5 STARS Sword and sorcery for grown-ups.

By Kerry J Donovan "Crime thriller author"on May 4, 2015

In Born to Magic, Mr Wind has created a fantasy world set on a post-apocalyptic Earth three thousand years into the future. Naveah is populated by mutated creatures--beautifully created and described by the author--and based upon animals we know an almost recognise, There are small pockets of humans living and thriving after a war to defeat the Dark Ones. Gifted women possess powers of magic and use them to protection and defence. But...The Dark Ones are massing at their borders.In the first instalment of the Tales of Naveah, we follow the journey of Areenna and Mikaal as they head for The Island (Manhatten?) on a quest to enlightenment and power. The real fly in ointment is that Mikaal, son of the High King Roth, also possesses magical, but unformed powers. He is the first man born with such power. Unschooled in the magic arts, he and Areenna must join forces to defeat a host of evil creatures that bar their route.I'm not doing the story justice, but trust me, if you like fantasy fiction and sword and sorcery novels, you'll love this.I'm certainly looking forward to others in the series and to immersing myself in Mr Wind's world, Neveah. A backwards place with the potential to be heavenly (sorry, couldn't help myself).Nice one, Mr Wind, keep on doing what you're doing. .

5 STARS

OMGGreat book kept me on my toes wondering what was going to happen next. I literally couldn't put my iPad down. I would recommend this book to everyone, you guys don't know what you are missing.  —Michelle, Amazon Reviewer

5 STARS Enchanting and simply irresistible!

By Effrosyni Moschoudi  

This book has astounded me. For one, this genre is not my cup of tea. Although I love science fiction, I’m not a big fan of fantastical worlds, especially when a medieval type of life is involved. Yet, this book has been a delightful surprise for me.Other than enjoying the enchanting story of Princess Areenna and Prince Mikaal who set out on a treacherous journey to save their magical world, I was also greatly amazed by the concept of the storyline. David Wind has set this world into the very far future of the USA, at a time when worldwide terrorism has used technology to pollute the world with radiation, ending civilization as we know it.In his fantastical world, the author introduces an array of mutated animals that all appear intriguing as well as surprisingly endearing, so much that they made me wish they existed in the real world; treygones and kraals in particular. There are beautiful descriptions of forestland, rivers and medieval-type castles and keeps and in this world, the women are revered and have magical powers. When the dark forces who have destroyed the world as we know it today return to try and rule even this new, devastated world, the gifted Areenna is summoned to travel with Prince Mikaal to The Island as to come face to face with the bare truth about the destruction that was brought upon it. On their way there, they get to know each other better as friends, they gather new gifts from other realms and of course, they get to master their newly acquired abilities that will help them in their final battle against Evil.David Wind has created a world that expresses magic in every way; not just with the sparks and orbs of light that are expelled into the air with every wave and flick of the youngsters’ hands, but also with the suitably old-fashioned dialogue and the masterfully described scenes of the magnificent landscape. This amazing future world is simply irresistible and as I read on, I felt suitably mesmerized by it. I’ve had the best ‘mind trip’ of my life in years with this book. A true gem of its genre. Well done, David Wind!I’m already looking forward to the next book in the Tales of Navaeh Series as to see what else this highly imaginative author has in store for the reader.Don’t miss out. If you love fantasy, trust me, you want to read this book!

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5 STARS Perfect mix of fantasy and science fiction

By Nicholas C. Rossis "Nicholas C. Rossis" 

This was the first book of David Wind's that I've read, but from the very first paragraph I knew he's an accomplished story-teller. I devoured the book in a few hours, unable to put it down. A unique mix of fantasy and science fiction, Born to Magic follows the adventures of a gifted caster and the only man to possess magical abilities in a post-apocalyptic Earth, destroyed 3,000 years ago by terrorists.The action was flawless, as was the writing and pacing. And yet, what I most enjoyed was the philosophy behind the story. I usually prefer a less maniheistic look of the world in my books (more grey than black and white), but Wind offers fascinating insight in the male and female psyche. The Island scenes were particularly haunting and I find myself thinking back to them every now and then.I can hardly wait for the next book in the series!I received an ARC copy by the author, in exchange for an honest review.

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5 STARS Could Not Stop Reading!

By Super antpod

Born to Magic by David Wind In the aftermath of worldwide terrorism, a new world is born: Nevaeh! It’s where medieval/magical kingdoms exist in consensus under the rule of High King Roth and his wife Enaid; and only women are gifted with natural psychic ability, while Men focus on learning the physical arts of combat. However, the Dark Ones have already infiltrated the kingdoms with spies, and are rallying their forces for another war. Areenna, gifted with the most powerful psychic abilities, is Nevaeh’s best hope.Born to Magic is an unusual epic fantasy adventure. The premise and overarching message was the hideous and very real threat of annihilation by a former enemy. It’s unusual because the minor message of the story is that whatever has happened in the past, society must be open-minded to change; and is ironic because it introduces a new world within a new world? This introduction is brought about when Areenna is destined to be joined by Mikaal, son of High King Roth, on an adventure. Both are told of their importance to one another and must go on a journey of discovery to realise their full potential. On their adventure they clash not just with dark forces, but also the status quo of Nevaeh. Their coming will bring about a change that must occur for the sake of human survival.Once I read the lines ‘He is not Olrac!’ I knew I was in for something profound. The first half of the book was bursting with anticipation, where dangers lurked everywhere, and was imbued with some kind of writing sixth-sense, where the reader knows something perilous is going to happen. It’s exactly this kind of writing that attaches me to this author’s work. Once the second half of the story commenced, I could not stop reading! Expect deranged dark forces hunting while the protagonists must grow and adapt to survive. Areenna and Mikaal forge a believable connection that really allows the reader to get inside their heads, and warps you into a world where the saving of a kingdom is paramount. Imaginatively crafted, yet also familiar, mutated magical beasts roam the lands. Humans form bonds with many of these beasts, which along with magic, brings them closer to the Earth.Other than this being a fantasy adventure written by David Wind, there wasn’t another compelling reason why I should have been as exhilarated as I was with this. The storyline was simply sublime and I will be reading more of this series.