Release: October 13th, 2020
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
Source: The writereads
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Not all magicians go to schools of magic.
Adam Binder has the Sight. It’s a power that runs in his bloodline: the ability to see beyond this world and into another, a realm of magic populated by elves, gnomes, and spirits of every kind. But for much of Adam’s life, that power has been a curse, hindering friendships, worrying his backwoods family, and fueling his abusive father’s rage.
Years after his brother, Bobby, had him committed to a psych ward, Adam is ready to come to grips with who he is, live his life on his terms, find love, and maybe even use his magic to do some good. While hoping to track down his missing father, Adam follows a trail of cursed artifacts to Denver, only to discover that an ancient and horrifying spirit has taken possession of Bobby’s wife.
It isn’t long before Adam becomes the spirit’s next target. To survive the confrontation, save his sister-in-law, and learn the truth about his father, Adam will have to risk bargaining with very dangerous beings … including his first love.
About the Author:
David R. Slayton grew up in Guthrie, Oklahoma, where finding fantasy novels was pretty challenging and finding fantasy novels with diverse characters was downright impossible. Now he lives in Denver, Colorado, with his partner, Brian, and writes the books he always wanted to read. White Trash Warlock is his first novel. In 2015, David founded Trick or Read, an annual initiative to give out books along with candy to children on Halloween and uplift lesser-known authors or those from marginalized backgrounds. Find him online at www.DavidRSlayton.com.
White Trash Warlock Review:
“White Trash Warlock” is a very creative urban fantasy novel that had me turning the pages.
I love reading fantasy novels, but I must say this book stands out because of the LGBTQ aspect. I loved how the author focused equal time on Adam’s relationships and his feelings. In quite a few fantasy novels, the focus is mainly on the plot and the world-building. However, in this book, the author gave equal importance to the action and character development. Whether it be Perak, Vic, or even Tanner (in a few scenes), the author realistically writes Adam’s feelings.
Similarly, Adam is a beautiful character with flaws but someone that connects with the reader. I loved his tense relationship with Robert. At times, I was not too fond of Robert for the way he treats Adam. However, towards the climax, I liked Robert too! I also enjoyed Adam’s relationship with Vic. It was somewhat different because their relationship was not a gradual one and forced under unusual circumstances. On a side note, I loved Sue, even if she only appeared for a few scenes.
Furthermore, the author also blended the world-building and fantasy elements nicely. I cannot believe that this is the author’s debut novel, because he did a terrific job! We have elves, leprechauns, giants, and dragons. The evil spirit, a creature that would probably give me nightmares, nevertheless, made the story very entertaining. I also loved the concept of “Spirit Walking.” As this is the first book in the series, I understand why some of the storylines were open-ended.
Overall, “White Trash Warlock” is an excellent start to the Adam Binder series, and I cannot wait to see how it continues!
Book Tour Schedule
I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the White Trash Warlock by David R. Slayton Blog Tour hosted by The writereads.
