First installment in the Magic Library Chronicles. Jimmy is transported into a magic place where he learns to confront his fears.
Excerpt
"It sure is a beautiful thing eh Jimmy?"
"It sure is Mr. Mac," a not terribly ugly but nerdy Jimmy replied adjusting his black military style, birth control glasses.
"Anything I can help you find today? How about an adventure to the Orient, or how about something with a ship on the high seas, or perhaps a space odyssey? What do you think?"
"I'm not sure yet. Maybe something with Knights, and pretty maidens," combing his fingers through his uncombed wavy blond hair.
"You're my kind of guy Jimmy. I know just where to look, follow me."
Mr. Mac waddled his way around a few tables with students studying and led Jimmy toward the far edge of the library. He turned up one row and then around to another finally stopping. Short and fat his shirt half tucked he scratched his crusty beard. He eyeballed book titles long and hard and then stroked his balding head. "I'll be right back." After a few minutes Mr. Mac wheeled a tall stepping ladder up to the very edge he studied. As he climbed to the top he smiled:
"This one your gonna love my boy," handing the book to Jimmy. Jimmy held the book and examined the cover. Leather bound, old and worn the book felt ancient. Large Gothic lettering colored in gold read "THE TALE of the MYSTERIOUS KNIGHT."
"This book is a special one Jimmy. It's magic."
"Magic?"
When John Gideon is transported to the extraordinary world of Illúmaril, he’ll soon discover that his entire existence has been leading up to the shocking destiny he’ll soon fulfill.
A half-zythian bard gets caught up in an affair with the Duchess of Highlake. The Duke wants him dead and our hero is forced to flee through a forest that no one has ever returned from.
