Kindle Edition Download from Smashwords (eBook) Amazon Amazon "Seeking Dr. Magic" Category:  Fantasy Publisher: Createspace ISBN-10:  1481925628 Type: Fiction Pages: 220 Copyright: March 22, 2013 ISBN-13: 9781481925624 Price: $0.99 (eBook) Feats of magic astound the world. Detective Hetfield suspects a wizard's behind it.  Chaos reigns around the world. Strange creatures, accorded the title "Phantom Ninjas" by the media, are leaping off tall buildings and somersaulting back up without any scratch - and then disappear. There follows more spontaneous acts of magic, confounding the world. Who - or what - is responsible? In the middle of the mystery arrives Detective Hetfield, a private investigator just recently retired from the FBI, who is accustomed to fame as a star witness in the murder trial of a beloved actress. Hetfield, seeking ever more celebrity to boost his profile, uses the media to put forward the theory that a person of extraordinary magical powers is behind all the incidents, and labels him Dr. Magic. Hetfield gets much more than what he bargained for when that powerful being does exist - in the form of a young man long disillusioned with his past - and cruelly takes him up on his offer.       Excerpt Chaos reigns around the world. Strange creatures, accorded the title "Phantom Ninjas" by the media, are leaping off tall buildings and somersaulting back up without any scratch - and then disappear. There follows more spontaneous acts of magic, confounding the world. Who - or what - is responsible? In the middle of the mystery arrives Detective Hetfield, a private investigator just recently released from the FBI due to an on-the-job injury. Hetfield, who arose to fame as a star witness in the murder trial of a beloved actress, uses the media to put forward the theory that a person of extraordinary magical powers is behind all the incidents, and labels him Dr. Magic. Hetfield gets much more than what he bargained for when that powerful being does exist - in the form of a young man long disillusioned with his past - and cruelly takes him up on his offer.

A Must-Read
I wasn't sure about this book when going into it, but the writing sucked me in and I thoroughly enjoyed it. This is the most ORIGINAL book I have read in years. I did not like the detective at first. He's arrogant and is all about being famous, but he grew on me after he began to care about the other main character. From the first page this is an intriguing read with some surprises and a lot of heart. I was rooting for Dr. Magic the whole time, hoping he would have a happy ending. I don't want to give anything away, so I will stop here. If you are on the fence about reading this book, jump on the right side. Read it. You won't be disappointed.

Super Rad and Smooth
Seeking Dr. Magic is smooth and flows all the way to the end. Detective Hetfield is real, funny, and reacts as one should when placed in the situation they're in. Dr. Magic was enticing, intriguing, and spicy. There chemistry was unique and entertaining.

What I loved best here from the author was pacing and control. This novel has a noticeable flow that keeps you flipping pages to the end arrives. This is weird I know, but I felt like I could just keep reading, forever. I guess that means I'm a fan. What helps? A great supporting cast. Everyone mingling around these two mains put a solid effort forward.

Overall, super cool, super intelligent and smooth novel. I will most definitely be passing this one on to all of my buds. I already have given it recognition on every social media platform I'm on. Give this one a shot for sure.


Comic book story with seasoned fame-seeking PI and a super being with powers
Seeking Dr Magic had a very comic book feel about it, where two arch enemies are pitted against each other. Like the relationship between Joker and Batman, these two need each other like fire and water.

The protagonist is Tony Hetfield, Ex-FBI and self-made private investigator who has a thirst for fame. He gets more than he bargains for when his media interview is interrupted by a strange occurrence; Phantom Ninjas who somersault off tall buildings without a scratch. Hetfield deduces that a man called Dr Magic is behind this work of magic, and he begins his trial of tracking down Dr Magic and finding out who he is. The two begin a quid pro quo as Dr Magic uses his magic to transport Hetfield from Chicago to New York at a blink of an eye, and then begins their strangely co-dependent relationship.

Throughout the book, Hetfield believes that Dr Magic is not an evil man, and he hides the identity of his nemesis from the FBI and US Government. Dr Magic is a 21 year old boy who just wants some recognition and fame for his amazing powers, which Hetfield relates to throughout the book. How Hetfield deduces who Dr Magic is and how he came to be is true of his PI caliber, as he learns how to side step Dr Magic's threats and uses his investigative skills to get to the bottom of the mystery.

The way the media, FBI and general population responded to Hetfield, in his celebrity status as the man who named Dr Magic, reminded me of a comic book. These characters are blown out of the water by several traits, especially the villain and his thirst for power and Hetfield and his need for fame. While the whole world is in awe of Dr Magic and fears him, it's Hetfield that breaks him out of his pattern and believes in him.

Overall, I enjoyed Seeking Dr Magic, it's a story that pretty much shows you that anything is possible if you set your mind to it. It's a story about believing in yourself and taking responsibility for your actions. I'd recommend this story to readers of all ages, with it's mystery, suspense and action.

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