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Rogue Arcanist Paperback – May 22, 2018

by Alan Brenik (Author)
4.3 out of 5 stars 72 ratings
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You don’t know who you are until you’re threatened.

Arcanists are born with the ability to manipulate reality with their spellcraft, their existence a closely guarded secret; they're among the most dangerous people on the planet, and rogues some of the worst.

Nick Teller isn’t a rogue arcanist by choice; he’d been born to it. But he understands the death sentence that carries if the totalitarian Society of Arcanists ever find him. That’s why he left that life to become a lecturer at King’s College London. Staying hidden, staying safe.

But nothing lasts forever.

When Nick interrupts the ritual murder of a student at the hands of another rogue, he finds himself fighting to keep his head firmly attached to his shoulders, not to mention protect the life he’s built. With the Society’s Blackcloak enforcers on the prowl, Nick knows he has to stay one step ahead of them, the London Metropolitan Police and the homicidal rogue.

But when that rogue’s plans involve something lurking beyond our reality, in the black vastness of Elsewhere, Nick might just find himself out of his league. He’ll need all of his spells, skill and wit to make it out alive, but at what cost? Nick will have to ask himself just how far he's willing to go to survive.

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    Nick Teller
  2. Print length
    312 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    May 22, 2018
  5. Dimensions
    5.06 x 0.78 x 7.81 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1999640004
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1999640002
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Brenik Books (May 22, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 312 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1999640004
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1999640002
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.06 x 0.78 x 7.81 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 72 ratings

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Alan Brenik is a fantasy storyteller living in the North West of England. He believes in the wisdom of dogs, the superiority of winter, and the power of stories. Rogue Arcanist (2018) was his first novel, followed by the sequel Deadliest Bidder in 2019.

Read the short story 'Bad Luck Hunting' for free on his website, a prequel to the Nick Teller series.

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Customers find the book enjoyable, with one specifically appreciating its unusual take and another noting it's the best of Butcher's work.

"Very fun novel set in the most arcane of cities. Certainly a great origin story, and something to anticipate greatly." Read more

"I really enjoyed this book and I hope it’s the beginning of a long series. Well written with awesome action and great plot to boot...." Read more

"I liked this. I also liked the sequel. Good characters and pacing. The dialogue is well written. I plan to read book 3 when it is released." Read more

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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book
    Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2020
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    This a fine example of urban wizard fantasy. I love the main character and his dog. His best friend a delightful sidekick. I anxiously await the sequel.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars On par with the best of Butcher
    Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2019
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    Very fun novel set in the most arcane of cities. Certainly a great origin story, and something to anticipate greatly.
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  • Rachel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended
    Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2019
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    I really enjoyed this book and I hope it’s the beginning of a long series. Well written with awesome action and great plot to boot. I can’t wait for the next one.
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  • Kimberlmcfar
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very good first time author
    Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2018
    This is my favorite kind of book. I love secret societies, and that rouge that just doesn’t fit in. There are a few confusing passages, but in general it is a solid read. I will be looking for the next book in the series!
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  • Lu
    3.0 out of 5 stars A promising debut.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2018
    I love urban fantasy. Unfortunately, it's difficult to find unique and genuinely engaging books in the genre. On the other hand, the same is true for most of the literary fiction.

    Spicing the reality with magic and supernatural occurrences resonate with me since childhood. I'll be first in line to get Peace Talks once it's done. In the meantime, I regularly try new UF titles.

    Rogue Arcanist is Alan Brenik's debut novel. It's set in contemporary London and focuses on rogue arcanist Nick Teller. Nick's element is air. He's a skilled aeromancer, swordmaster, and University teacher. Raised to be a killer and play an important role in mysterious events to come, he's a bit of a failure. Instead of gaining power, he teaches students, reads books and goes for a walk with his best friend and companion called River.

    River is a sweet and friendly German Shepherd. Or, rather, would be if she weren't half-crocotta - a crossbreed of a dog and an abomination from the Elsewhere. She's preternaturally fast, strong and she loves to chew on metal. Don't leave her in the car. It would be a bad idea.

