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What if I told you a parallel planet shares the same space as Earth—one filled with dragons, wyverns, wood nymphs, wizards… and Magic?

Colin Duncan, a former Marine, knows nothing of that world—until a wizard steps through a portal into his bedroom, intent on killing him.

Now hunted across two continents, Colin must decode visions haunting his mind while evading ruthless wizards. Colin’s only friend is Willowmae, a resourceful wood nymph full of surprises.

To survive, he must become the most powerful wizard on two worlds. He must become the Earther Wizard in a journey filled with discovery, betrayal, friendship, and no small amount of pain.

The Rise of Colin Duncan

Book One of the Earther Wizard Series

Coming August 1, 2025

A new beginning is on the horizon…

The Rise of Colin Duncan is the relaunch of the original debut novel Earther Wizard: The Rise of Colin Duncan, now refined, re-edited, and reimagined with a stunning new cover and a brand-new ISBN. This enhanced edition represents the true beginning of the Earther Wizard series as it was meant to be told.

While the original edition is no longer available for purchase, this updated version will be available starting August 1, 2025, in paperback and eBook formats.

What’s New:

A fresh title and cover design
A newly assigned ISBN for improved distribution
Editorial refinements for smoother pacing and clarity
A launch timed to build momentum for the upcoming sequel, The Legend of Julie Gordon, which is scheduled for release in October.

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Major Characters Brought to Life

These reviews were written for the original version

Earther Wizard is something new and refreshing on the landscape of fantasy literature. It combines contemporary modern-day culture and up to date military rationale that is then skillfully woven into carefully crafted magical fantasy. The result is a delightful read that has you thinking, "Yeah, it could happen!" Richard S. Thomas has obviously done extensive in-depth research on the backgrounds and physics of his ideas that bring his characters and scenarios to vibrating life right before the reader's imagination. It has been my profound pleasure to witness the birth of Richard S. Thomas' bright new shining star in the firmament of the fantasy literature universe.

Charles

Retired trucker/photographer/welder/etc.

Earther Wizard is a fantastic starter to what will no doubt be an ground-breaking series. The author provides a completely believable mix of circumstances, non-stop action, and fascinating characters composed of multiple species across two worlds. The main plot is skillfully woven as the lead character pieces together the story behind what has happened to him, why so many beings want to kill him, and why he decides how to respond. It gives the reader a full gamut of emotions as the story unfolds and also has a few unexpected twists and turns. This book reads like watching a movie… calling it a page-turner is an understatement. I could not put it down and cannot wait for book two!

Gene

Lt. col., USAF (Ret.)

I loved Richard S.Thomas' fantasy novel Earther Wizard. Thomas immerses his readers in an exciting new world, down to the smallest details. So as not to give anything away, let me just say that the ending of the novel left me thirsting for the sequel.

Diana

Retired English instructor

This is one exciting adventure. Out of the authors imagination comes a world of wizards and dragons. It is a wonder to behold and will surprise you at every turn. A page turner to be sure. I can hardly wait for the next instalment.

Keith

Retired psychiatric technician

Wow! What a fast-paced and engaging read. Richard S. Thomas has made me a fan of other-world fantasy! Hope he gets the sequel out soon.

Cindy

Retired journalist and college instructor. Currently a writer.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading Earther Wizard, The Rise of Colin Duncan, and couldn’t put the book down until I finished. I recommend it to anyone looking for a fun, action-oriented, heroic read.

Steven Elmore

President of the C. S. Lewis Foundation

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