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Metal Mage #3
Metal Mage 3
As Mason strengthens his magic over metal and stone, the Master lurks in the shadows. To lure the Master out and stop his nefarious plot, Mason and his harem of mages and princesses have to do several 1) Take over the Order of Mages 2) Build a train and railroad system to connect the kingdoms of Illaria and Cedis 3) Keep from getting burned by giant, murderous creatures made of flame Sounds like a piece of cake, right?
371 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 16, 2019
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March 19, 2019
Extremely entertaining.
I had a great time reading this book. The characters are fun to read about and the author introduced 2 more characters that I found very interesting. The pace was good and the world building was fun to read about as well. Overall it was fun to read and I am looking forward to reading more from this author.
I had a great time reading this book. The characters are fun to read about and the author introduced 2 more characters that I found very interesting. The pace was good and the world building was fun to read about as well. Overall it was fun to read and I am looking forward to reading more from this author.
April 28, 2019
Nothing Surprising
Mason, Aurora, and Cayla are back at it.
The book did a decent job of revisiting / reflecting back on previous events in a natural way, which is important in a multi-book series when you are read it as they come out.
Shoshanne was introduced and is an interesting character, but pretty quickly faded to the background with little action.
The railroad movement Mason undertakes as the primary arch of the book is simplistic, and showcases one of the things I don't like about these books. The magic capabilities of people is very ill-defined and of unknown limit.
Several fire based creatures are faced during the railroad construction, and the epic battle is with a high-powered fire mage who was an agent of the "Master". Huge, architecturally distinct train depots and stations are erected in minutes by a team of earth mages working together.
In general, the magic "system" seems very hand-wavy and made up as needed.
Mason, Aurora, and Cayla are back at it.
The book did a decent job of revisiting / reflecting back on previous events in a natural way, which is important in a multi-book series when you are read it as they come out.
Shoshanne was introduced and is an interesting character, but pretty quickly faded to the background with little action.
The railroad movement Mason undertakes as the primary arch of the book is simplistic, and showcases one of the things I don't like about these books. The magic capabilities of people is very ill-defined and of unknown limit.
Several fire based creatures are faced during the railroad construction, and the epic battle is with a high-powered fire mage who was an agent of the "Master". Huge, architecturally distinct train depots and stations are erected in minutes by a team of earth mages working together.
In general, the magic "system" seems very hand-wavy and made up as needed.
March 25, 2019
Margery is fum
Mason is inventing up a storm in his adopted world. It seems the "Master" is taking exception to his meddling.. You know saving people and countries. This time Mason is making trains and who doesn't love trains? The Master, that's who.
The mechanics were a bit oversimplified but it's magic right. Still a fun and entertaining read. I look forward to more. Masons excitement is contagious.
Mason is inventing up a storm in his adopted world. It seems the "Master" is taking exception to his meddling.. You know saving people and countries. This time Mason is making trains and who doesn't love trains? The Master, that's who.
The mechanics were a bit oversimplified but it's magic right. Still a fun and entertaining read. I look forward to more. Masons excitement is contagious.
May 30, 2019
Another terrific Magic and Mayhem story!
Mason goes on his merry way with Aurora and Cayla by his side. He now has a phalanx of mages on his side and can’t wait to join the kingdoms of Illaria and Cedis. However, the Master, is determined to stop him but Mason is just as determined to succeed! This is another terrific magic and mayhem story from Eric Vall. I like the way he doesn’t overdo the romance and makes it a more realistic part of the story.
Mason goes on his merry way with Aurora and Cayla by his side. He now has a phalanx of mages on his side and can’t wait to join the kingdoms of Illaria and Cedis. However, the Master, is determined to stop him but Mason is just as determined to succeed! This is another terrific magic and mayhem story from Eric Vall. I like the way he doesn’t overdo the romance and makes it a more realistic part of the story.
June 10, 2019
Help, I can't out this down!
Read in one day. So much fun. The excitement gets better and better with each story.
