EXPLORE FANTASY AT ITS FINEST

JIM MELVIN

AUTHOR OF EPIC FANTASY

I specialize in epic fantasy, though I’m also a fan of Stephen King and enjoy the occasional horror novel. Previously, I was an award-winning journalist for several large newspapers and a public information director for a major university. You can purchase my books directly from this site—or 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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DARK CIRCLES (13 and older)

Do You Believe in Magic?, book 1 of my middle-grade portal fantasy series titled Dark Circles, is now available for purchase on Amazon.

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After discovering a magical waterfall deep in the forest, a boy and his dog embark on an epic adventure in a fantastical world filled with monsters and magic. In the real world, Charlie is a 13-year-old nerd picked on by bullies. But in the fantasy world, he becomes a wizard wielding formidable powers. Standing in his way is a vile monster bent on destruction.

Dark Circles is an adventure of epic scope. Only those with a hero’s heart will have the courage to stand at Charlie’s side when the war begins. 

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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.

Forged in death

Book 1: $0.99

Chained by Fear

Book 2: $2.99

Shadowed by Demons

Book 3: $4.99

Torn by War

Book 4: $4.99

Blinded by Power

Book 5: $4.99

Healed by Hope

Book 6: $4.49

Torg’s First Death

Short story
FREE

The Black Fortress

Short story
FREE

Rise of the Sun God

Short story
FREE

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
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