Journey to Torcia

Shadow Casters Series, Book 1

De: Jared Woodcox

Narrado por: Aaron Smith

Three casters pursue their destiny. A world’s balance hangs by a thread. Can the very shadows that bind Malgar's fate also be its undoing?

In the land of Malgar, where the essence of balance once weaved through the very fabric of life, shadow casters—masters of the arcane, summoning creatures and weapons born of shadow—long stood as vanguards of harmony. But when fear sparked a purge that intended to extinguish their ancient art, the world teetered on the brink of chaos.

But turmoil brought forth reform and rising from the ashes of distrust, three young casting trainees, Kaito, Sumi, and Nigel, emerge as beacons of hope within the reinstated Legion of Shadow Casters. Together they must prove their worth in a society split by fear and prejudice, where their very existence could reignite former conflicts with those that only recently ceased to hunt them.

Caught in the crossfire of tradition and innovation, the fledgling officers face the daunting task of mending a world fractured by the Shadow Caster Purge, navigating perilous circumstances where their kind is both needed and feared. The once-hallowed art of shadow casting, now revered by some and suppressed by others, teeters on the edge of resurgence or oblivion.

With traitorous threats lurking and societal rifts deepening, the path to harmony is perilously shadowed by doubts and conspiracies. As they grapple with looming anti-caster sentiments and the insidious tendrils of a rogue's plot, the trio must learn to bear the weighty mantle of their new roles in a world far more dangerous and complex than they presumed.

Can Kaito’s unwavering confidence, Sumi’s relentless determination, and Nigel’s search for belonging withstand the crucible of their first true test?

Or will the shadow of history loom large, threatening to unravel the delicate peace they've sworn to protect?

©2024 Jared Woodcox (P)2024 Jared Woodcox

Imaginative, exciting adventure.

What a fun and imaginative book! There’s excitement and humor along the way as the three main characters become shadow casters and work towards achieving their first assignment. The narrator did a superb job. Highly recommend for fantasy lovers.

Original ideas

Love the creativity in the concept of shadow casting. Great character development from the start. Interesting plot without over complicating things. Excited for the next one!

Great story with a great performance

The narrator did a wonderful job of bringing this story to life. He is very talented and was fun to listen to. It was an easy listen and I can’t wait for what comes next in this series. Journey to Torcía is worth checking out if you’re looking for a fun fantasy story that leaves you wanting more. I couldn’t stop listening to it.

Fun story, great narration as well!

Great story that leaves you wanting more. Unique magic system and amazing world. Narrator was fantastic and kept me engaged throughout!