Fluke Family Sorcerer: Book 5 in the Saga of Maynerd Dumsted - Fluke Family

Maynerd Fluke Dumsted is fresh from a win against the Demons of the Deep, but he must defeat them in a greater battle to save Mithra, his new ladylove, and his friends.The Fluke Family Curse winds up to full speed in this rollicking battle for survival to defeat Maynerd Dumsted's archrivals, Nog, and Maremar, the King of the Demons of the Deep.Mithra, his lady love, asks for Maynerd's help to recover her inheritance after his parent's death from pirates. Maynerd agrees to help along with his giant bodyguard Corbin, his adopted daughter, Dandy May as well as an assortment of other friends.When they arrive in Ashrhine City to visit the Master of Owenrod Castle, they're immediately met with distrust and skepticism. But a mysterious sorcerer named Fingis sells Maynerd out to the Anointing a super powerful spirit force that threatens to destroy him and his friends.Maynerd must discover the secret behind the Anointing and his treacherous golem creation to save himself and all of his friends.

Fluke Family Sorcerer: Book 5 in the Saga of Maynerd Dumsted
Robert A.G. Erickson Robert A.G. Erickson, 298 pages, (paperback) $12.95, 9798705397945 (Reviewed: May, 2021 by blueink review)

It doesn't take long for Robert A.G. Erickson to strike up tones of lighthearted humor, intrigue and fantasy in Fluke Family Sorcerer, the fifth installment in his series chronicling the exploits of an unlikely hero.

Within the first chapters, readers familiar with the series' previous books will rediscover the author's imaginative flair for world-building, his knack for compelling action sequences and love of pithy dialogue. Most of all, they'll recognize Sir Maynerd Dumsted, the bumbling, lovable antihero who anchors Erickson's sprawling fantasy series. Once again, this knight who falls far short of the standard hero mold sets out on a dizzying array of adventures; once again, he runs into epic villains, impressive magic and romantic run-ins along the way.

In this installment, Maynerd battles a nefarious set of enemies known as the Demons of the Deep, seeks to unravel the mysteries of a sorcerer named Fingis, and must survive an epic threat from the Anointing, a spirit force that threatens the hapless knight and his friends. These challenges come with a quest to recover the lost family treasure that belongs to a "gorgeous, blond-haired woman" named Mithra, who serves as Maynerd's new love interest.

As before, Erickson packs every page with intrigue and action. From Maynerd's first conversations with his "ghost gnome" companion on board the ship Fyre Mayden to the final quest to discover the secret of the Anointing, Erickson is committed to his plot's dynamism and characters.

That goal can sometimes feel weighed down, as the fifth book is built upon so much backstory that it's easy even for veteran readers of the series to get a little lost. It takes some time to navigate the details and find fluency in this expansive world.

Happily, the author keeps things rolling with plenty of humor, banter and fun. Fans of the series will discover lots of new adventures to love, and newcomers will find charm in Erickson's conversational, engaging style.

Also available as an ebook.

Review Rating: 5 Stars - Congratulations on your 5-star review!
Reviewed By Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite

... Like all great fantasy books, Fluke Family Sorcerer draws the reader in with an immersive world and an intricate plot containing awe-inspiring magical sequences, close friendships, intoxicating romance, a plethora of magical creatures, and plenty of action. If you're a fantasy lover, give The Saga of Maynerd Dumsted a shot.