Welcome explorers, warriors, scholars, tinkerers, and common folk!
If you enjoy the depth of Tolkien, the swashbuckling adventure of Dumas, and the political intrigue of Martin, you’ll want to explore the world of Magnacodex.
Imagine an Earth evolved differently, with new continents where people are empowered and challenged by technologies that emerge earlier and converge in unexpected ways. From frozen tundras to moss-cloaked forests and sun-baked deserts, Magnacodex’s diverse cultures clash as secret schemes unfold. Alchemy, early engineering, and martial arts collide while characters’ journeys weave into the fraying tapestry of a world on the brink of prophesied transformation.
Lords of Deception (2019), my debut novel, anchors the Magnacodex nonlinear web of stories—blending epic fantasy, adventure, science fantasy, historical fiction, and steampunk. Explore prequels, sequels, and side stories spanning from prehistory to the steam age, where multiple perspectives connect across stories and time.
Beyond the novels, you can also explore an online interactive of an important castle from Lords of Deception. This extensive project has dozens of clickable maps to discover artwork, lore, alchemical objects, bookshelves, and chests—similar to an old-school choose-your-own-adventure. Perfect for both new readers and seasoned explorers, you can uncover hidden knowledge without stumbling into spoilers.
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Liviu Suciul
formerly of Fantasy Book Critic
“Top 5 Novel of the Year”
“One of the best fantasy debuts I’ve read in a while. The writing style takes a little to get used to as it is more old fashioned and closer to Dumas… However, the depth of the universe, the very interesting characters (heroes, villains, major and minor), the action that keeps one guessing (and the quite high body count of characters for that matter) and more generally the narrative force of this novel is such that once one starts understanding what it is all about and gets a feel for the setting, it is really hard to put it down… Overall highly recommended and a top 5 novel of the year for me.”
“Visceral Epic Fantasy with Plenty of Political Intrigue”
“This debut novel sees a fragile peace imperiled by a cult of assassins… [this] epic fantasy is a marathon of political maneuvers packed with assassins, deadly concoctions, and saber-rattling nation states… Readers, even fans of Game of Thrones, might gape at the volume of characters and territories in rotation. The focus inevitably falls on a handful of players, and the narrative thrill comes from the carefully plotted metamorphosis… By the end of this series opener, the principal cast has undergone dramatic changes in anticipation of wider adventures.”
Zoe Pollock
Book Blogger, NetGalley 5-Star Review
“My New Obsession”
“You can get bad books, average books, good books and then there are books you wish you could wipe from your memory so that you can relive the experience of reading it for the first time again. This is one of those books!… The plot is unique and moves at a great pace… the characters themselves are fascinating and relatable. It is refreshing to get a book in which you have a warrior scholar in the one vessel as I’m used to so many books having either one or the other. I can’t wait till the next installment, and this series is my new obsession… write faster!”
Philip Dickinson
Author, Goodreads 5-Star Review
“A Bit Like a Turbo-Charged Game of Thrones”
“Lords of Deception is like a turbo-charged Game of Thrones…There is high-octane action from the first page that is sustained pretty much all the way through [this] impressive debut novel. Ambitious and excellently written.”
Layla Todd
Author, Goodreads 5-Star Review
“Lives Up Beautifully to its Title”
“It was delightful to watch as the characters took paths that led to collision and feel the tension mount as dangerous people tiptoed closer to the people I came to care about…Lords of Deception is a book that lives up beautifully to its title. This book also provides plentiful hours of reading time. Enjoy it with a cup of tea on a windy day and let yourself be lost.”
Brooklyn H.
Amazon 5-Star Review
“Absolutely Gripping
Indie Novel”“Fantastic novel that keeps you turning pages and wanting more. Even as someone who isn’t a traditional fan of the fantasy genre, I found myself drawn into the cinematic drama of the world [Newnorth] has created, intensely loving (and despising!) characters in a way I haven’t felt from a book in a very long time. Can’t wait to read the prequels and for the next release.”
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