‘Nathan Burgoine’s “Triad Magic”

Review by Jeff Baker

FULL DISCLOSURE: This review probably contains a spoiler or two.

‘Nathan Burgoine’s novel “Triad Magic” is the last in a trilogy that began with “Triad Blood” and continued with “Triad Soul.” Set in a version of Burgoine’s adopted hometown of Ottawa, Canada, a world where Vampires, Wizards and Demons (among others) stick to their own kind and bond in groups of three. But the Demon Anders, the Vampire Luc and the Wizard Curtis have formed their own triad to build their lives and stand against the forces that stand against them either from their own kinds or from others.

What follows in “Triad Magic” is danger, drama, intrigue and romance as the three (who are all LGBT) not only deal with the mystery of who (or what) is killing those with gifts to see the future in Ottawa (How could they not see it coming?) but with the ramifications of their own relationship? Are they a thruple or just friends? Are they even that? Will they live to find out?

“Triad Magic” is full of the sights, sounds and feels of the Ottawa that people see every day as well as the magical one most people don’t see. Neighborhoods in the city, a mysterious shadow realm walked by demons and even a Parliament Building the tourists won’t see are all finely drawn.

Characters, including our main triad, come off as very real as they love, lie, live and die and participate in the mystery that fills the book. And the reader cares about Curtis, Luc and Anders. In the moment when it appears they may go their separate ways we hope they won’t.

There are magical methods of murder and healing, ancient vampires who were around during pivotal events, a mysterious book with seemingly blank pages, stolen magical artifacts and ties to a long-ago historical fire. All blended together by Burgoine’s skill as a writer.

Highest recommendation!

Here’s a link to ‘Nathan’s website where you can buy his books: https://apostrophen.wordpress.com/the-triad-series/