Magic's Fire: Book One in the Branchpoint Chronicles

Pel Ravenstock is a young hunter whose life revolves around his friends and family, and his uncanny skill with a bow. That is, until he is tracked down by the mysterious sorcerer, Obrezon, leader of the reptilian Sklath. Obrezon warns of a catastrophe that will devour the entire world. A disaster that cannot be averted without Pel’s help. But this requires a trip to the bottom of the Rift, a vast canyon of unknown depth and the source of the deadly wild magic.

Pel refuses. His clubfoot and vertigo make the idea ridiculous. Besides, he is just a hunter! But strange events soon force him to change his mind. And now three races — humans, sklath, and the bear-like brogolit — must cast aside ancient enmities and send an expedition into the Rift to confront the unknown threat. A deadly clock is ticking. But none guess the astounding truths that await in the Rift nor that Pel himself might be the greatest threat of all...

Jerry Wolfe has published over two dozen works of fiction and nonfiction including three Star Trek stories in the acclaimed series of anthologies, Strange New Worlds published by Simon and Schuster and edited by Dean Wesley Smith. A retired mathematics professor from the University of Oregon, he and his lovely wife Cheryl live on the central Oregon coast with their faithful dog Granger and his pal Weasley the wonder cat. In addition to writing, Jerry enjoys the challenges of tournament poker and is a chess master as well. His website is jerrymwolfe.com.