A great book will transport you to another world... literally, if you're not careful.On a gloomy Thursday afternoon, Max Bloom enters his local library in a last ditch attempt to stave off an epic case of teenage boredom. Among the hushed stacks he discovers The Cornerstone - an ancient book tucked away on a dusty, forgotten shelf. Opening the cover, Max is transported to an alternate dimension, full of things intent on killing him - thus avoiding boredom with remarkable success.He meets a beautiful girl called Merelie (brilliant), who tells him he's the only one that can save both their worlds from the Dwellers - hideous monsters from beyond the universe (not so brilliant). Merelie thinks Max is a Wordsmith, a sorcerer able to craft magic from the written word itself - one powerful enough to stop the Dwellers and their treacherous human allies.This all sounds completely unbelievable. The kind of thing you'd read in a fantasy novel - but The Cornerstone doesn't lie... and the danger is very real.In a world threatened by monsters, where books are worshipped and powerful magic exists, Max Bloom must make a choice: close The Cornerstone and run home - or trust Merelie, become a Wordsmith, and save two worlds from certain destruction..."A rip-roaring rollercoaster of a fantasy." - Stephen Leather, best selling author"A master story-teller... instinctively knows the right buttons to press." - Neil Marr, editor in chief, BeWrite Books"I recommend the entertaining writing..." - Red Adept Reviews"...a quite brilliant humorous urban fantasy novel." - Shaun Horrigan, Top 500 Amazon reviewer"The Cornerstone is filled with a fast-paced and compelling story, memorable UK slang, and an interesting twist on magic." - Amazon customer"Very different from anything I've read before. I have read lots of fantasy but this is a very novel idea... I do so hope that there is more to follow in this story." - Amazon customer "I was hooked from the first page. It is funny, intriguing and extremely clever. Nick is one of those rare writers whose books I would read more than once." - Amazon customer
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A great book will transport you to another world... literally, if you're not careful.On a gloomy Thursday afternoon, Max Bloom enters his local library in a last ditch attempt to stave off an epic case of teenage boredom. Among the hushed stacks he discovers The Cornerstone - an ancient book tucked away on a dusty, forgotten shelf. Opening the cover, Max is transported to an alternate dimension, full of things intent on killing him - thus avoiding boredom with remarkable success.He meets a beautiful girl called Merelie (brilliant), who tells him he's the only one that can save both their worlds from the Dwellers - hideous monsters from beyond the universe (not so brilliant). Merelie thinks Max is a Wordsmith, a sorcerer able to craft magic from the written word itself - one powerful enough to stop the Dwellers and their treacherous human allies.This all sounds completely unbelievable. The kind of thing you'd read in a fantasy novel - but The Cornerstone doesn't lie... and the danger is very real.In a world threatened by monsters, where books are worshipped and powerful magic exists, Max Bloom must make a choice: close The Cornerstone and run home - or trust Merelie, become a Wordsmith, and save two worlds from certain destruction..."A rip-roaring rollercoaster of a fantasy." - Stephen Leather, best selling author"A master story-teller... instinctively knows the right buttons to press." - Neil Marr, editor in chief, BeWrite Books"I recommend the entertaining writing..." - Red Adept Reviews"...a quite brilliant humorous urban fantasy novel." - Shaun Horrigan, Top 500 Amazon reviewer"The Cornerstone is filled with a fast-paced and compelling story, memorable UK slang, and an interesting twist on magic." - Amazon customer"Very different from anything I've read before. I have read lots of fantasy but this is a very novel idea... I do so hope that there is more to follow in this story." - Amazon customer "I was hooked from the first page. It is funny, intriguing and extremely clever. Nick is one of those rare writers whose books I would read more than once." - Amazon customer