Laytham Ballard has been breaking the rules of magic since he was a child. He has been able to achieve things no other magician would think to dare. Laytham was raised by his grandmother to respect the power he had, but he never listened as well as he should have. He has used his powers for both good and evil and feels he is way beyond saving. But when an old friend reaches out and asks for help, Laytham is willing to do whatever he needs to help his dying friend and maybe save a little of himself in the process.

Surrounded by an eccentric group of characters who love and help him, whether he wants it or not, Laytham fights an evil that seems to have disappeared from existence itself. No one can find him, not even the Devil, and time is running out.

The world these characters live in is close to ours, only they know of the magic and powers we don't normally see. The strange is explained away to the rest of us while they go behind us making things happen that can impact everyone. Laytham's so called friends seems to demand a lot in return for their help, and you can't help but wonder if they really like him...until push comes to shove and they pull out all the stops to make sure he succeeds in his mission.

R.S. Belcher has created a character you will love in a dark twisted way. Laytham means well, at least some time, but enjoys getting the job done however he must. I hope NIGHTWISE is the first in a long series of books. I will put it on my not to miss list.

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