Sorcery Reborn

Written by Steve McHugh

Narrated by Simon Mattacks and Elizabeth Knowelden

He doesn’t need a weapon. He is the weapon.

After losing his powers in an epic battle between good and evil, former sorcerer Nate Garrett finds himself living as a humble human in Clockwork, Oregon. While the world thinks Nate is dead, his friends continue to fight against Avalon and the evil it’s intent on spreading.

Avalon’s forces turn up in Clockwork, and Nate’s frustration grows with every passing day his magic doesn’t return. He finds himself trying to stop Avalon’s plans while hiding from enemies who would destroy everything in their path to see him dead.

Avalon’s darkness begins to threaten the people Nate cares about, and an old nemesis returns; magic or no magic, he has no choice but to fight. But will Nate see his magical powers reborn before the entire town—and everyone he loves—is destroyed?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Brilliance Audio
• Release date: Nov 28, 2019
• ISBN: 9781799749219

Steve McHugh

Steve McHugh is the author of the bestselling Hellequin and Avalon Chronicles. He lives in Southampton, on the south coast of England, with his wife and three young daughters. When not writing or spending time with his kids, he enjoys watching movies, reading books and comics, and playing video games.

Reviews for Sorcery Reborn

[majkia · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Well, darn. This didn't work out like I expected. This is a straight follow on to his previous series, which I only read the first book of. Sigh. Now I'm back to that series, because I loved this even though I didn't understand parts based on the previous series.

[kindleifier · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

DisappointingI pre-ordered this when it was first announced and had been looking forward to reading it, but I was actually tempted to give up and not bother finishing the book.Why? Firstly the tediously repetitive swearing by virtually every character. I am coming to really detest such lazy writing. If the author wants to portray most of his characters as foul-mouthed, at least he could introduce some variety, rather than using one word to death and beyond.Secondly, there was too much information and plot building conveyed by lengthy conversations which lacked distinctive character voices and styles or the use of some descriptive prose to help the reader keep track of who was saying what.Thirdly, I found the splitting of the narrative between Nate in the earth realm and Layla and her team in the various realms they visited acted the reduce tension rather than building it.Fourthly, the power (or “powers”, so comic-book has the writing become) of the protagonists has now grown to such an extent that any tactical thinking seems to have been dropped in favour of exchanging huge blows that fling an opponent through walls or break them to pieces, only to have them immediately healed and entering the battle again. What works in a two hour movie or an image-based comic does not work so well in a full length novel.What has happened to the character development of the earlier books - the very thing that makes you want to keep reading about them? If this had been the first McHugh novel I had read I would not have been hooked on the series. Sadly, I think this is going to be the last.

[montzaleew · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Sorcery RebornThe Rebellion Chronicles, Book 1By: Steve McHughNarrated by: Simon Mattacks, Elizabeth KnoweldenI didn't know what this book was about when I bought it. I saw Steve McHugh had a new series so I grabbed it. Then I find it is Nate back from the dead but without powers. A lot happens during that time while living in a quiet little town. In this book he finds out who his father is! Then his family!!! The end gets super awesome! Lots of action, old friends, New creatures, and surprises.Great narration!!! Loved this! Hurry up with the next book!!! Can't hardly wait!!!