Shadow of The Dragons
Ten years have passed since Otto Shenk sent the spirit of Amet Sur to the Netherworld. The New Garen Empire is at peace and Otto is free to pursue his magical research.
But all peace is fleeting and while Otto is away from the capital, a bizarre monster attacks, doing considerable damage before meeting its end.
Furious that anyone would dare attack his home, Otto makes up his mind to find whoever is responsible and ensure they won’t be a threat again.
His search will take him far across the ocean to the dark jungles of Aztecaland. A place where death hides in every shadow.
Can Otto hunt down and defeat this new foe?
Find out now in Book 8 of The Portal Wars Saga.
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James E. Wisher
James E. Wisher is a fantasy author whose stories favor patience, structure, and long-form worldbuilding over spectacle. His books unfold at a measured pace, inviting readers into carefully constructed worlds where magic follows rules, power is earned through effort, and choices carry lasting consequences. Rather than rushing toward constant twists, his writing settles into the slow accumulation of skill, knowledge, and responsibility.
A lifelong reader of fantasy and science fiction, Wisher began writing seriously early in life, shaped by classic epic fantasy and later influenced by progression-focused storytelling. That background is evident across his work. Training, preparation, and strategy matter in his novels, and characters rarely stumble into greatness by accident. Growth comes through discipline, setbacks, and an understanding that power, once gained, changes both the individual and the world around them.
The Portal Wars Saga
The Portal Wars Saga is a measured epic fantasy that unfolds through discovery, restraint, and the dangerous return of long-suppressed magic. The story centers on Otto Shenk, a young wizard born into a noble household that sees his abilities as a liability rather than a gift. Isolated and underestimated, Otto’s life changes when he uncovers a forgotten tower once tied to the most powerful mages the world has ever known.
The Portal Wars Saga consists of eight books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