Mason, the metal mage is using basic technology from Earth, but on another world that is like life from the middle ages. He builds revolvers and rifles, the creates robots, and more to fight the evil trying to destroy the kingdoms.
I'm looking forward to the next installment.
Keep up the great writing.
Read in one day. So much fun. The excitement gets better and better with each story.
Mason, the metal mage is using basic technology from Earth, but on another world that is like life from the middle ages. He builds revolvers and rifles, the creates robots, and more to fight the evil trying to destroy the kingdoms.
I'm looking forward to the next installment.
Keep up the great writing.
November 10, 2023
The writing is very poor. Things just happen for the MC, and women just jump on his crotch. The cliches are seen coming a mile away. No one questions what the protag is doing with the Princess (not even her father), and all the powerful people are his friends.
This is so bad. But the story is interesting enough and the protag builds stuff.
Even if he has an engine that doesn't expel hot gas out an exhaust constantly roaring.
2/5 Stars
This is so bad. But the story is interesting enough and the protag builds stuff.
Even if he has an engine that doesn't expel hot gas out an exhaust constantly roaring.
2/5 Stars
March 19, 2019
Veryyyy enjoyable
I loved the book and the way the story flows kept me glued the entire time. I was hoping there would be more interaction between the MC and the 3rd female character. Hopefully we will see that relationship come to bear in the 4th book. Please don’t let her be one of the baddies. Soooo looking forward to the next book.
I loved the book and the way the story flows kept me glued the entire time. I was hoping there would be more interaction between the MC and the 3rd female character. Hopefully we will see that relationship come to bear in the 4th book. Please don’t let her be one of the baddies. Soooo looking forward to the next book.
March 20, 2019
A great fun read
This story seems like an empire building tale as in this book the MC creates a railroad across the country(s). Sabotage and enemy’s abound as he tries to join the two countries together by improving travel and trade between the capitols. The few sex scenes in this book are fade to black.
This story seems like an empire building tale as in this book the MC creates a railroad across the country(s). Sabotage and enemy’s abound as he tries to join the two countries together by improving travel and trade between the capitols. The few sex scenes in this book are fade to black.
June 30, 2019
3 stars, maybe 3.5 maybe. It is similar to the first two but with less action and not as good of a story. It is kind of a filler book I think but I still like the MC and other charters. I am sure if you liked the other books you will read this one as well but it was just okay even tho I did enjoy and do enjoy these type of books.
May 25, 2020
Entertaining Read
Mason and team set out to build a railroad to link the capitals of the two kingdoms. Along the way, they face push back from traditionalists, fire monsters, and enemy mages. New characters show up to help and add to the story. I like the action, humor, and romance. I look forward to the next book.
Mason and team set out to build a railroad to link the capitals of the two kingdoms. Along the way, they face push back from traditionalists, fire monsters, and enemy mages. New characters show up to help and add to the story. I like the action, humor, and romance. I look forward to the next book.
March 20, 2019
Great
This was favorite book so far in this series. I liked the train building focus of this book. I hope that in future additions to this series the MC continues to add technology from Earth and bring it in to this new world.
This was favorite book so far in this series. I liked the train building focus of this book. I hope that in future additions to this series the MC continues to add technology from Earth and bring it in to this new world.
March 22, 2019
Awesome
They just keep getting better and better. I just love the world that the author has created and the bond between the MC and his women. It’s a great book that you should read.
They just keep getting better and better. I just love the world that the author has created and the bond between the MC and his women. It’s a great book that you should read.
March 26, 2019
This series is pretty good, and this installment carried it along quite nicely. I'm really liking the way this one is developing. Love the transportation upgrades, and can't guess where the series will go next, so following this one is almost a must. Good stuff here folks.
April 3, 2019
Fun fast read, he is starting to have too many woman with him which I'm beginning to find distracting but the premise is good and the introduction of technology into a medieval world is a ton of fun.
April 9, 2019
Mason continues to surprise.
