Jim Melvin

EXPLORE FANTASY AT ITS FINEST

AUTHOR OF EPIC FANTASY | CONTACT: JIMMELVIN57@GMAIL.COM

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I am a novelist who specializes in epic fantasy. Previously, I was an award-winning journalist for several large newspapers and a public information director for Clemson University. You can purchase my books directly from this site. Dark Circles can also be purchased on Amazon. The Death Wizard Chronicles is available on Amazon, Kobo, Barnes and Noble and Apple Books. Please explore this site and then learn more about me and my novels at the following links:

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Do You Believe in Magic? receives a Recommended Review from Kirkus Reviews, one of the leading industry-trusted sources for honest and accessible reviews since 1933. Only 25% of Indie books receive Recommended Reviews. Read the full review.

13 international awards!

High acclaim for the Dark Circles trilogy!

Dark Circles has won highest honors with thirteen awards in seven international contests in 2024, including becoming a finalist in the Fantasy and Young Adult categories of the recently announced Best Book Awards. This is the perfect time to introduce yourself to this exciting coming-of-age saga appropriate for readers 13 and older.

Book 1: Do You Believe in Magic? (debuted May 25, 2023)
Book 2: Do You Believe in Monsters? (debuted Oct. 30, 2023)
Book 3: Do You Believe in Miracles? (debuted April 21, 2024)

The Death Wizard Chronicles (18 and OLDER)

  For a thousand years, none have rivaled the power of Torg, the Death Wizard, as he ruled his people and kept peace on Triken.
Now a new evil has arisen. The sorcerer Invictus is greater even than Torg, and his greed and ambition threaten to engulf the land
in eternal darkness. Torg becomes freedom’s final hope, but first he must die to earn the victory.

Torg’s First Death

Short story

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The Black Fortress

Short story

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Rise of the Sun God

Short story

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Testimonials

We have a masterful new fantasy writer on the scene ... (Jim) Melvin shows his literary mastery as he weaves elements of potential and transformation.

Ann Allen

The Charlotte Observer

I loved Jim Melvin's Death Wizard Chronicles. So, when I heard he'd published a Magical Adventure YA story, I snapped it up. I was not disappointed. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, the first in a new, epic fantasy series.

Pat Van Wie

multi-published book author, editor and creative writing teacher.

Be prepared for a full-blown launch into a fantasy realm loaded with magic, monsters, courageous acts, and a dash of sweet romance.

Chris Harold Stevenson

award-winning author of everything fantasy and paranormal

If the first book of (Dark Circles) is any indication, you are in for a big treat and wild fantasy ride.

Dave Scheiber

nationally renowned journalist and author

Jim Melvin has written a thrilling fantasy tale that transports readers of all ages to a fast-paced world of action and adventure!

Cory Dodgens

Amazon reviewer

Jim Melvin’s new series for middle grade readers ages 13 and older plants its feet firmly in South Carolina and the struggles faced by so many who are coming of age.

Chris worthy

Upstate parent magazine

EXPLORE FANTASY AT ITS FINEST

JIM MELVIN

Do You Believe in Magic? receives a Recommended Review from Kirkus Reviews, one of the leading industry-trusted sources for honest and accessible reviews since 1933. Only 25% of Indie books receive Recommended Reviews. Read the full review.

13 international awards!

High acclaim for the Dark Circles trilogy!

The Death Wizard Chronicles (18 and OLDER)

Forged in death

Chained by Fear

Shadowed by Demons

Torn by War

Blinded by Power

Healed by Hope

Torg’s First Death

The Black Fortress

Rise of the Sun God

Testimonials