Rating: 4.5⭐️
I stumbled across this story by accident and I’m absolutely thrilled I did because I love both the story and finding a new prolific author to explore.
This highly entertaining and gently immersive series is one that builds slowly, pulling us into the magical world along with the non-magical ex soldier Roger Mulligan.
Desperately searching for a new start, after 3 tours of duty with the military in Afghanistan and as a EMT once home, a ad for a butler sends Roger upon a new path.
That the author is himself a former military veteran is telling in the crafting of Roger Mulligan. He is absolutely believable in this book, his appreciation for the uniform, the manner in which his role as a butler has similarities with his previous duties, without the hazards and risks. He’s a good man, a guardian. Which as it turns out is exactly what is needed most.
Told from Roger’s perspective, we meet the house, his “employers”, the elderly owner of the house and the magical situation he’s entering into.
I think what I love about this the most is Roger’s ability to adapt to ideas and concepts that would shatter others and, in how Lowell has written him and this story, I found him and how everything flows together totally credible.
We don’t “see” the pixies or fairies because Roger can’t. He’s not talented. A element that turns into an unlikely strength for all.
This isn’t a romance. But a terrific book full of fascinating characters and found family, as well as a magical place.
The sequel, the recently released, The Wizard’s Cat, is an excellent read and I’ll review it shortly.
I really hope that Lowell has several more books planned for this series. I’m definitely hooked.
A winner and one I’m happy to share.
Cover Art: Alexandre Rio
The Wizard’s Butler:
The Wizard’s Butler #1
The Wizard’s Cat #2
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Book 1 of 2: The Wizard’s Butler
Blurb
“He thinks he’s a wizard,” they said.
For five grand a month and a million dollar chaser, Roger Mulligan didn’t care how crazy the old geezer was. All he had to do was keep Joseph Perry Shackleford alive and keep him from squandering the estate for a year.
They didn’t tell him about the pixies.
Publisher
Durandus, Ltd.
Publication date
March 19, 2020
Language
English
Print length
350 pages
Book 1 of 2
Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words 