funny and bloody when it needs to be and takes barely any time to get through at all.