Paranoid Mage

ByInadvisably Compelled, Jeremy Frazier

Narrated byJeremy Frazier

Urban Fantasy Progression Fantasy

1.7k

60.5h

2022–23

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About This Series

“What if the hidden world of magic you always suspected was real, suddenly demanded your participation, whether you liked it or not?”

“What if the hidden world of magic you always suspected was real, suddenly demanded your participation, whether you liked it or not?”

Callum has always seen the supernatural – monsters and beasts living among people – a secret he's carefully guarded to avoid being labeled insane. At thirty, he's content to ignore the arcane, but his newfound magical awakening leaves him with no choice but to confront the secret government organizations that demand his allegiance.

Callum is a pragmatic, intelligent, and deeply reluctant hero with a healthy dose of paranoia, who would much rather be left alone than entangled in magical politics. Despite his initial desire for isolation, his strong moral compass and clever mind soon propel him into action.

This Urban Progression Fantasy charts Callum's unwilling evolution from a mundane recluse into a formidable, self-taught mage navigating a complex, heavily-built supernatural society. It's a journey of challenging oppressive magical governance, uncovering deep-seated conspiracies, and defining one's own path in a world desperate to control him.

Witnessing a truly clever protagonist outwit powerful magical organizations with innovative solutions.
An intricately designed and unique magic system that's explored and developed alongside the MC's rapid progression.
A refreshing blend of humor, serious moral dilemmas, and thrilling action that subverts typical urban fantasy tropes.

Urban Fantasy with deep worldbuilding and a compelling focus on magical politics and resistance.
Progression Fantasy where a reluctant, weak-to-strong hero rapidly develops unique and powerful abilities.
Stories with intelligent protagonists who challenge established systems and norms, often with a mixed-tone narrative.

•The protagonist's journey begins with strong reluctance and a skeptical, often paranoid, mindset that drives much of the early conflict.
•Romance elements are present but develop slowly over the course of the series, fitting the 'slow-romance' tag.
•While Callum starts 'weak,' his 'fast-progression' arc means he gains significant power and understanding quickly once his journey begins.

⚖️The Verdict

Dive into a thrilling Urban Progression Fantasy where a reluctant, genius mage rewrites the rules of a secret world, one brilliantly subverted expectation at a time.