Piercing the Veil by Steven A. Guglich
They say that legends are born, not made.
But for Jeremy Goodson and Masaru Hagen that is far from the truth. Confronted by something thatneither of them can explain, two complete strangers from opposite sides of the world embark on anunforgettable journey that will forge them into living legends.
It has been almost 4,000 years since magic disappeared from the Earth. Hidden from humanity by the veil, those who possess magic live in ancient settlements across the globe. Over the centuries, these beings have pierced the Veil, leaving behind glimpses and shadows of the fantastic and arcane.
Fueled by distant memories and humanity’s desire for wonder, familiar stories of myths and legends have been passed down for thousands of years in nearly every culture and nation.
Jeremy Goodson, an average, overweight teacher in New York City finds his entire world turnedupside down when a stranger tempts him to leave everything behind and start a journey that will testJeremy’s mysterious gift and bring magic and hope back to humanity.
Masaru Hagen, the adopted son of American tech entrepreneurs living in Tokyo, has been guided by an unseen voice all his life. On the eve of his twentieth birthday, the voice leads him across thousands of miles on a mysterious and perilous mission he alone can undertake.
But there are principalities of this world that will do whatever they can to stop Jeremy and Masaru and keep magic out of the hands of humanity forever.
One of these men will bring hope to the world; the other will bring death. The world they once knew will be changed forever, not only for themselves but for everyone on Earth…and maybe not for the best.
Piercing the Veil by Steven A. Guglich
Hold onto your wands, folks! “Piercing the Veil” by Steven A. Guglich is about to rip open the fabric of reality and unleash a torrent of magic into our mundane world.
Guglich serves up a tantalizing blend of urban fantasy and global mythology that promises to turn everything we think we know about legends on its head. The concept of magic being hidden for millennia, only to resurface in the modern world, is a brilliant twist on the classic “chosen one” narrative.
What really sets this story apart is its dual protagonists. Jeremy, the overweight teacher from New York, and Masaru, the adopted son of tech entrepreneurs in Tokyo, couldn’t be more different. Yet their parallel journeys promise a fascinating exploration of how magic might manifest in diverse cultures and personalities. It’s refreshing to see a fantasy hero who isn’t the typical athletic young adult – Jeremy’s everyman quality makes the extraordinary events even more compelling.
The global scale of the story is intriguing. By spanning continents and cultures, Guglich seems poised to create a rich tapestry of magical traditions that draws from a wide range of mythologies. This approach could offer a fresh take on familiar legends, reimagining them through the lens of this hidden magical world.
The tension between those who want to bring magic back and those determined to keep it hidden adds a layer of conflict that goes beyond the typical good vs. evil narrative. It raises intriguing questions about the nature of power and the potential consequences of reintroducing magic to a world that has forgotten it.
“Piercing the Veil” sounds like it could be a standout in the crowded urban fantasy genre. If you’re hungry for a magical adventure that spans the globe, challenges preconceptions about heroism, and promises to reshape the world as we know it, this indie gem might just be the spell you’ve been waiting for.
