The Tome of Ages (Rootworld) By Jay Horne An Arthurian Historical Fantasy Fiction

The Tome of Ages follows the adventures of a young God by the name of Hazeus and his newly acquainted friends, King Arthur, Lancelot, and Merrdin. 

After returning home to the magical land of Rootworld, Hazeus is faced with more responsibility than he’s ever known. With the potential to become the all-powerful God of The Globe, he feels under more pressure than ever, mainly because of his parents, Father Time and Mother Earth.

As Christianity spreads, conflict erupts and begins to threaten the magical pagan world. King Arthur has to find a way to deal with the growing intolerance while adhering to his vows of peace and inclusion. Camelot is divided, and with his sister, Morgan, seduced by the powers of dark magic, Arthur’s life and vision for the Kingdom is in mortal danger. In order to defend his beloved home and its people, Arthur may have to sacrifice himself by using forbidden magic to summon the Great Dragon.

Will Hazeus learn to take responsibility and harness his full potential as a God to help his new friends? 

Spoiler-Free Summary

After Hazeus refused to eat bread and drink wine at his own last supper, his friends on Earth weren’t too happy with him. The young God had only been trying to share the knowledge of magic with all those present while simultaneously teaching that bodily desires separate us from our roots. However, in their drunken state, his words went straight over their heads.

After this supper, Hazeus decides to return to Rootworld, a parallel magical realm, and move in with his parents. There, he is given a collection of adult-rated MVDs and told to grow up, as he won’t be able to reach his full potential as a God without being able to take responsibility for his actions. 

While watching Earth, Hazeus interacts with and befriends the legendary King Arthur and his knights, Lancelot and Merddin. Together, the four young protagonists embark on a number of hilarious misadventures, all while Arthur establishes himself as King. They also make new friends along the way, such as Fuzzick the Giant and Tom the Doubter, who both help maintain order as conflict arises.

Christianity starts to spread, which leads to division and conflict among the people. On top of this, Dark Magic has made its way into the Kingdom. Hazeus is under more pressure than ever before to grow up and harness the full range of his powers, as this may be the only way to defeat the darkness that has taken hold of Earth. 

My Take Away

The Tome of Ages is a very well-written novel that includes an interesting and unique storyline. 

If you enjoy science fiction, satire, and adventure, then The Tome of Ages may be perfect for you. This novel forms the second part of the Rootworld Series. The author, Jay Horne, found inspiration in a variety of highly renowned writers, including Christopher Moore and his novel Lamb. 

There are a lot of characters introduced throughout the book, which sometimes can get overwhelming. With that being said, the main characters are very well-developed and have great story arcs. 

You will be hooked from the very first word in this Arthurian fiction novel. With an easy-to-follow storyline that still manages to offer plot twists and cliffhangers, there is a lot to like about The Tome of Ages.

If you are looking for a book that offers plenty of adventure, as well as a good laugh, I highly recommend The Tome of Ages. 

Audience:

Young adults and adults who enjoy adventure and fantasy.

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