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If you like any sort of fantasy fiction then The Last Days of Magic by Mark Tompkins is a must read novel that you’ll love.
The Last Days of Magic is set in the past where Ireland is the last magical stronghold in the world. But it is under threat. The Vatican is determined to wipe out all creatures and men with magic. All creatures and men with magic came from fallen angels mating with humans. The Vatican believes that this is against God’s will. In Ireland you have the Morrigna (twins that wield the power of the triple Goddess and are born when Ireland is in a time of great need) Sidhe (faeries), Druids, Witches, Sorcerers and the formations. The formations are hostile creatures that live in the water around Ireland and have kept it protected from invading ships. |
But a plot is underway for King Richard in England to conquer Ireland, supported by the Vatican.
The Last Days of Magic mixes mythology, magic and fantasy wonderfully. It’s a gripping story, with a wide range of compelling characters, that is easy to read, captivating and thoroughly enjoyable.
It’s a novel about how Ireland falls to the English and the Vatican and the parts played by the magnificent characters which includes:
- Aisling & Anya – twins and aspects of the triple Goddess.
- Liam – Aisling & Anya protector. His mother is Sidhe, his father human.
- Brigid – High Priestess of the Order of Macha.
- Conor – Aisling’s love interest.
- Jordan – Marshal/Vatican Representative.
- Najia – Jodan’s lover and a Witch.
- Ty – A fascinating creature and character. Immune to all spells and enchantments.
- Richard – King of England.
- Isabeau – Queen of France and Grand High Sorciere of a Coven.
The Last Days of Magic is an average length novel and this meant it had some restrictions.
First character growth felt like sudden jumps. This was due to the time hopping required in the average length novel to cover the scope of what Tompkins wanted to cover.
Second that only snip its from the war between the Irish and English were written about. Again for the same reason: the large scope of the idea being fit into an average length novel.
Tompkins could have turned his idea for The Last Days of Magic into a series of novels. I would have bought, read, enjoyed and recommended them all – due to Tompkins well thought out plots, brilliant description, completely real characters and engaging writers voice.
The Last Days of Magic is available to buy on Amazon and at all good book shops.
Review soon,
Antony