A good solid read as Mason continues to develop his powers. He builds a railway line between two capital cities. His love life continues apace and he saves the day. Well done Eric Vall.
A good solid read as Mason continues to develop his powers. He builds a railway line between two capital cities. His love life continues apace and he saves the day. Well done Eric Vall.
April 18, 2019
Exciting
I thoroughly enjoyed this book just as I did the previous two books. The author seems to go from strength to strength with his storyline, character development as well as all the new elements he keep adding to the story.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book just as I did the previous two books. The author seems to go from strength to strength with his storyline, character development as well as all the new elements he keep adding to the story.
April 19, 2019
Great series
This is a good book. You should read it. I like the story. The characters are fun. Enjoy the new vehicles and progression. Would liked to have seen the big guy more involved in book.
This is a good book. You should read it. I like the story. The characters are fun. Enjoy the new vehicles and progression. Would liked to have seen the big guy more involved in book.
February 26, 2020
Good Read.
The story continues. The plot continues to expand. The story does harem elements and adult situations. I enjoyed the story and reading straight through the available books (currently book #10).
The story continues. The plot continues to expand. The story does harem elements and adult situations. I enjoyed the story and reading straight through the available books (currently book #10).
March 20, 2019
Good read
This is a fun story that is well written and edited. The characters are getting a little more defined. Keep them coming
This is a fun story that is well written and edited. The characters are getting a little more defined. Keep them coming
March 20, 2019
Nice
Metal Mage is a series I truly like and I can’t wait for Metal Mage 4. Excellent work Eric Vall!
Metal Mage is a series I truly like and I can’t wait for Metal Mage 4. Excellent work Eric Vall!
March 21, 2019
Good book
Good book I can't wait to read the next book in the series I would recommend this book to anyone
Good book I can't wait to read the next book in the series I would recommend this book to anyone
March 23, 2019
Another great book of this series
March 23, 2019
Dam good series
I love the nonstop action and of course the ladies.Women who kick butt instead of being a drag.The story flows
as you read it.Cant wait for book 4
I love the nonstop action and of course the ladies.Women who kick butt instead of being a drag.The story flows
as you read it.Cant wait for book 4
March 26, 2019
Great
Another great entry in the series, can’t wait for the next book to come out to see what happens next.
Another great entry in the series, can’t wait for the next book to come out to see what happens next.
March 29, 2019
Outstanding!!
A entertaining story that is interesting from start to finish the hero is a factor in everything about this story it's exciting
A entertaining story that is interesting from start to finish the hero is a factor in everything about this story it's exciting
March 29, 2019
Good book
It was entertaining how the writer introduces the railroad into the story line along with modern explosives and another beautiful woman.
It was entertaining how the writer introduces the railroad into the story line along with modern explosives and another beautiful woman.
April 1, 2019
i liked it it followed on well from the other two books and its building nicely hope theres plenty more of them to come.
April 6, 2019
Easy read
Nice storyline can't wait for the next book . Fast paced non-stop action, magic and machines collide in this easy read.
Nice storyline can't wait for the next book . Fast paced non-stop action, magic and machines collide in this easy read.
April 11, 2019
Please release the next book tomorrow!!!
The series so far is a Great read, love the characters, story line is fantastic!!! Oh... I want a Stan of my own :-D
The series so far is a Great read, love the characters, story line is fantastic!!! Oh... I want a Stan of my own :-D
April 27, 2019
I seem to be bucking the consensus with a 3-star review, but imo the book suffers from some structural flaws . I won't dissect it, but it just seemed repetitive to me, with no real character development and very 2-D secondary characters.
If you liked the first two and had none of these concerns, you'll like this. Assigning a rating based on how much I enjoyed it, it just didn't get over the hump to make it to 4-stars, let alone 5.
If you liked the first two and had none of these concerns, you'll like this. Assigning a rating based on how much I enjoyed it, it just didn't get over the hump to make it to 4-stars, let alone 5.
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