Author Amy Faulks wrote the fantasy novel SUMMONERS, which is about how
societies try to deal with fear, magic, and the unknown. The book tells a
thoughtful story in which order is carefully kept and every choice has
long-lasting effects.
In the world of SUMMONERS, death isn't always the end. When someone dies,
their spirit might stay in the living world. Some spirits are calm, but others
get angry and dangerous. The city relies on trained professionals called
Executors to handle this risk.
When someone dies, executors take care of their spirits and keep the living
safe. People often don't notice how hard they work. The book is about Terry
Mandeville, a talented Executor who believes in order and discipline. Terry
believes that rules are there to keep people safe and stop things from getting
out of hand.
Terry's faith in order is put to the test when he meets the ghost of a man
named Whip. Whip is different from most spirits in that he is still aware and
strong-minded. His spirit doesn't get free; instead, it becomes tied to Terry.
This unplanned event messes up Terry's skills and makes him see control in a
new way.
Terry and Whip are always fighting because they share the same body. Terry
has a hard time with losing his independence and stability. Whip has a hard
time depending on someone else to live. Their bond makes things tense, but it
also forces them to work together, which is the emotional heart of the story.
As things get worse for them, the city is in even more danger. The Veil that
keeps the living world safe is getting weaker. The Veil keeps a lot of spirits
from getting out, which could destroy the city. If it fails, everyone will be
in danger.
This growing crisis makes people think about the past. Iris Westheide, the
Witch Queen, is at the heart of this history. Her knowledge helped make the
systems that control spirits and keep things in balance a long time ago. The
only way to fix the Veil may be to call on her spirit.
But this answer comes with some risk. The Witch Queen's actions in the past
have both helped and hurt her. The book looks at whether using old power can
really fix problems now or if it will just make the same mistakes again.
Amy Faulks shows that magic is something that can be controlled and is hard
to do. Rituals need to be planned, cared for, and done well. Making mistakes
can have big effects. This method makes the story feel real and makes every
choice more important.
The way SUMMONERS is written is easy to understand. The writing is simple,
so readers can focus on the characters and themes. The pacing is steady, which
lets ideas and feelings grow on their own.
The book doesn't just focus on action; it also talks about choices and
responsibility. People in the story have to decide what they are willing to
give up to keep things in order. These choices affect both the city and the people
who live there.
The story is mostly about Terry's journey. His fight isn't about getting
stronger. It's about knowing when you can't control something and when you need
to make a change. He has to grow in ways he didn't expect when his beliefs are
put to the test.
Whip's part makes the story more interesting. His point of view goes against
strict systems and questions the idea that order always means justice. He lived
outside the law, but his voice makes the story more balanced.
The city itself shows the themes of SUMMONERS. The way it works, the
rituals, and the protections show that it is a society based on fear and
compromise. The Veil is a sign of safety that comes from giving up something.
Amy Faulks's SUMMONERS is a fantasy story that values clear thinking. It
mixes magic with deep questions about duty, power, and survival. This book will
be interesting to people who like fantasy with serious themes and characters.
The book is out now and invites readers to enter a world where balance is
delicate and every choice counts.
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