Author David Mackay spends more time in his second book at a frenetic pace, with punchier dialog, energetic chases, and action sequence that drip off the page with exquisite descriptions.  Thirty Turns of the Sand (The Eldormaar Book 2) is the kind of sophomore turnaround that readers want out of a good thriller-cum-epic fantasy.  After introducing the world and setting up the rules in the series opener, Mackay gets to flex his writing muscles even further in the sequel, and he nails down pacing, whether it’s the pace of each chapter, or the time in which each new puzzle piece falls into place.  With new characters revealed in the land of Enntonia, Mackay has a set of playthings that he can continue to unravel, entertaining readers throughout.

‘Some say life is a journey and fate has already chosen our path. Others believe we create our own destiny.’                                                          

When a chance encounter on a windswept plateau prompts him to take an uncharacteristic course of action, vagabond Hendrick Stanner’s luck appears to take a turn for the worse.

Well versed in the intricacies of multi-world existences, Scaraven the wizard drifts between realities under the alias of Messenger Two Cups, a jovial character with an enchanted flask and a penchant for Silver Birch tea. On his return to the land of Enntonia, there are secrets to be shared and questions to be answered: a mythical island realm, a woman with an intriguing account of strange phenomenon in the Eastern Forest, and a young girl from a distant plain of existence whose first sight of the ocean sparks the beginning of a life-changing adventure.

As his plans go further awry, Hendrick Stanner becomes a fugitive in the eyes of the law and with a sinister presence stalking him, the bounty hunters on his trail might just be the least of his worries.

And as Messenger Two Cups watches over events in Enntonia, an ancient teaching becomes ever more relevant.

‘Intervention can be dangerous; and yet, at times, essential.’

Mackay tells a grand tale across many chapters that all feel rewarding in their scope, yet many of them reel you in with their brevity.  There’s an addictive quality there that always has eager explorers promising themselves, ‘just one more.’  This return to The Eldormaar is even more epic than the first book in the series, and it holds the promise of so much more as readers continue to explore.  Mackay is clearly passionate about the worlds he fashions here, and that should mean we’ll be heading back to this series soon.  But this book will definitely sate your appetite for thrilling, fantastic stories in the meantime.  Check out Thirty Turns of the Sand (The Eldormaar Book 2) on Amazon today!

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Within a few paragraphs of reading The Sea of Lucidity, Book 1 of The Eldormaar, you suspect that things are not all that they seem.  After a few pages, you know for sure.  Author David Mackay twists and bends his debut portal fantasy into perfect shape, unleashing strange mysteries and fulfilling revelations.  The Sea of Lucidity stuns with its story, but is driven forward on the backs of captivating characters who readers will want to grow closer to as they explore their own philosophical journeys, and contemplate the very nature of their existence.

Losing his way in Farnwaar Forest, ranger Taro Brook stumbles upon a startling discovery.

Unaware of the hooded riders approaching his settlement, Morusk begins to suspect that things may not be all they seem.

In the land of Enntonia, the Scribe of Bog-Mire Towers fears the return of a dark menace he had hoped would stay forever banished.

And in the sparkling city of Craton, Procrastinator Vardoger is presented with a troublesome dilemma; a quandary that could change everything.

Stranded in unfamiliar surroundings where the concept of time appears to hold no relevance, Taro Brook reluctantly accepts help from Sanna Vrai, a woman whose ability to navigate between worlds appears beyond question, and Messenger Two Cups, a chattering individual with an insatiable tea addiction.

As events unfold, and the enormity of his situation becomes ever more apparent, Taro Brook comes to accept that there may be more to the Messenger and his bizarre claims than he was first willing to concede and, in his pursuit of a return to normality, he is faced with a chilling prospect…

Things may never be the same again.

A book that explores many worlds, The Sea of Lucidity is proof of a storyteller’s passion and devotion to the grand tapestry he fashions.  Mackay covers a lot of ground in the first book, but every chapter feels brisk and rewarding, urging readers to continue along and unlock whatever new doors await before them.  Though it is an epic undertaking, it might be tackled in a single sitting, as it proves to be difficult to put down.  One can only hope that a sequel is not far from release, as the reveals leave much to be further explored.  Check out The Sea of Lucidity: Book 1 of The Eldormaar on Amazon today!

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