The Death Wizard Chronicles: Volume 1 by Jim Melvin
“Melvin’s tale painstakingly builds its magical world, where fantastic creatures abound.” —Kirkus Reviews
Enter a world where death is not final—it’s a magical fuel.
In the mystical realm of Triken, enemies are relentless, the struggle is brutal, and one man dares to break the laws of life itself. Torg, a Death Wizard, draws strength from his own demise, rising again and again to defend a world on the brink of ruin. Yet his greatest trial is yet to come—not only against armies and dark sorcery, but against a monster intent on devouring everything Torg loves.
As war ignites and ancient powers awaken, Torg must confront a destiny soaked in blood, bound by sacrifice, and forged in a darkness deeper than death.
Perfect for fans of The Witcher, The Malazan Book of the Fallen, and The First Law series, The Death Wizard Chronicles delivers relentless action, rich world-building, sexual tension, and a haunting exploration of power, mortality, and what it means to be truly alive.
From award-winning fantasy author Jim Melvin comes a new three-volume edition of his epic fantasy series, The Death Wizard Chronicles.
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Author Bio:
Jim Melvin is the award-winning author of epic fantasy and supernatural fiction, including The Death Wizard Chronicles and the Dark Circles fantasy trilogy. His novels have earned 24 international literary awards between 2024 and 2025, including the 2025 American Fiction Award for Epic Fantasy, multiple Gold and Silver honors from The BookFest and the Global Book Awards, the Best Literary Merit Award from the International Firebird Book Awards, and recognition from Killer Nashville and Literary Titan.
His flagship series, The Death Wizard Chronicles, is a sweeping dark-fantasy saga featuring ancient magic, legendary warriors, and world-shaping battles across the fantasy realm of Triken. The series blends fast-moving adventure with deeper themes of power, sacrifice, and destiny.
Jim also writes fantasy for younger readers. His teen trilogy Dark Circles follows a group of kids drawn into a dangerous magical world where falling asleep can mean losing control of reality itself. The series will appeal to readers who enjoy imaginative fantasy in the tradition of Neil Gaiman, Rick Riordan, and Brandon Sanderson.
In nonfiction, Jim is the author of The Adventures of a Florida Boy, a humorous memoir about growing up along Tampa Bay. He also served as lead writer for Eclipse Over Clemson, the official chronicle of the 2017 total solar eclipse that brought more than 50,000 visitors to Clemson University.
A former journalist and university communications director, Jim has written thousands of articles and multiple novels. He now lives in a quiet valley in the Southern Appalachian Mountains, where he continues to write stories filled with magic, monsters, and myth.