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The Phantastical Tale of Aster And His Red Gem

by Scott Petty

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Grief, gastronomy, and elemental magic in Thuidium

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Grief, gastronomy, and elemental magic in Thuidium

Aster’s journey begins in the aftermath of his mother’s death, when cooking offers him a measure of relief and purpose. That hard-won stability is disrupted by the discovery of a mysterious red gem, shifting his path from culinary craft toward elemental spellwork. Set across the fantasy land of Thuidium, the novel links a personal struggle with grief to a larger threat that could fracture the world. Creatures, danger, and magic frame Aster’s movement beyond the kitchen as he learns what his new abilities demand of him.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Adult fantasy readers interested in magic-centered quests
  • Readers who enjoy protagonists with culinary talents
  • Readers seeking fantasy that incorporates grief and personal loss

Themes

Grief and lossCulinary craftElemental magicDestiny and responsibilityFantastical creatures

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Book overview

Death: the only certainty. Someone should really do something about it.

There seemed no escape from grief after Aster witnessed the death of his mother. Grief shadowed his every step until he discovered a talent for crafting culinary delights. The praise for his savory creations and pleasant confections gave him reprieve from sorrow.

 

Then a strange gem comes to light, drawing Aster away from his calm life in the kitchen. Trading culinary conjurations for elemental incantations, Aster learns to wield new magic as he helps keep the world from being ripped apart.

 

Venture into the far corners of the land of Thuidium where phantastical creatures lurk, danger awaits, and magic abounds.
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