    Unfortunately for Nick, his life will soon significantly change. Another rogue arcanist starts to kill students in a ritual that may lead to him becoming an Aspect. And an Aspect is not a thing you would like to mess with. Nick will have to make hard choices and say goodbye to his comfortable and regular life.

    Expect magic, murder, libraries, alien life, sword-fighting, tough choices and worse luck.

    There's a lot to enjoy in the book. For starters, there's no wizard-detective in the book! Awesome. Magic is exciting and comes with a price (exhaustion). I was always interested in elemental magic and find it cool to learn about adepts using the power of air, fire or water. Brenik spent some time helping us to understand the magical part of the world, but I was still left with questions. Some of the magical details felt a little lacking, but ultimately this is an action-packed story with a new-adult(ish) vibe so going deep into worldbuilding isn’t necessary.

    Nick is likable but somewhat indistinct. He's intelligent, a bit shy around women, and quite resourceful. While he's skilled in magic and swordfight, he loves normal life and books too much to lead more adventurous life. He leads a solitary life, doesn't notice women interest in him, despite being handsome and skilled with a sword (and magic). When he's in his element, he is and feels dangerous. His main problem is lack of charisma. Unfortunately, the same is true for secondary characters. They're ok, I guess, but none of them won my sympathy. Except for River that is.

    Edit - Blackloak Roth is done well. First, I thought he was cliche:

    He was impeccably dressed in a navy pinstriped suit and carrying a gentleman’s cane fashioned from some kind of blue-tinted metal. He looked to be in his fifties but young for it, over six feet tall and built like a rugby player. His white-grey hair was kept close to the scalp, contrasting sharply against his black skin, and he wore a well-kept goatee beneath a nose that had been broken more than once. His grey eyes were as hard as steel, and he was missing his left ear completely.
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    He seems to be, right? But it turns out he stands out and is memorable. After few days I have a clear image of the guy in my head. His behavior in the book was surprising (he turned out to be a nice person) and I'm definitely interested in learning more about him.

    The story is told from Nick's perspective - while we get to know him and the good guys reasonably well, the pitfall of a single PoV is that we don’t get to know the bad guys, and it’s hard for them to be much more than what the story makes them. As a result and despite the final twist/explanation of our villain's choices, this makes the ending not have the punch it could have had.

    My main gripe is different, though. It's the writing. While the book is well edited and clean, there's too much fat in the sentences. I firmly believe in the power of brevity. Unfortunately, the number of unnecessary details (Nick's friend manipulating her ponytail, sore muscles, tuning down the phone) kills the momentum and cripples action-scenes. I'm convinced that cutting 10-15 % of the book would make it a much more engaging lecture.

    I can see that switching the phone to silent mode before getting into action is important, but when similar details and minutiae appear in almost every single paragraph, it grows tiring.

    Also, using mini-cliffhangers at the end of almost every chapter grows old fast. It's the kind of structure I find irritating, although I can see it's useful.

    Despite some lags in the pacing and Nick's lack of charisma, it was a quick read with fresh ideas (I especially like the spider constructs and some of the air element's applications ). In the second half, the pacing picks up, and I felt hooked and interested in the story's resolution. Ultimately, it wasn't perfect but I consider Rogue Arcanist to be a promising debut. I'm interested to see where the story goes in the future.
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  • Theboxer1
    5.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good
    Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2019
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    I liked this. I also liked the sequel. Good characters and pacing. The dialogue is well written. I plan to read book 3 when it is released.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Liked it
    Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2018
    Liked it, would like to read a sequel, decent characters, good storyline, entertaining, pretty stereotypical urban fantasy, no major gripes, but nothing outstanding either.
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  • Kindle Customer Wass
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed
    Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2019
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    Enjoyed it main character has some basic human faults one being self absorbed. Story showed him making progress . Will read next book.
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  • Elaine Wilks
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    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 3, 2019
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    This book is excellent and I cannot wait for the next one
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