content: The Magus of Nastrand is a remarkable tale. Slade Chandler's chronicle of a man's journey from importance, wealth, and love to obscurity, extreme poverty to betrayal leading to his insanity. Chandler's ability to weave a serpentine path between fantasy and insanity, without distinction between the two conditions, is remarkable and draws the reader into this mysterious and captivating story completely. Hatteris, the main character, loses everything, including his sanity, to fast changing worlds, strange friends and allies, to dark and powerful enemies, including The Magus of Nastrand. The skill shown by Slade Chandler in his writing style and ability is extraordinary. Full of action and suspense, fantasy and truth, loyalty and betrayal The Magus of Nastrand is one of the best books I have read all year. A superb story teller!Ray Ward editor6(at)newbookreviews.org