Title: Revenge of The Man-Dragon: Scepter of Power
Author: Mr. Charles Alfred Morris
Publisher: Independently published
ISBN: 978-1070966526
Pages: 152
Genre: Action & Adventure Fiction
Reviewed by: Anthony Avina
Hollywood Book Reviews
Too often in this world, people believe they cannot be the heroes of their own story because the heroic superpowers of comic books do not exist. Yet as Jason Reynolds once said, “Having a superpower has nothing to do with the ability to fly or jump, or superhuman strength. The truest superpowers are the ones we all possess: willpower, integrity, and most importantly, courage.” This is put to the test in a unique fusion of magic, science fiction and fantasy in author Charles Alfred Morris’s book Revenge of the Man-Dragon: Scepter of Power.
In this complex novel, readers are treated to a fusion of many of the themes and storytelling aspects of any good comic book story: genius teens with abilities, multiple realities and worlds, magical sorcerers waiting to take over the world or gain revenge, and a battle of wills between good and evil. When the terrifying alien called the Man-Dragon appears, three teens must battle the villain using teleportation, telepathy and transformative powers.
The author certainly has a fantastic grasp on the themes of the book, showcasing the intricacies of the science fiction and fantasy genres on every page. The author writes in a way that makes the reader feel like they are walking through a solid, established world with both characters readers will feel they can relate to and characters that are fantastic and frightening all at once. The only thing of note that readers may notice is an editing error that could be improved upon in future novels, (of which readers can hope for in the future). The transition between characters, scenes and worlds are sometimes blurred, and not always recognizable, and so future novels could improve with some transition scenes or indicators of a scene change.
This is a story for anyone who enjoys a good sci-fi and fantasy read. As someone who reads and enjoys this genre regularly, it was an enjoyable experience to dive into this complex yet engaging narrative filled with so many different elements and moving pieces. By the books end, fans will eagerly be on the edge of their seat, wanting the next installment of what promises to be an action packed series.
Fans of the fantasy and sci-fi genre will absolutely love this book. A fairly quick read at a little over 150 pages, the story takes some unexpected twists and turns and showcases a growing talent in the author’s ability to command attention from the reader. Readers should pick up their copy of this novel soon and immerse themselves in this fantastic world where sci-fi heroics and magical battles reign supreme.