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Book V is out!
I'm so happy to finally announce that The Stag, Book V of the Islands in the Mist series, is out in the world!
A huge thank you to those who have stuck with me through the series this far. I hope you'll enjoy my latest volume as much (or more!) as the others.
I'm especially grateful to those who have taken the time to post a rating or write me a review. Reviews mean the world to authors. I apprecia Read more of this blog post »
A huge thank you to those who have stuck with me through the series this far. I hope you'll enjoy my latest volume as much (or more!) as the others.
I'm especially grateful to those who have taken the time to post a rating or write me a review. Reviews mean the world to authors. I apprecia Read more of this blog post »
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"I have had the pleasure in reading the first four installments from J M Hofer's Islands in the Mist series. I was excited to get my hands on the latest addition called, The Young Stag. I was once again thrown into an action filled adventure. Since it"
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Thank you so much, Jackie! I'm so glad you've enjoyed the series so far!
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"The Young Stag is everything I hoped for and more. At this point in the series, some authors tend to coast — not so here. The story and characters have only grown richer, more layered, and more addictive with each instalment, and Book Five might be t"
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"Island of Mists is a perfect choice for anyone who enjoys immersive high fantasy. It takes readers on an unforgettable journey filled with adventure, magical encounters, and a storyline that keeps you hooked from beginning to end. There are moments o"
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Thank you, Leanne! I think this is my favorite book as well - partly because of the long journey that brings you to it :)
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Dearest fans and book lovers,I'm happy to announce some great website improvements by my webmaster guru! I now have a mailing list called the Chieftain's Circle that you can join if you feel so inclined. I'll be offering exclusive giveaways, book previews and fan art contests in the future. Come and take a look!
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Thank you, Jonathan Stark of the Portland Book Review!"Welsh fantasy meets gritty realism in J.M. Hofer’s Islands in the Mist, the first in a planned trilogy of novels. The first book focuses on the plight of four powerful tribes being targeted by the sorceress Cerridwen, who has created an army of the undead using the Black Cauldron and her powerful magic. She is opposed by Bran, warrior of the north, and by Lucia and Gwion, two magically gifted individuals who have a connection to the mysterious island where Cerridwen was born. Ancient weapons, powerful spirits, and figures from Celtic legend all twist together in an epic adventure to figure out Cerridwen’s true plans and put a stop to them.
The best feature of Islands in the Mist is its aesthetic. Hofer describes a rich world, painting a detailed Celtic environment that doesn’t feel far removed from a real-life Ireland, Norway, or Gaelic countryside. The story travels: from dark forests to lonely beaches, from spiritual planes to the underworld. If this were a video game, it would be Skyrim. It is an open world filled with folklore, begging for adventure. At the same time, it contains enough references to real historical events (the Romans, for instance, play a minor, but important, role in the story) that it gains a touch of magical surrealism. Like Tolkein’s MiddleEarth, this world just might have existed on the periphery of our legends."