Book Review: The Conjuring of Zoth-Avarex, The Self-Proclaimed Greatest Dragon in the Multiverse by K.R.R. Lockhaven
The Details
Media Type: ebook
Title: The Conjuring of Zoth-Avarex The Self-Proclaimed Greatest Dragon in the Multiverse
Author: K.R.R. Lockhaven
Publisher: Bookbaby
Pages/Length: Kindle; 307
Release Date: April 1, 2021
Source: Goddess Fish Promotions
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Kept hidden by the United States government for decades, the Site is a place where magic is real. But that doesn’t mean that everything happening there is sparkly. Soul-sucking policies and layers of stifling bureaucracy threaten to take all the fun out of magic.
Harris, a newbie Conjurer, starts his first day of work at the Site bursting with excitement: he’s been brought on for an extremely big project happening the very next day. In a triumph over its habitual inefficiency, the Site manages to carry out its plan and conjure an actual dragon to be used by the military.
The dragon (Zoth-Avarex, the self-proclaimed greatest dragon in the multiverse)immediately eats the person next to him, snatches a “princess” from the ranks of the Conjuring Department, and flies away to the Space Needle. There he manipulates the media, outwits the Site’s bumbling management, demands sixty-three billion dollars’ worth of treasure (because Smaug was said to have had sixty-two billion in his hoard), threatens to destroy the city—and installs a couple of food trucks.
The Review
What a funny thrilling adventure this story turned out to be. With a blurb like that how could I pass up to the chance to read about a magical world within our own. I am here to tell you, this book will not disappoint. It is full of snark, sass, mischief, and a dragon who is just a pleasure of a character.
From the very first page I immediately liked Harris. He was as awkward as one would expect a newly trained wizard to be. Conjuring his very first illegal imp on the day of his induction was very “on brand” of what was to come. The world is presented through an interesting lens in this story as Harris narrates all the sights, sounds, and feelings that come with entering the Site for the first time. Day 2, dragon conjuring, and the rest they say, is history.
This story is great for people who don’t take themselves too seriously and those who enjoy poking fun at the bureaucracy that plagues our nation. Red tape, rules, and limits all must go out the window when you’re dealing with Zoth-Avarex. The alternate ending is one for the multiverses and made me laugh out loud. Definitely grab this book for yourselves, you won’t be disappointed.
K.R.R. (Kyle Robert Redundant) Lockhaven writes humorous, fun fantasy books with a pinch of social satire.
He lives with his wife and two sons. Together they conjured a bearded dragon who rules over a hoard of sand and devours crickets by the dozens.
When not writing or raising kids, he works as a firefighter/paramedic.
https://www.krrlockhaven.com/
12 Comments
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Beatrice LaRocca
Thank you for sharing your wonderful review and the book and author details, this sounds like a must read for me and I am looking forward to it.
KRR Lockhaven
Wow! Thank you very much for your lovely review! I’m so glad you enjoyed my book!
Rita Wray
Thank you for the review, sounds good.
Cali W.
Great excerpt and giveaway. 🙂
bn100
fun cover
sherry1969
I love the cover and look forward to reading the book.
beadcrafter
Love that blurb. Thanks for the review.
foolsmoon2021
I love the beautiful artwork on the cover. Thanks for the giveaway!
Edgar Gerik
Great review
victoriaalexander11
Great post – thanks for sharing 🙂
Debbie P
This sounds like an excellent read.